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Way’ Members, Please be advised BC Wildfire will be conducting small scale hand ignitions within the fire perimeters on the Northeast corner of the Hullcar Mountain fire. You may notice an increase of smoke in the vicinity while ignition operations are taking place. More details are available at: https://www.facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo/posts/pfbid0EMbYB3wuaHFdLF1Dxij5fJpiu8CsYqoyxyBR7QomYY1vthk4aP44pMqpaWHz9DGzl

The Online Rental Waitlist has been updated with those who have submitted their updated New Social Housing Applications. Priority for Applicants who have the same rank will be determined by the credibility of their references. If you do not see your waitlist code, this means that you have not submitted your updated application.

Way’ Members, Please be advised that BC Wildfire service will be using the gravel pit to refuel their helicopters. Having a closer refueling spot helps them more effectively monitor the fire at Hullcar Mountain by spending less time transiting to get fuel.

August 13th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Bluebird Building. Learn how to cook with a garden favorite, zucchinis, with Chantelle Eustache and the Food Security Initiative. Come test out a few recipes to share with loved ones. Snacks will be provided, if a full meal is needed please ensure to bring it along. Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/iruu67jNWc

August 9th, 0930 Hours (9:30 am) Way’ Members, Last night was another night with minimal fire growth, with most activity occurring along the Northern perimeter. Currently the fire is estimated at 700 hectares. Smoke will continue to be visible within the fire, especially along the Northern edge of the fire. The Southern perimeters facing OKIB continues to be stable, with

August 8th, 1630 Hours (4:30pm) Way’ Members, You may notice an increase in fire activity this afternoon while temperatures are higher. All activity increases are within the fire perimeter area, burning off unburnt fuel. The Southern perimeters facing OKIB are stable. Crews continue to maintain guards on the north side of the fire where the fire is most active. The

August 8th 3-6pm or until supplies last@ the Bluebird building Free produce pick-up for OKIB Members on a first come, first served basis. All food is grown within the Food Security Initiative at Sun Valley Ranch.BRING YOUR OWN BAG!

Way’ Members, The Hullcar Mountain fire growth was slow last night with the fire’s new size being estimated at 700 hectares last night. BC Wildfire crews will continue their work today maintaining guards. 70 firefighters are assigned to the fire. Heavy equipment and structural protection units will also be in support once again today. Helicopter crews will continue to provide

August 7th, 1430 Hours (2:30pm) Way’ Members, The Hullcar Mountain fire grew in size overnight to 670 hectares approximately. BC Wildfire crews will continue their work today reinforcing and widening guards. Aerial attack and heavy equipment and structural protection units will also be in support. Skimmers and Helicopter crews will continue to provide suppression support throughout the day and into

August 7th, 2024 The City would like to advise residents and visitors that several beaches along the south-east arm of Okanagan Lake in Vernon, from Kin Beach to Paddlewheel Park, are temporarily closed. Crews are currently onsite controlling and repairing a sewer line break in the Okanagan Landing area. The spill has been isolated within the storm management system, however,