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Rockslide

Evacuation order downgraded to alert following threat of rockslide in Penticton

Petra Löwer Nov 24, 2023

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Residents have been allowed to return home as stabilization works get underway on a rockslide in Penticton, B.C. A…
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Highway 97 near Summerland to undergo rockblasting closures into February – Okanagan

Petra Löwer Nov 18, 2023

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Once to twice a week throughout most of winter is how many times Highway 97 in the Okanagan will be temporarily closed…
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Rock slide closes Highway 3 near Keremeos, B.C.

Petra Löwer Nov 6, 2023

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 6, 2023 9:43 am Descrease article font size Increase…
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‘A last resort’: Man walks Kelowna to Penticton following Highway 97 closure – Okanagan

Petra Löwer Sep 5, 2023

A Penticton, B.C., resident is sharing his story after walking over 10 hours to get to work. Last Monday, Matthew Macdonald made a routine trip to Kelowna by bus to visit his grandchildren.Highway 97 was closed later that day…
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Crews called to 2nd Lynn Canyon rescue in as many days – BC

Petra Löwer Aug 16, 2023

Descrease article font size Increase article font size For the second day in a row, crews with the District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services were called to Lynn…
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