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Drones flying over Westside Road wildfire halt air operations
WEST KELOWNA – Several people have been flying drones over the Westside Road wildfire today, forcing B.C. Wildfire to stop flying helicopters, which are supporting firefighters on the ground. The RCMP have been called in to investigate. Fire information officer Melissa Klassen says the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have been flying in the Flight Restricted area...
Your Fortis B.C. electricity bill just went up
KELOWNA – Customers of Fortis B.C. have been hit with a 1.6 per cent increase to the cost of electricity today. Fortis says the rate hike, which has been approved by the B.C. Utilities Commission, takes effect August 1. Add that to the 3.5 per cent interim rate hike made on January 1, which the...
West Kelowna wastewater station to be replaced
WEST KELOWNA – The lift station that collects and stores wastewater in West Kelowna is getting a $1.3 million upgrade to improve reliability in the event of an emergency or extended power outage. The Horizon Village Lift Station will be replaced and upgraded, giving residents of West Kelowna some peace of mind. The upgrade also...