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Fire kills about 40 calves at Sicamous dairy farm

A Sicamous family is dealing with the loss of about 40 calves after a fire caused significant damage to three structures at D Dutchmen Dairy early Thursday.

Prescribed burn scheduled for Harvey Lake Reservoir area tomorrow

A prescribed burn is taking place tomorrow in the Harvey lake Reservoir area. approximately seven kilometres southeast of Lavington. 

Dive team searches for missing paddle boarder

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP and Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) are continuing the search for missing paddle boarder on Okanagan Lake.

Vernon Search and Rescue assists injured dirt biker near Lavington

The Vernon Search and Rescue Group (VSAR) responded to an injured biker over the weekend. 

VSAR respond to injured camper over the weekend

An injured camper was safely transported to hospital after a search-and-rescue operation on the Aberdeen Plateau over the weekend.

“It’s like a moonscape”: B.C. wildlife restoration experts on the challenges of recovering from increasingly intense wildfires

B.C. land and wildlife experts warn recovery from increasingly intense wildfires can take years, requiring extensive restoration, funding and forest management.
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VSAR respond to fourth call in one month

Two hikers were brought out of the Monashee Mountains after an overnight search by Vernon Search and Rescue, the group's fourth response in the area in the past month.

No injuries following major structure fire in Vernon

Vernon Fire Rescue Services remained at the scene of a fire at Vernon Alliance Church on Tuesday as an investigation into the cause continued.

B.C. ends state of emergency, but says wildfire risk remains high

B.C.'s provincial state of emergency over wildfires ended Thursday, though officials warned the fire risk remains high.

Evacuation alert rescinded for Electoral Area B due to Bradley Creek Wildfire

The BC Wildfire Service says the Bradley Creek Wildfire is under control at 2,658.1 Hectares.
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Vernon concludes coordinated response to Bradley Creek Wildfire

The City of Vernon has concluded its response to the Bradley Creek wildfire.

Prince George plane lost engine power before fatal crash, investigators say

A plane that made a fatal emergency landing on a Prince George road Thursday lost power in one engine before colliding with four vehicles, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said.
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