# bald range (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bald range. Page: Feed: --- ## [Osoyoos tourism takes hit from Bald Range wildfire, smoke](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/628647/Osoyoos-tourism-takes-hit-from-Bald-Range-wildfire-smoke) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Crookall · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ Destination Osoyoos says tourism is down due to the Bald Range wildfire, but the town has also been a safe space for evacuees. "Unfortunately, the numbers have dropped like a stone, so we're not able to really talk to people in the Visitor Centre, and that happened literally the day after th... ## [BC SPCA seeks owner of cat found in Keremeos](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/628551/BC-SPCA-seeks-owner-of-cat-found-in-Keremeos) _2026-08-20 · Sarah Crookall · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ The BC SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen is looking for information on a cat found in Keremeos. On Wednesday, the animal rescue couldn't verify if the cat was domestic or a stray. It is off-white with grey and peach markings around its ears. "This lovely lady was brought in by some kind Sam... ## [Oliver Fire Department responds to possible ammonia leak at Co-op Avenue building](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/628586/Oliver-Fire-Department-responds-to-possible-ammonia-leak-at-Co-op-Avenue-building) _2026-08-20 · Josh Dawson · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ Oliver firefighters are responding to a possible ammonia leak Wednesday evening. In a social media post shortly before 8 p.m., the Oliver Fire Department said crews were on scene at the BC Tree Fruits building off Co-op Avenue. The fire department said a safety zone is in place on Co-op Avenue... ## [HOME](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/19/home-2/) _2026-08-20 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ This picture is misleading. The town looks lovely — even green. Closer inspection will reveal that the mountain from mid-image over to the far right is crispy, dark, and burned. When we left, the fire topped over the ridge and was coming straight for us. Thankfully, the wind changed though widespread damage occurred elsewhere. The... Continue Reading → ## [Paws down — A warning to pet owners returning home following evacuation](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/19/paws-down-a-warning-to-pet-owners-returning-home-following-evacuation/) _2026-08-19 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ With thousands of Summerlanders we are now cleared to return home. We are excited to finally return. Our almost 7-year-old Labradoodle, Juno, shares our joy. We know our home escaped damage; likely the worst evidence of the Bald Range Wildfire will, for us, be smoke and ash. A local pet owner posted just yesterday a... Continue Reading → ## [Peachland bakery owner wants government compensation for revenue lost due to wildfires](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/628433/Peachland-bakery-owner-wants-government-compensation-for-revenue-lost-due-to-wildfires) _2026-08-18 · Cindy White · Castanet.net - Peachland_ Should the province declare a disaster due to the wildfires in the Okanagan this summer so that businesses not directly in the evacuation zone can access relief funding? It's one of the questions being asked by the owner of Bliss Bakery & Bistro in Peachland. The community has been hard hit a... ## [Docks and activities resume in Peachland, after closures prompted by Bald Range wildfire](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/628411/Docks-and-activities-resume-in-Peachland-after-closures-prompted-by-Bald-Range-wildfire) _2026-08-18 · Kathy Michaels · Castanet.net - Peachland_ Peachland activities put on hiatus as the Bald Range Wildfire threatened the region are back. The District of Peachland issued an announcement Tuesday saying that while areas are still under evacuation alert, boat launches are open, Swim Bay lifeguards are back and the Summer Series concert is a ... ## [What really is best for Canada — Trying to please Trump gets us nowhere](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/18/what-really-is-best-for-canada-trying-to-please-trump-gets-us-nowhere/) _2026-08-18 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ Andrew Coyne just made an argument that goes straight to the heart of Canada’s Trump problem. If Washington is going to punish Canada no matter what Canada does, then at some point Canada has to stop making every decision based on how Donald Trump might react. Coyne’s point was simple: “If you lose no matter... Continue Reading → ## [South Okanagan General Hospital to close ER overnight](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/628300/South-Okanagan-General-Hospital-to-close-ER-overnight) _2026-08-17 · Chelsea Powrie · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ The South Okanagan General Hospital emergency room experience a temporary closure tonight. Emergency services will be unavailable from 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. During that time, patients can access emergency care at Penticton Regional Hospital. All other in... ## [Local Osoyoos fire crews reflect on helping at Bald Range wildfire](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/628299/Local-Osoyoos-fire-crews-reflect-on-helping-at-Bald-Range-wildfire) _2026-08-17 · Chelsea Powrie · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ Osoyoos Fire Rescue is wrapping up its deployment at the Bald Range wildfire, and reflecting on the experience. The team spent ten days assisting at the fire, which is still active in the Summerland area. "Throughout the deployment, 19 of our members rotated through the assignment, worki... ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qPgl1aeBEn8P) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Preserving our memories — A Summerland legacy project](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/17/preserving-our-memories-a-summerland-legacy-project/) _2026-08-17 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ From Paws n Tails Photography, Summerland BC I’ve been thinking a lot about what I wanted to do with my photography after everything that has happened here. I had planned an August opening special to introduce Paws N Tails Photography to Summerland. But after the fire, that just didn’t feel right anymore. We are so... Continue Reading → ## [“The roots of true community are fireproof” — A Wildfire Worship Experience — Sunday August 16, 2026](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/16/the-roots-of-true-community-are-fireproof-a-wildfire-worship-experience-sunday-august-16-2026/) _2026-08-16 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ An archival shot from Cartwright Mountain, an area likely destroyed by the Bald Range wildfire. Resources and thoughts assembled by me, the Very Rev. Ken Gray, all in light of the Bald Range Wildfire in and around Summerland, BC as we and over 20,000 others are evacuated from our homes and community for an indefinite... Continue Reading → ## [Hope in the age of wildfire](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/15/hope-in-the-age-of-wildfire/) _2026-08-16 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ After one week evacuated from our home in Summerland, an exodus forced by the Bald Creek wildfire, one of the worst in the history of British Columbia, we join another 20,000 home and business owners hoping for an imminent and safe return to our homes and our little Town. A very small section of Summerland... Continue Reading → ## [Make Pete Hoekstra Persona Non Grata](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/15/make-pete-hoekstra-persona-non-grata/) _2026-08-15 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ Charlie Angus / The Resistance – Aug 12, 2026 It’s the dog days of summer, and I wouldn’t blame you if you’re getting tired. There are days it’s hard not to feel overwhelmed by the constant threat, chaos and menace. Those feelings become more corrosive if we start thinking that we’re facing the threats alone.... Continue Reading → ## [Construction mishap causes temporary water outage in parts of Osoyoos](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/628085/Construction-mishap-causes-temporary-water-outage-in-parts-of-Osoyoos) _2026-08-14 · Casey Richardson · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ The Town of Osoyoos said construction work hitting a connection line is causing a water service disruption on Friday afternoon. The connection was hit during construction work on 89th Street and now requires repair. A temporary water service outage is in effect for residents along 89th Street ... ## [Osoyoos' Mojave build holding open house for peek at show home](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/628057/Osoyoos-Mojave-build-holding-open-house-for-peek-at-show-home) _2026-08-14 · Chelsea Powrie · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ Curious about new housing options in Osoyoos? The Mojave complex is holding an open house. Described as "modern desert inspired living," Mojave is rolling out a phase two release of homes soon. All are welcome to pop by the complex at 4601 97th Street Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m... ## [Local research tracks how Meta’s Canadian news ban and a decade of wildfires have eroded trust in the information Canadians rely on during fire season](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/14/local-research-tracks-how-metas-canadian-news-ban-and-a-decade-of-wildfires-have-eroded-trust-in-the-information-canadians-rely-on-during-fire-season/) _2026-08-14 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ \[Ken Gray – As evacuated Summerland residents continue to receive news of safe return, social media channels are rife with misinformation, some mischievous, some ignorant, some ill-informed, and some raw with anger. The research described below offers analysis and possible solutions.\] First published by UBC Okanagan News August 5, 2026 On August 1, 2023, a... Continue Reading → ## [Communities across South Okanagan-Similkameen mobilize to help evacuees](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/627989/Communities-across-South-Okanagan-Similkameen-mobilize-to-help-evacuees) _2026-08-14 · Sarah Crookall · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ South Okanagan-Similkameen communities are delivering truckloads of support for Bald Range wildfire evacuees and neighbours. The South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce is encouraging business owners affected by the Bald Range wildfire to share supports they need to execdirector@sochamber.ca. "... ## [Osoyoos opens indoor activities to evacuees amid wildfire smoke](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/627922/Osoyoos-opens-indoor-activities-to-evacuees-amid-wildfire-smoke) _2026-08-13 · Sarah Crookall · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ The Town of Osoyoos is inviting evacuees and others to participate in indoor activities to get out of the smoke. On Tuesday, the municipality shared a variety of activities and community spaces to stay cool as the South Okanagan remains on an Orange Air Quality Warning, indicating a high impact, ... ## [A day-5 evacuation story](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/13/a-day-5-evacuation-story/) _2026-08-13 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ Image: Hope, Susan Norie From Facebook \[Ken Gray – I don’t know Banu Tülümen’s but they tell a beautiful story admist so much uncertainty.