Andrea DeMeer

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The fire, as of Monday Aug. 2, was measuring 8,170 hectares. Photo Facebook

Garrison Lake fire threatens Highway 3

Province has deployed resources, but no hoses or bombers, on blaze

The fire, as of Monday Aug. 2, was measuring 8,170 hectares. Photo Facebook
The accident occurred about 11 a.m. Friday, July 31. Photo Andrea DeMeer

Few details available about Highway 3 crash that shut down long weekend traffic for hours

Both drivers sustained non-life threatening injuries: RCMP

The accident occurred about 11 a.m. Friday, July 31. Photo Andrea DeMeer
Garrison Lake fire, July 25. (Facebook)

More evacuation alerts being issued for Garrison Lake fire, near Manning Park

Move follows evacuation order for East Gate properties

Garrison Lake fire, July 25. (Facebook)
As of Saturday July 31, 2021, the fire has grown to 8,170 hectares. Photo Facebook

Homes near Manning Park under evacuation order as Garrison Lake wildfire inches close to Highway 3

Evacuees are being directed to a centre in Chilliwack

As of Saturday July 31, 2021, the fire has grown to 8,170 hectares. Photo Facebook
The fire behaved aggressively overnight July 30, states BC Wildfire. Photo Facebook

Garrison Lake fire jumps in size and moves into Manning Park

Blaze now measured at 6,400 hectares

The fire behaved aggressively overnight July 30, states BC Wildfire. Photo Facebook
The fire is believed to be human caused. Image BC Wildfire

New Manning Park fire believed to be human caused

As of Friday evening the blaze was measured at 20 hectares

The fire is believed to be human caused. Image BC Wildfire
Tulameen Days 2019. Spotlight file photo

Zero tolerance for law breakers in Tulameen this weekend

Extra RCMP members recruited to patrol community

Tulameen Days 2019. Spotlight file photo
As of Monday, July 26, the Garrison fire measured 1,150 hectares. Photo Facebook

Garrison fire, 33 km west of Princeton, doubles in size again

BC Wildfire predicts more growth, citing weather and wind

As of Monday, July 26, the Garrison fire measured 1,150 hectares. Photo Facebook
There is evidence to suggest David Greatrix, an author from Penticton, was researching the case of Jordan Naterer. Photo RCMP

Human remains found in Manning Park, believed to be missing Penticton man

David Greatrix may have been investigating the case of Jordan Naterer

There is evidence to suggest David Greatrix, an author from Penticton, was researching the case of Jordan Naterer. Photo RCMP
As of Sunday, July 25, the Garrison fire is measured at 1,150 hectares. Photo Facebook

Garrison fire, 33 km west of Princeton, jumps in size again

Two large properties on evacuation order, 139 on alert

As of Sunday, July 25, the Garrison fire is measured at 1,150 hectares. Photo Facebook
The fire has mushroomed to 450 hectares from 45 hectares in 24 hours. Photo Facebook

Wildfire mushrooms near East Gate, west of Princeton

Properties put on evacuation alert Friday

The fire has mushroomed to 450 hectares from 45 hectares in 24 hours. Photo Facebook
The Garrison fire is near East Gate and Manning Park. BC Wildfire

Properties near East Gate issued evacuation alert

Residents advised to prepare for potential evacuation order

The Garrison fire is near East Gate and Manning Park. BC Wildfire
David Robert Greatix, 62, was last seen early June 30, 2021. Photo RCMP

Police search for man missing in Manning Park with link to dead hiker Jordan Naterer

Police believe David Robert Greatix may have been researching Naterer’s story

David Robert Greatix, 62, was last seen early June 30, 2021. Photo RCMP
“This is going to be a game changer for the health of our community,” said USIB councillor Mike Allison

Indian band, Hedley, receives $1.5 million to restore community hall

USIB awarded grant under COVID resiliency fund

“This is going to be a game changer for the health of our community,” said USIB councillor Mike Allison
BC Wildfire is attacking the Tulameen area fire by helicopter. Photo Bob Sterne

Helicopters bucketing fire near Tulameen

Blaze close to internet tower, says local business owner

BC Wildfire is attacking the Tulameen area fire by helicopter. Photo Bob Sterne
Crews from local fire departments and B.C. Wildfire Services are battling a large wildland fire near Coldstream that broke out Friday night off Highway 97 south of Vernon. Residents of Clerke Road and Commonage Road between Bailey Road and Allen Brooks Way were put on evacuation alert by RCMP. (Gavin Phillips photo/@ItsGavP)

Wildfire near Coldstream closes Highway 97; Homes on Clerke Road evacuated

Large fire started around 10 p.m. Friday, July 9

Crews from local fire departments and B.C. Wildfire Services are battling a large wildland fire near Coldstream that broke out Friday night off Highway 97 south of Vernon. Residents of Clerke Road and Commonage Road between Bailey Road and Allen Brooks Way were put on evacuation alert by RCMP. (Gavin Phillips photo/@ItsGavP)
Crews from local fire departments and B.C. Wildfire Services are battling a large wildland fire near Coldstream that broke out Friday night off Highway 97 south of Vernon. Residents of Clerke Road and Commonage Road between Bailey Road and Allen Brooks Way were put on evacuation alert by RCMP. (Gavin Phillips photo/@ItsGavP)

Wildfire near Vernon closes Highway 97; homes on Coldstream road evacuated

Large fire started around 10 p.m. Friday, July 9

Crews from local fire departments and B.C. Wildfire Services are battling a large wildland fire near Coldstream that broke out Friday night off Highway 97 south of Vernon. Residents of Clerke Road and Commonage Road between Bailey Road and Allen Brooks Way were put on evacuation alert by RCMP. (Gavin Phillips photo/@ItsGavP)
Map BC Wildfire

Fire near Treparnier Provincial Park sparked by lightning

Small fire also at Loon Lake exit on Coquihalla Highway

Map BC Wildfire
Two small fires outside Princeton area recreational communities burning Friday night, July 9. Image BC Wildfire

Small fires burn outside Tulameen and Missezula Lake near Princeton

Wildfire service reporting both blazes as .01 hectares

Two small fires outside Princeton area recreational communities burning Friday night, July 9. Image BC Wildfire
Jordan Naterer. Photo Vancouver Police Department.

Human remains found in Manning Park, believed to be those of man missing since October 2020

Searchers believe they have found Jordan Naterer

Jordan Naterer. Photo Vancouver Police Department.