Joe Rich wildfire now 100% guarded
A wildfire burning near the Joe Rich Forest Service Road is 75% contained and 100% guarded.
That's the word from the B.C. Forest Service who began fighting the blaze early this morning with 10 firefighters and three pieces of heavy equipment.
The wildfire was first spotted shortly after midnight T...
Thursday, July 29, 2010 7:15:00 PM CDT
Fences have come down at Kerry Park
The fences have come down, at least for the time being, and Kerry Park is once again open.
This also means Kelowna Marina can begin dispensing fuel from its underground tank once again.
The taps were shut off and fences went up June 21 after a fuel leak was detected in the area near Kelowna Marina...
Thursday, July 29, 2010 5:30:00 PM CDT
Perfect fire conditions ahead
High temperatures, low humidity and the possibility of sporadic electrical storms has forestry crews on edge.
"We're in for the long haul," says Fire Information Officer Michaela Swan.
"We're looking at hot and very dry temperatures through the 10 day period -- with the risk of afternoon thunderst...
Thursday, July 29, 2010 3:45:00 PM CDT
Search suspended for missing boater
RCMP have temporarily suspended the search for 25-year-old Cole Barr.
The Kelowna man fell overboard 10 days ago while wake surfing with four friends on Okanagan Lake.
The operator of the boat abruptly slowed down the boat while they were heading back to the Eldorado boat launch.
Barr was standin...
Thursday, July 29, 2010 3:00:00 PM CDT