Andrea DeMeer

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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 another man, missing from Manning Park, with link to deceased 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
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 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

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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 belong to man missing since October 2020

Searchers confident they have found Jordan Naterer

Jordan Naterer. Photo Vancouver Police Department.
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.
Jordan Naterer. Photo Facebook.

Missing hiker died in Manning Park, says mother

‘Jordan’s final path was eventually determined’

Jordan Naterer. Photo Facebook.
Jordan Naterer, 25, was last seen Saturday Oct. 10 2020. He planned a hike in the Manning Park area, and has not been seen since. Photo Facebook.

Gear belonging to missing Manning hiker discovered after 9 months

Police and GSAR search mountain following discovery

Jordan Naterer, 25, was last seen Saturday Oct. 10 2020. He planned a hike in the Manning Park area, and has not been seen since. Photo Facebook.
The bridge is constructed entirely of wood and is decaying. Photo Randy Halyk

Trestle connecting Tulameen to KVR trail is dying

A replacement will be required in 2022, says ministry

The bridge is constructed entirely of wood and is decaying. Photo Randy Halyk
Black Press File Photo

Paddle boarding – it’s not for everyone

Most paddlers appear to be slender and fit

Black Press File Photo
Tulameen firefighters, RCMP and ambulance responded to the emergency call. (Black Press file photo)

Surrey woman dies after being pinned against truck in rural Tulameen

RCMP say the death is being investigated as an accident

Tulameen firefighters, RCMP and ambulance responded to the emergency call. (Black Press file photo)
The church, which could be seen from Highway 3 near Hedley, was built by the band’s ancestors. Photo John Moody

Upper Similkameen Band describes pain caused by church fires

“Putting our lands, wildlife, and members at risk is not the way.”

The church, which could be seen from Highway 3 near Hedley, was built by the band’s ancestors. Photo John Moody