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Restoration of TELUS Service on IR 1
Read more: Restoration of TELUS Service on IR 1Please note: This is not an Okanagan Indian Band announcement. The following information is being shared by OKIB on behalf of TELUS to provide members with an update on the restoration of telecommunications services following the recent wildfires. August 17, 2026 Standing with the Okanagan Indian Band Our thoughts are with every member and family…
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Community Update: Garbage Service weight limits
Read more: Community Update: Garbage Service weight limitsUpdate as of 11:00 am August 20th, 2026 Way’ Members, Please be advised that there is a weight limit per garbage bag, for it to be eligible for pick up. OKIB’s waste disposal contractor has notified us that garbage bags are currently being overloaded. Garbage bags should a maximum of 40 pounds per bag. If…
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Community Update: New fire – K41698 above Six Mile ‘Under Control’ status as of Aug 19
Read more: Community Update: New fire – K41698 above Six Mile ‘Under Control’ status as of Aug 19*UPDATE as of August 19th, 2026* As of August 19th, The fire status has now been updated to ‘Under Control by BC Wildfire Service. ————————————– Update as of 2:30pm, August 18th, 2026 Way’ Members, Please be advised that the new fire start, K41698 above Six Mile along Six Mile Creek Road, outside of OKIB IR…
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Community Update: Important Update for Emergency Support Services
Read more: Community Update: Important Update for Emergency Support ServicesUpdate as of 1:00pm, August 16th, Way’ Members, The Okanagan Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre would like to clarify That Emergency Support Services will continue to be available for residents whose properties are still within the Evacuation Order area, and those with Extenuating Circumstances. Please contact your local ESS Reception Centre to renew your support.…
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Community Update: Resiliency Center – Transitioning from Response into Recovery
Read more: Community Update: Resiliency Center – Transitioning from Response into RecoveryUpdate as of 12:30 pm August 18th 2026 As OKIB transitions from response to recovery, ESS supports will be winding down while Recovery supports arrive. The Okanagan Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre will be setting up a Community Resiliency Centre to help support and guide residents on the next steps towards recovery. The OKIB Community…
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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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