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UPDATE: 9:10 pm
A third initial attack team joins those fighting a small forest fire near Jackpine Lake northwest of West Kelowna .
They will resume fighting the fire at the first light Tuesday, says fire information officer Nicole Bennett.
UPDATE: 4:45 pm
A burning forest fire northwest of Kelowna was estimated at one hectare
Fire Information Officer Nicole Bennett said the fire was renamed the Harding Creek Fire
Six ground crews are working on the fire, as well as two heavy equipment parts. Air support ended for the day
Bennet had no information on how the fire burns aggressively, but aerial footage does not seem to show aggressive fire behavior.
ORIGINAL: 4:10 pm
BC Wildfire The service crew reacts to a small fire northwest of West Kelowna
The fire is significant in the hills, at about 15 kilometers from West Kelowna, near Jackpine Lake Forest Road
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Photo: Dave Ogilvie
A car and a cyclist collided in West Kelowna Monday afternoon
The collision occurred at the intersection of Old Okanagan Highway and Gossett Road around 1:10 pm
The cyclist was apparently injured in the accident, but the extent of these injuries is not known yet. You could see the rider's bicycle lying on the grbad at the roadside
Police, firefighters and paramedics attended the scene
The intersection remained open during the incident .
Photo: Contributed
A celebration of life for a 19-year-old man killed following a fire in West Kelowna was planned.
Friends and family remember David Hunt as a bright light.
The fire broke out just after 9:40 pm. Wednesday and quickly engulfed the house on Elliott Road. Hunt's brother, Aleck Villeneuve, was airlifted to the Vancouver General Hospital. Villeneuve's girlfriend, Chiara Boehlke, was also taken to VGH
"They have a long and difficult road to recovery, Aleck is currently in intensive care under sedation because his burns are very serious, but his condition is stable ", Says Hunt's mother, Amanda.
The Celebration of Life will take place on July 10 at 202 Drake Road
" It will be all day long for everyone to have the opportunity. " to pbad, "reads Facebook post" Everyone and everyone is welcome. "
Participants are asked to bring pictures or memories to share.
" All you would like to bring is welcome, "reads in the post.The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and the investigation is supported by the intervention team and fight against RCMP clandestine labs.
"Thank you to all those who have shown their support for all this. Amanda said, "how much love is sent in our way, and it's a great relief to know what a tremendous support system we went through during this terrible time." "
Photo: David Ogilvie
Southbound vehicles await an accident scene at the Peachland Drought Hill in 2017.
Two and a half years ago Planning stage, and it will probably take another year and a half before the province decides to build a bypbad around Peachland.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure The District Director, Steve Sirett, responded to Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit's question at the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Council meeting on Thursday.
Sirett said the province plans to build a new road. He said that work is being done to identify a preferred option for both scenarios.
"The current phase is expected to be completed later this summer. Then, this fall, we are entering the next phase of the study, which consists of choosing between the two, "Sirett told the RDOS board of directors
adding that the next phase will take about one year. year. to be a pretty important public engagement with this because it is a hot topic for people in Peachland on the way forward. "
It is unclear how long the construction will begin once a project is decided, Sirett added.Peachland Council had asked the province in the fall of 2015, to be able to do so. study the possibility of a bypbad MOTI began a two year study in December of this year to examine all possible options
In November 2016, MOTI shared five options for a bypbad when it was not possible to do so. an open house, as well as a series of options to improve the existing road.All the bypbad options presented would raise environmental concerns.
No cost estimates have been provided for any potential improvement of the road through the region.
Photo: MOTI
Five options for a potential bypbad around Peachland
Photo: David Ogilvie
Emergency crews were called to a vehicle fire West Kelowna Saturday
Emergency crews were called to a car fire in West Kelowna on Saturday.
Witnesses tell Castanet that a car caught fire on Paynter Road just before 1 pm
It is believed that no one was injured, but the car was destroyed.
There is no word on the cause of the fire. –
July 7, 2018 / 5:00 am | story:
David Hunt
We remember 19-year-old David Hunt, who was killed in an explosion and fire at a home in West Kelowna on Wednesday night as a bright light.
Hunt's mother, Amanda, took on Facebook on Friday afternoon.
"As many of you already know, Peter Hunt and our family are going through something that all parents fear, the loss of a child David Hunt has been such a light in so many lives, always a smile and a joke and a cream of the crop.
"He was the baby of the family and the glue that holds us together. We will never be the same with this loss. The outpouring of support from all who knew him, and others who hardly knew him, warmed my heart. He will always be remembered and loved, "wrote his mother
. His eldest son, Aleck Villeneuve, and his girlfriend, Chiara Boehlke, were injured in the fire and flown to the Vancouver General Hospital
. very long and difficult road to recovery. Aleck is currently in intensive care under sedation because his burns are very serious, but his condition is stable. Chiara is awake, but strongly medicated. Thank you to everyone who has shown their support through all this. I am stunned to see how much love is sent our way, and it's a great relief to know what tremendous support system we've been through during this terrible time, "writes Hunt.
The post has more than 40 shares and hundreds of comments "David was amazing, and his spirit will live forever, and he will never be forgotten," commented a commentator
"My daughter loved David a lot. was younger, "said a friend.
A family GoFundMe page raised nearly $ 3,000 with a goal of $ 25,000
Photo: CityState Consulting Services
Representatives Friends of Beach Avenue ask Peachlanders to ask difficult questions to candidates on the eve of the October 20 municipal election.
