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Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire response and recovery
Read more: Community Update: Bradley Creek Wildfire response and recoveryUpdate as of 10:30am, Tuesday, August 18, 2026 In a very short period of time, the Bradley Creek Wildfire response has moved from an immediate emergency, through active response and now into the early stages of recovery. OKIB is increasingly focused on hazard abatement, property access and establishing the supports that will be needed as…
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Community Update: Westside Road Reopening for Local Through Traffic Only
Read more: Community Update: Westside Road Reopening for Local Through Traffic OnlyUpdate as of 9:00pm, August 16th, 2026 Westside Road will reopen between Komasket Road and Simla Road for Local through traffic only beginning, 2100 Hours (9PM), August 16th, 2026. Please note: Evacuation Orders remain in place for properties within the fire affected area along Westside Road. Reopening the road does not change those Orders or…
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Community Update: OKIB Range Lands Remain Closed
Read more: Community Update: OKIB Range Lands Remain ClosedUpdate as of 3:00pm, Aug 15, 2026 As more residents return home following the Bradley Creek Wildfire, be reminded that the lifting of Evacuation Ordersdoes not mean Okanagan Indian Band Range Lands are open for public access. By order of a Band Council Resolution (BCR), the OKIB Band Range is closed to all unauthorized persons…
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Weekend Evacuee Meals and ESS Centre Information
Read more: Weekend Evacuee Meals and ESS Centre Informationway’ Members, Meals and services update for this weekend (August 15th and 16th, 2026) Creekside Conference Centre 3310 37th Ave (Vernon Recreation Centre) A number of supports and activities are available for OKIB evacuees over the weekend at the Creekside Conference Centre in Vernon. August 15th-16th Please see the graphic for full times, locations and…
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Community Update: Wildlife Safety and Awareness
Read more: Community Update: Wildlife Safety and AwarenessUpdate as of 4:00pm, Aug. 11, 2026 For residents returning home, it is especially important to be aware of increased wildlife presence in community. Residents should be advised OKIB crews have reported an increased in wildlife sightings. Wildfire impacts on habitat and food sources will push wildlife including bears and other larger mammals down into…
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The August Edition of Senk’lip is Now Available
Read more: The August Edition of Senk’lip is Now AvailableWay’ Members, the August Edition of Senklip Newsletter is now available to read online. This month’s edition features updates from OKIB’s Youth Programs, Sun Valley Ranch and so much more. Read the August Edition online here: August 2026 Senk’lip Newsletter
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Wildfire Smoke Update – July 31st, 2026
Read more: Wildfire Smoke Update – July 31st, 2026Way’ Members, please be advised, the smoke currently affecting the North Okanagan is not from an active wildfire in the immediate area. At this time, there is no immediate threat to Community. Current conditions indicate the smoke is being carried into the region by wind from Wildfires burning in the Fraser Canyon and south of…
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