News Releases
Enjoy Okanagan Lake this weekend with a few safety precautions
May 17, 2018
News Release No. 28 Central Okanagan, B.C. — Heading into the May long weekend, Okanagan Lake is safe to be enjoyed responsibly by locals and visitors alike. The lake’s level is approaching full pool and as a precaution, boaters are asked to practice low-wake activities and keep some safety…
Evacuation Alerts rescinded for eight properties in Westbank First Nation
May 17, 2018
News Release No. 27 Westbank First Nation, B.C. - An Evacuation Alert has been rescinded for eight properties at the Westgate Village Mobile Park, located at 1880 Old Boucherie Road in Westbank First Nation.
The following properties are no longer under the Alert:
42 – 1880 Old Boucherie…
Evacuation Alert rescinded for 7 West Kelowna properties
May 16, 2018
New Release No. 26
Central Okanagan, B.C. — The Evacuation Alert issued on May 4, 2018, for seven properties in West Kelowna has been rescinded.
The properties include:
3974 Hitchner Road
3982 Hitchner Road
3990 Hitchner Road
4010 Hitchner Road
4030 Hitchner Road
4040 Hitchner Road
1860…
Local state of emergency declared for the District of Lake Country
May 15, 2018
News Release No. 25
Central Okanagan, B.C. – A State of Local Emergency has been declared for the District of Lake Country as a precautionary measure due to potential high water levels on the local lakes. The state of emergency is a proactive approach that provides crews access to specific private…
Crews protecting public properties from potential flood risk on Okanagan Lake
May 15, 2018
News Release # 24
Higher than normal snowpack levels, warm temperatures and predicted rainfall are all variable factors that can combine to elevate the risk of flooding from creeks, streams and Okanagan Lake.
Local public works staff are putting in place measures to protect public…
