# fire department (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fire department. Page: Feed: --- ## [Get ready for Oliver's biggest party of the year with Wine Capital Weekend](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/628702/Get-ready-for-Oliver-s-biggest-party-of-the-year-with-Wine-Capital-Weekend) _2026-08-21 · Contributed · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ "Be Surprised in Oliver" is a collaboration between Castanet and Visit Oliver, inviting readers to discover hidden gems and seasonal highlights in a town full of unexpected delights. Follow along every second Friday morning. While Oliver may be best known for its wine, fruit and sun-s... ## [Town of Osoyoos reduces water use as drought conservation efforts expand](https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/628678/Town-of-Osoyoos-reduces-water-use-as-drought-conservation-efforts-expand) _2026-08-21 · Sarah Crookall · Castanet.net - Oliver/Osoyoos_ The Town of Osoyoos is reducing water use at facilities to help with water conservation efforts. In a Thursday notice, the municipality said operating hours at Jack Shaw Splash Park have been reduced to the hours of 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. "The Osoyoos area is experiencing an unprecedented Stag... ## [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... ## [Fort Saskatchewan astronaut prepares for six months aboard the ISS](https://www.fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/news/fort-saskatchewan-astronaut-prepares-for-six-months-aboard-the-iss) _2026-08-18 · James Bonnell · Fort Saskatchewan Record_ Fort Saskatchewan born astronaut, Colonel Josh Kutryk is preparing to be the next Canadian to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission. “It feels really good,” said Kutryk on his selection for the mission. “I’m very excited about it. I’ve been training for this exact mission for about \[…\] ## [Fort Saskatchewan Sheep Shack offers outdoor pop up fun](https://www.fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/news/fort-saskatchewan-sheep-shack-offers-outdoor-pop-up-fun) _2026-08-18 · James Bonnell · Fort Saskatchewan Record_ This Summer the Fort Saskatchewan Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) have been bringing fun and games to the City parks with the Sheep Shack Pop Up and Play. Sheep Shack Pop-Up & Plays brings free, ever-changing nature-based play experiences to parks across Fort Saskatchewan, giving children and families new ways to explore, create, and \[…\] ## [Fort Saskatchewan Piranhas win small team championship at Regionals](https://www.fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/news/fort-saskatchewan-piranhas-win-small-team-championship-at-regionals) _2026-08-18 · James Bonnell · Fort Saskatchewan Record_ It was an amazing weekend of racing for the Fort Saskatchewan Piranhas at the Regionals meet. “I couldn’t be more proud of this group and everything they have accomplished this season,” said Piranhas staff. “We have seen so much growth, improvement, and confidence from our swimmers over the past year, and it was amazing to \[…\] ## [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... ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hmUg5v2iDsLw) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [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... ## [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, ... ## [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... ## [BGC Fort Saskatchewan kids learn enterprise with pop up lemonade stands](https://www.fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/news/bgc-fort-saskatchewan-kids-learn-enterprise-with-pop-up-lemonade-stands) _2026-08-11 · James Bonnell · Fort Saskatchewan Record_ For many young people, their first introduction to the business world is running a lemonade stand, and thanks to the help of the BGC Fort Saskatchewan a group of local kids tried their hand at selling lemonade. “This summer one of our incredible long time volunteers built BGC Fort Saskatchewan a brand new lemonade stand \[…\] ## [Great Bruderheim water fight](https://www.fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/news/great-bruderheim-water-fight) _2026-08-11 · James Bonnell · Fort Saskatchewan Record_ On July 24th the Town of Bruderheim hosted their third annual town water fight, supported by the Lamont County Fire Department, cooling off from the Summer heat and making memories with the community “A great time was had by everyone, and we are so grateful for the firefighters who helped make this event such a \[…\] ## [Fort Saskatchewan's fantastic fundraising](https://www.fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/news/fort-saskatchewans-fantastic-fundraising) _2026-08-11 · James Bonnell · Fort Saskatchewan Record_ The Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Foundation (FSCHF) has recently met its fundraising goals thanks to generous donations from the Fort Saskatchewan Community, and a special thank you going out to the Kjenner family. “The Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital Foundation is incredibly grateful to have such dedicated and generous supporters in our community.” reads a recent \[…\] ## [FSMA's back to school drive is seeking donations](https://www.fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/news/fsmas-back-to-school-drive-is-seeking-donations) _2026-08-11 · James Bonnell · Fort Saskatchewan Record_ The Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association (FSMA) is supporting our community once again with their annual Back to School Supply Drive. The annual drive is responsible for helping hundreds of kids start their school year with the supplies they need to be successful. As the school year looms, the FSMA is looking to the community to \[…\] ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/URioQuNQBNXh) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [FCSS hosts community event Beach, Bump, Set 2026](https://www.fortsaskatchewanrecord.com/news/local-news/fcss-hosts-community-event-beach-bump-set-2026) _2026-08-11 · James Bonnell · Fort Saskatchewan Record_ The Fort Saskatchewan Youth Council has been hard at work bringing the community together, recently hosting the fun afternoon meetup, Beach, Bump, Set 2026. The event was hosted by the Fort Youth Council, bringing together Fort Saskatchewan youth with members of the local RCMP, Municipal Enforcement, and the Fort Saskatchewan Fire Department for an afternoon \[…\]