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UPDATE July 25 2100 Hours (9:00pm) Wildland Fire – K51214 (La Casa Wildfire) Near Fintry is Actively Being Monitored
Read more: UPDATE July 25 2100 Hours (9:00pm) Wildland Fire – K51214 (La Casa Wildfire) Near Fintry is Actively Being MonitoredWe wanted to update you that the K51214 Wildland fire now referred to as the La Casa Fire is currently estimated at 5.18 Hectares in size. Significant progress has been made from firefighting activity on both the ground and aerial operations by BC Wildfire. Firefighting activity is expected to continue overnight, and the Central Okanagan…
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OKIB Recreational Water Sampling Report
Read more: OKIB Recreational Water Sampling ReportSample date: June 30th Report date: July 10th We’re pleased to report that all recreational water samples collected from Komasket Park, Smitkens, and Mudhole sites are within Health Canada’s recreational water quality guidelines. These tests focused on E. coli levels, an important indicator of water safety. The maximum acceptable limit for E. coli in recreational…
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Fish Passage Restoration Work Set to Begin along Six Mile Creek
Read more: Fish Passage Restoration Work Set to Begin along Six Mile CreekJuly 13th, 2026 Read the PDF copy here. Fish habitat restortation along Equesis (6 Mile Creek) at Westside Road is set to begin. During construction, community members can expect increased construction vehicle traffic along Westside Road between Jack Road and Victoria Road near the OKIB Fire Hall. OKIB environmental monitors will be on site throughout…
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Community Update: Westside Road Shoulder Improvement Work Resumes March 2
Read more: Community Update: Westside Road Shoulder Improvement Work Resumes March 2Read the PDF copy here. The Westside Road Shoulder Improvements project, first announced in December 2025, will resume on Monday, March 2, 2026. This project includes upgrades to the road shoulders in both the northbound and southbound lanes along the first 27 kilometres of Westside Road within Okanagan Indian Band Reserve No. 1. Work will…
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Bonneau Road fuel reduction project to begin in late March to enhance wildfire resiliency and safety
Read more: Bonneau Road fuel reduction project to begin in late March to enhance wildfire resiliency and safetyFebruary 20th, 2026 Read the PDF version here. Way’ Members, TSD is pleased to announce the continued implementation of the fuel reduction project on Bonneau Road. This project is crucial for enhancing land resiliency and wildfire safety also protecting our community and natural resources. Fuel reduction, also known as wildfire mitigation, involves strategically removing vegetation…
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Spaces still available! OKIB Wildfire Training Information Session
Read more: Spaces still available! OKIB Wildfire Training Information SessionFeb 16th 7pm-8pm @ Territorial Stewardship Division Compound (12 Bonneau Rd) OKIB is offering an information session for an upcoming wildfire training opportunity. • Nationally and provincially recognized certifications (S-series, ICS, First Aid, WHMIS, TDG).• Hands-on equipment training, including pumps, saws, radios, and heavy equipment awareness.• Resources Road Safety Training• Off road vehicle safety training•…
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OKIB Wildfire Training Information Session
Read more: OKIB Wildfire Training Information SessionFeb 15th 7pm-8pm @ Territorial Stewardship Division Compound (12 Bonneau Rd) OKIB is offering an information session for an upcoming wildfire training opportunity. • Nationally and provincially recognized certifications (S-series, ICS, First Aid, WHMIS, TDG).• Hands-on equipment training, including pumps, saws, radios, and heavy equipment awareness.• Resources Road Safety Training• Off road vehicle safety training•…
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