\] I don’t quite know how to describe these past five days. There are stories everywhere. Some heartbreaking. Some heroic. Stories of loss and uncertainty, but also extraordinary stories of kindness, generosity... Continue Reading → ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9sbjuhVfCcDn) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Lightning strikes prompt South Okanagan wildfire vigilance](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/627838/Lightning-strikes-prompt-South-Okanagan-wildfire-vigilance) _2026-08-12 · Sarah Crookall · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ The South Okanagan has seen some lightning strikes on Wednesday, prompting a local fire department to urge vigilance. On Wednesday afternoon, BC Wildfire Service confirmed reports of lightning strikes in the South Okanagan, including west of Osoyoos. Several residents said on social media they... ## [Picture this — Wildfire](https://take-note.ca/2026/08/12/picture-this-wildfire/) _2026-08-12 · kennethjgray · Take Note – Reflections on life, music, politics, retirement and more by Ken Gray_ These images were created prior to our evacuation from Summerland late Friday night. Given our hurried packing there was no time to take shots of the fire itself though we did witness the Cartwright Mountain Ridge (our dog walking area) fully aflame. Many such images are sprinkled throughout social and news media. Our evacuation story... Continue Reading → ## [Peachland rallies to support evacuees displaced by Bald Range wildfire](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/627608/Peachland-rallies-to-support-evacuees-displaced-by-Bald-Range-wildfire) _2026-08-11 · Rob Gibson · Castanet.net - Peachland_ While the bulk of the Summerland evacuees from the Bald Range wildfire flowed into Penticton on Friday night, Peachland has absorbed its share while also having some of its residents forced from their homes. Peachland Mayor Patrick Van Minsel said residents have handled the challenge well so far.... ## [Province looking into squatter camp outside Peachland](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/627387/Province-looking-into-squatter-camp-outside-Peachland) _2026-08-10 · Kathy Michaels · Castanet.net - Peachland_ Concerns about a new squatters' encampment in the backwoods above Peachland are being raised just months after a larger one in the Trepanier area was cleared out. MLA Macklin McCall said he's heard from a number of his constituents who are concerned about an encampment near Spring Lake, and its p... ## [ATV rider dies in crash in the hills above Peachland](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/626572/ATV-rider-dies-in-crash-in-the-hills-above-Peachland) _2026-07-30 · Rob Gibson · Castanet.net - Peachland_ UPDATE 3:15 p.m. West Kelowna RCMP say a 72-year-old man died after an ATV collision Wednesday in the hills above Peachland, providing new details on the fatal incident that prompted a search and rescue callout Wednesday. Police say the crash occurred in the area of the former Gladstone Mine, ... ## [Peachland's FireSmart funding has been used up for 2026](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/626298/Peachland-s-FireSmart-funding-has-been-used-up-for-2026) _2026-07-29 · Rob Gibson · Castanet.net - Peachland_ Peachland Fire Rescue Department's FireSmart Rebate Program has been used up for 2026 after all available grant funding was allocated. The department says it saw a strong response from residents this year, with a significant number of property owners taking advantage of the program to complete Fi... ## [Hardy Falls Regional Park to close for salmon habitat project](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/625789/Hardy-Falls-Regional-Park-to-close-for-salmon-habitat-project) _2026-07-23 · Rob Gibson · Castanet.net - Peachland_ Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland will be closed from Aug. 4 to 14 while crews carry out a habitat restoration project in the creek, aimed at improving conditions for kokanee salmon spawning. Project preparation will take place on site from July 27 to 31. Construction crews will install new ... ## [Renovated visitor centre on Okanagan Connector no longer 'the bunker'](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/625557/Renovated-visitor-centre-on-Okanagan-Connector-no-longer-the-bunker) _2026-07-21 · Cindy White · Castanet.net - Peachland_ Tourists mingled with dignitaries during the official reopening of the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Inspiration Centre along the Okanagan Connector above Peachland on Tuesday afternoon. The building that dates back more than 30 years was jokingly known as 'the bunker.' It has gone through an extensi... ## [Emergency crews rescue man in overturned catamaran near Peachland](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/625238/Emergency-crews-rescue-man-in-overturned-catamaran-near-Peachland) _2026-07-18 · Nicholas Johansen · Castanet.net - Peachland_ Emergency crews rescued a man on Okanagan Lake Friday evening after his small catamaran capsized near Peachland. In a press release, Const. Ginny Folster of the West Kelowna RCMP said a person reported the small, overturned catamaran had last been seen near Peachland's Greata Ranch, about 300 yar... ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DGCG6hAnLfRR) _2026-07-18 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Committee to set pay for next Peachland council](https://www.castanet.net/news/Peachland/623851/Committee-to-set-pay-for-next-Peachland-council) _2026-07-09 · Contributed · Castanet.net - Peachland_ Peachland will establish a committee to look at council pay. A remuneration committee is established in the last year of every council term to set the pay for the next council, Corporate Officer Jennifer Sawatzky explained Tuesday. Council approved the adoption of the terms of reference. A com...