Tara Bowie

  • 463 Stories | 
  • Page 9 of 24
Tara BowieRob Showell, president of the South Similkameen Museum Society, stands in front of the packing house display at the new museum. The museum will open July 1.

Museum moves ahead with July 1 opening

Renovations at the museum in Keremeos are almost complete

Tara BowieRob Showell, president of the South Similkameen Museum Society, stands in front of the packing house display at the new museum. The museum will open July 1.
File photoFor the first time the Village of Keremeos will allow mail in ballots in the upcoming municipal election this October.

Voting by mail supported by Keremeos council

Council voted Monday to approve mail voting in the upcoming municipal election

File photoFor the first time the Village of Keremeos will allow mail in ballots in the upcoming municipal election this October.
Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department members had to extricate two occupants of a van through the hatch after the vehicle left the roadway on Green Mountain Road June 5. (Submitted photo)

Keremeos firefighters extricate two people after single vehicle crash

One airlifted and other seriously injured after crash on Green Mountain Road

Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department members had to extricate two occupants of a van through the hatch after the vehicle left the roadway on Green Mountain Road June 5. (Submitted photo)
At least two pawnbrokers support a new digitized recording system. (Tara Bowie/ Western News)

Pawnshops support curbing crime with digital database

At least two pawnshops in Penticton are in support of upgrading to a digital list of items purchased

At least two pawnbrokers support a new digitized recording system. (Tara Bowie/ Western News)
More evacuation alerts has been issued for Osoyoos by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen due to the threat of flooding.

Evacuation orders lifted around Osoyoos Lake

An evacuation order lifted for 15 properties around lake

More evacuation alerts has been issued for Osoyoos by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen due to the threat of flooding.
Evacuation alert and orders in Tulameen being rescinded by Regional District Okanagan-Similkmaeen. (RDOS photo)

Evacuation alert lifted for hundreds in Tulameen

Water levels receding, but some Tulameen properties still on evacuation order

Evacuation alert and orders in Tulameen being rescinded by Regional District Okanagan-Similkmaeen. (RDOS photo)
Keremeos RCMP investigating rash of vehicle thefts

Keremeos RCMP investigating rash of vehicle thefts

A rash of car thefts occurred in and around Keremeos over the last week

Keremeos RCMP investigating rash of vehicle thefts
Despite objections from the area's director a medical marijuana production facility was issued a development permit Thursday. (Sunniva Inc. 3D rendering of Proposed Building)

Directors vote to move Okanagan Falls pot facility forward

A large scale medical marijuana production facility in Okanagan Falls is moving forward

Despite objections from the area's director a medical marijuana production facility was issued a development permit Thursday. (Sunniva Inc. 3D rendering of Proposed Building)
Fields and orchards are flooded as Keremeos Creek rages. (Joe Lebeau/ Hashtag Photography)

Flooding of Keremeos Creek in photos

Overnight the height and speed of the Keremeos Creek increased dramatically

Fields and orchards are flooded as Keremeos Creek rages. (Joe Lebeau/ Hashtag Photography)
Road Close (RDOS photo)

Green Mountain Road closed for repairs Thursday

The road expected to be closed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Road Close (RDOS photo)
Tara BowieThe Keremeos Elks rodeo grounds are dry and organizers of this weekend’s rodeo say high water isn’t concerning them at this point and the rodeo will go on.

Keremeos Elks Rodeo getting ready to ride

Organizers say rodeo grounds dry, rodeo to go ahead

Tara BowieThe Keremeos Elks rodeo grounds are dry and organizers of this weekend’s rodeo say high water isn’t concerning them at this point and the rodeo will go on.
School bus to Hedley to stop running Wednesday

School bus to Hedley to stop running Wednesday

School board cuts bus service to Hedley after concerns Highway 3 will close

School bus to Hedley to stop running Wednesday
Water is expected to force the closure of Highway 3 in several spots when the Similkameen River rises again laster this week. (File photo)

Prepare now for Highway 3 to close when river rises

Officials are urging residents on evac alerts that have mobility/health issues to self evacuate

Water is expected to force the closure of Highway 3 in several spots when the Similkameen River rises again laster this week. (File photo)
Water is expected to force the closure of Highway 3 in several spots when the Similkameen River rises again laster this week. (File photo)

Prepare now for Highway 3 to close when river rises

Officials are urging residents on evac alerts that have mobility/health issues to self evacuate

Water is expected to force the closure of Highway 3 in several spots when the Similkameen River rises again laster this week. (File photo)
A picture of the work done to dry up Highway 3 about 14 kilometers west of Keremeos. Picture taken afternoon May 11. (MOTI)

Hard work went into reopening Highway 3 near Keremeos

Crews worked long hours to fill in low lying areas so highway could reopen

A picture of the work done to dry up Highway 3 about 14 kilometers west of Keremeos. Picture taken afternoon May 11. (MOTI)
A view of the erosion of the dike south of Cawston before repairs were done May 12. (Submitted)

Weak spot found in Cawston dike, repairs underway

Crews were working to repair a portion of Cawston dike Saturday, May 12

A view of the erosion of the dike south of Cawston before repairs were done May 12. (Submitted)
A view of water levels at the iconic red bridge afternoon May 10, 2018. (Joe Lebeau/Hashmark photography)

Aerial footage shows flooding in Lower Similkameen

The regional district released aerial footage of rural Keremeos, Cawston, Chopaka, Area F (Naramata)

A view of water levels at the iconic red bridge afternoon May 10, 2018. (Joe Lebeau/Hashmark photography)
A view of Chopaka bridge the morning of Wednesday, May 9. (Tara Bowie)

Chopaka bridge closed as support beam buckles

The Chopaka Bridge in the Lower Similkameen Indian Band has been closed due to damage

A view of Chopaka bridge the morning of Wednesday, May 9. (Tara Bowie)
Emergency Support Services waiting for evacuee calls

Emergency Support Services waiting for evacuee calls

Evacuees are encouraged to contact Emergency Support Services at 250-328-2702

Emergency Support Services waiting for evacuee calls
The Hanceville wildfire ravaged northern B.C. last summer. (BC Wildfire Service)

From floods to fires, prohibitions start May 15

More fire prohibitions in Kamloops Fire Centre take effect May 15

The Hanceville wildfire ravaged northern B.C. last summer. (BC Wildfire Service)