Boaters asked not to make waves near shore of Okanagan Lake in Vernon

Boaters asked not to make waves near shore of Okanagan Lake in Vernon | iNFOnews.ca
FILE PHOTO: Okanagan Lake Charlotte Helston

The City of Vernon is reminding residents that Okanagan Lake is currently at capacity, putting lakeside residents at risk of flooding.

Boaters, wakeboarders and personal watercraft users can help minimize the risk by ensuring they are reducing speed near shore so as to prevent waves from damaging property.

Transport Canada advises that anyone operating a power-driven boat in B.C. must adhere to a speed limit of 10 kilometres per hour within 30 metres of shore.

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Howard Alexander

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Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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