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In Kelowna this week during Columbia River Treaty talks, the two sides discussed, among other things, flood management and ecosystems with input from First Nations and U.S. Tribes.

‘This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety,’ said the Ministry of Public Safety about an open-fire ban for Kamloops.

In December, the B.C. Prosecution Service announced a charge against former mayor Colin Basran for an incident that allegedly occurred in Kelowna in May 2022.

Drivers are reminded to observe construction zone speed limits and the direction of traffic control personnel.

Officers in unmarked police vehicles were following an allegedly stolen vehicle in Kelowna when it pulled over and four occupants exited.

Environment Canada says conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing large hail and heavy rain.

The fire was discovered at 2:17 p.m., on Friday. It’s located on Rattlesnake Point, not far from Cosens Bay and Turtles Head Point.

The RDNO said snowmelt is expected to accelerate into next week because of unseasonably high temperatures.

The city said it was opening its waterparks earlier this year than normal due to unseasonably hot temperatures this weekend.

“It isn’t worth someone’s life, or injury to anybody, just to get to your destination sooner.”