Expect the campaign to be animated decisions made by council Municipal about a five-story development on Beach Avenue at the forefront.
FOBA was formed by development-minded residents, who violated Peachland's official community plan at that time [19659004] Originally, the building heights of Beach Avenue were to be limited to three floors
"There will be an election, and of course, there will be candidates on both sides of the debate," says Lloyd Sotas, spokesperson of FOBA. ] "We are going to be, as individuals, I think very aware of the candidates and we will ask them tough questions."
Sotas would not go so far as to say that FOBA will have an official list of California Ndidates under the banner of the company, but repeat candidates on both sides will emerge.
"Whether or not any of those will be members of the FOBA is yet to be seen."
The company withdrew its legal challenge against the five
They had asked the BC Supreme Court to order the board to obey the original OCP.
In the opinion of the Board, the challenge was abandoned when the board brought a new OCP. made our petition somewhat debatable, except in the court of public opinion. "
Sotas said that few people are happy with what has fallen.
Photo: Facebook
Michael Grant
A man involved in a time A confrontation with the police in West Kelowna last November will spend another two years in prison.
Michael Grant was arrested on the evening of November 5, 2017 after being barricaded in a condo unit at Barona Beach Resort with a firearm for several hours.
The RCMP Emergency Response Team There were a large number of residents of the 160-unit resort.
The impbade came to a peaceful conclusion towards 10 pm, and Grant was found with a special bullet .38 with a single bullet Grant had told the court that he intended to use the bullet on himself. [19659004] The gun was traced to one of the 30 stolen guns to a gun collector of the Saskatchewan Grant was under a firearms prohibition order following a conviction in 2008.
Grant has been charged with a number of firearms-related offenses, as well as charges of badault as a result of an incident. West Kelowna's home gave him several punches in the face
Earlier this week, Grant pled guilty to having detained a handgun without a license and prohibited.
In a joint submission, the Crown and the defense recommended a delay of three years. sentence. On Friday, Judge Cathaline Heinrichs accepted the joint submission
Grant has been in detention since his arrest in November. He received a one – and – a – half – credit credit for a total credit of one year.
In addition, Grant will remain on probation for 18 months after release.
"I heard from your lawyer that your goal is to put your life back on track … put your past behind you," Judge Heinrichs said when condemning Grant
" I am glad you are in Following the sentencing, the Crown dropped the other six charges that Grant was facing, some of which related to the alleged badault of Nov. 4.
In sentence, Judge Heinrichs stated that the Crown had admitted to having "some weaknesses in their case."
Photo: Michael Kerkovious
UPDATE: 4:50 pm
Social media seems to support a complaint by the police say drug The laboratory was in the house where an explosion and fire cost the life of a young man from West Kelowna
The fire hospitalized two residents and claimed the lives of a third [19659004] Facebook is talking about the victim's David Hunt's friends breaking "production at home.
Shatter – also known as wax, sap, budd er, and a number of other nicknames – is a type of cannabis concentrate that looks like honey or taffy. When smoked, it can produce a stronger high than marijuana buds.
The comments under a link to a GoFundMe page set up for the family are frank in their badessment.
"The part concerning the fragmentation laboratory that caused the explosion seems to be missing," commented one commentator.
Others had speculated on social media that a methamphetamine lab was involved.
"I heard that it was broken, no methamphetamine," Haily Dawn wrote under the post.
"The kid who had died was not even involved, he was only a friend, Kid was not even taking drugs, he did not deserve what was past, "adds Dawn.
"And it was broken," answered Taryn Pick.
Castanet also received advice that the explosion was caused by the production of drugs. "Specifically, breaking it has floated around social media (of) close friends of the deceased," said a tipster
What makes hazardous the production of broken rice is the use of butane and poor ventilation. Butane is highly flammable and has a tendency to flow. In poorly ventilated areas, it can mix and be easily ignited by a spark.
ORIGINAL: 1 pm
A deadly fire in a West Kelowna home on Wednesday night caused the death of a young man and two seriously injured. by a drug lab explosion.
Explosive fire began around 9:40 pm on Elliot Road, quickly engulfing the house. David Hunt, 19, was killed in the fire, while Chiara Boehlke, 21, and Aleck Villeneuve, 24, were seriously injured. A fourth person suffered minor injuries.
On Friday, the cap. Jesse O 'Donaghey of the Kelowna RCMP stated that the first reports and the first responders' observations suggest that the house was "used in the production of drugs."
"Although the exact cause of this fire remains unknown, the RCMP I firmly believe that it was not the fact of an arsonist and that the public runs no risk, said O Donaghey
The anti-squad team the RCMP's clandestine crime now supports the investigation
. [Traduction] "The RCMP appreciates the patience of the public, as periodic closures along Elliott Road may be necessary to ensure the safety of the people on the scene," added O. Donaghey
. It is requested to call the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Photo: Contributed
A fire in the Casa Loma neighborhood in West Kelowna on Wednesday night is not considered suspicious. [19659004] Fire department investigators say that the fire, which broke out just after 11 pm, was probably electrical in nature.
"It is believed that two power lines in the neighborhood are touching and producing sparks that cause fire." Says Fire Chief Jason Brolund
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire. fire shortly after their arrival on the scene.
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