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A view of the Snowy Mountain fire near Cawston the morning of Aug. 4, 2018. (Xander Terbasket)

Update: Smokier skies expected near Snowy Mountain fire

Planned burn offs are expected near the Smoky Mountain fire Wednesday

A view of the Snowy Mountain fire near Cawston the morning of Aug. 4, 2018. (Xander Terbasket)
The out-of-control fire on Placer Mountain is measured at

Update: Crews mop-up Placer Mountain fire, still 90 per cent contained

Crews have made significant progress on this fire and will patrol and mop-up today.

The out-of-control fire on Placer Mountain is measured at
A photo of the Snowy Mountain fire taken near Cawston on Aug. 2, 2018. (Joe Lebeau/Hashmark Photography)

Update: Wind cancels burn-off plans for Snowy Mountain fire

The Snowy Mountain fire did not grow overnight Tuesday and remains 40 per cent contained

A photo of the Snowy Mountain fire taken near Cawston on Aug. 2, 2018. (Joe Lebeau/Hashmark Photography)
Two new wildfires popped up during the early morning of Aug. 4 on the Lower Similkameen Indian Band. These fires were not related to the Snowy Mountain fire. (submited)

Grassfire put out within ‘a stones throw’ from some homes

Bud Gottfriedson and his family was woken up when two grass fires were within 100 metres of his home

Two new wildfires popped up during the early morning of Aug. 4 on the Lower Similkameen Indian Band. These fires were not related to the Snowy Mountain fire. (submited)
A photo of the Snowy Mountain fire taken near Cawston on Aug. 2, 2018. (Joe Lebeau/Hashmark Photography)

Update: Structures still at risk from Snowy Mountain fire

While the Snowy Mountain wildfire continues to rage, crews are actioning two new fires

A photo of the Snowy Mountain fire taken near Cawston on Aug. 2, 2018. (Joe Lebeau/Hashmark Photography)
A storage building behind the Branding Iron, on the corner of Veterans Avenue and 6th Street, was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Aug. 4. (Submitted)

VIDEO: Early morning blaze pushes Keremeos fire resources to max

A storage building behind a restaurant in downtown Keremeos was destroyed by fire.

A storage building behind the Branding Iron, on the corner of Veterans Avenue and 6th Street, was destroyed by fire in the early hours of Aug. 4. (Submitted)
Insp. Ted Jager considers the first Coffee with a Cop a success. Left to right, Staff-sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck, Insp. Ted Jager, and Staff-sgt. Kirsten Marshall. Tara Bowie/Western News

Coffee with a cop brews up community engagement

Several members of the RCMP did some community outreach by having coffee at Starbucks in Penticton

Insp. Ted Jager considers the first Coffee with a Cop a success. Left to right, Staff-sgt. Bob Vatamaniuck, Insp. Ted Jager, and Staff-sgt. Kirsten Marshall. Tara Bowie/Western News
Twin Lakes Golf Course (screen grab google maps)

Twin Lakes golf resort moves forward

A controversial project could result in 232 units being built at Twin Lakes Golf Course

Twin Lakes Golf Course (screen grab google maps)
Placer Mountain wildfire. (Image: BC Wildfire Service)

Update: Protection plan in place for Cathedral Lakes Lodge

BC Wildfire has continues to work the Placer Mountain wildfire

Placer Mountain wildfire. (Image: BC Wildfire Service)
Joe Lebeau/Hashmark Photography

Update: Snowy Mountain fire now 10,911 hectares in size

BC Wildfire Crews and Keremeos Volunteer firefighters working hard to control fire

Joe Lebeau/Hashmark Photography
A photo taken around 5 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 2 of the Snowy Mountain Fire from a home on Newton Road in Cawston. (Patti Hillman photo)

Breaking: Snowy Mountain wildfire jumps Similkameen River

The Snowy Mountain fire near Keremeos continues to rage out of control

A photo taken around 5 a.m. Thurs., Aug. 2 of the Snowy Mountain Fire from a home on Newton Road in Cawston. (Patti Hillman photo)
Burnt branches like this one a Keremeos resident sent into the Review are falling to the valley bottom floor in and around Keremeos along with embers and hot ash. The embers are coming from the Snowy Mountain Fire burning about 12 kilometers south of Keremeos (submitted photo)

Keremeos firefighters working night patrols as Snowy Mountain fire rains ash, embers

Keremeos firefighters will work night shifts as long as needed, patrolling for spot fires

Burnt branches like this one a Keremeos resident sent into the Review are falling to the valley bottom floor in and around Keremeos along with embers and hot ash. The embers are coming from the Snowy Mountain Fire burning about 12 kilometers south of Keremeos (submitted photo)
BC Wildfire says the Snowy Mountain wildfire, estimated at 1,530 hectares, is very visible from Cawston.

Update: Snowy Mountain fire evac alert expands to ranch land near Keremeos

As of Wednesday late afternoon Snowy Mountain fire has grown to 6,594 hectares in size.

BC Wildfire says the Snowy Mountain wildfire, estimated at 1,530 hectares, is very visible from Cawston.
Placer Mountain July 29. (Twitter BC Wildfire Service)

UPDATE: Placer Mountain fire in the Similkameen grows to 2,336 hectares

BC Wildfire Service continues to work to get the Placer Mountain fire under control

Placer Mountain July 29. (Twitter BC Wildfire Service)
April Wine plays Penticton Peach Festival on Aug. 9. Left to right, Richard Lanthier, bass, Myles Goodwyn, guitar, vocals,Brian Greenway, guitar vocals and Roy Nichol, drums.File photo

April Wine ready to rock Peach Festival

April Wine plays the Penticton Peach Festival on Aug. 9

April Wine plays Penticton Peach Festival on Aug. 9. Left to right, Richard Lanthier, bass, Myles Goodwyn, guitar, vocals,Brian Greenway, guitar vocals and Roy Nichol, drums.File photo
Placer Mountain July 29. (Twitter BC Wildfire Service)

BC Wildfire successfully ignites fuels near Placer Mountain Fire in Similkameen

Crews continue to action Placer Mountan wildfire 37 kilometers south west of Keremeos

Placer Mountain July 29. (Twitter BC Wildfire Service)
BC Wildfire says the Snowy Mountain wildfire, estimated at 1,530 hectares, is very visible from Cawston.

UPDATE: Snowy Mountain fire near Keremeos burns vigorously

The high elevation fire near Keremeos holds at 1,910 hectares

BC Wildfire says the Snowy Mountain wildfire, estimated at 1,530 hectares, is very visible from Cawston.
The cloud meetings in the Cloverdale area often take place at restaurants or places of business, where members and prospective members discuss the rules of the gifting clouds over a glass of wine or a meal. (Kelsey Knight / Unsplash)

Okanagan Falls newest recognized wine region

Eligible wineries can now list that their wines are made in Okanagan Falls.

The cloud meetings in the Cloverdale area often take place at restaurants or places of business, where members and prospective members discuss the rules of the gifting clouds over a glass of wine or a meal. (Kelsey Knight / Unsplash)
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Planned ignition takes place on Placer Mountain wildfire

Placer Mountain and Snow Mountain fires near Keremeos continue to grow

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Placer Mountain fire is estimated at 800 hectares in size on July 26, 2018. (BC Wildfire Servcie photo)

Placer Mountain fire near Keremeos grows to 800 hectares

BC Wildfire is increasing efforts to extinguish the high elevation Placer Mountain Fire

Placer Mountain fire is estimated at 800 hectares in size on July 26, 2018. (BC Wildfire Servcie photo)