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Mission Creek Greenway
Search continues for Kelowna woman missing near flooded creek
The search resumed today for a 31-year-old Kelowna woman who went missing near Mission Greenway…
New hiking trail into Kelowna’s Mission Creek Greenway planned
Unless more than 20,000 people object to a land swap, a new trail will be…
Washouts close sections of Kelowna’s Mission Creek Greenway
KELOWNA – Waterlogged soil and creeks swollen with runoff have closed two sections of Mission…
Using Mission Creek as Kelowna’s main water source will destroy ecosystem: fisheries group
KELOWNA – Using Mission Creek as a primary water source Kelowna would be detrimental to…
Man arrested after domestic disturbance on Kelowna Greenway
KELOWNA – A man was arrested in Kelowna over the weekend after he took a…
GPS maps now available for Central Okanagan regional park hiking trails
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Seven of the most popular hiking trails in the Central Okanagan are…
High waters force closures along creek trails in Kelowna parks
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Rising water has caused the closing of two Mission Creek Greenway underpasses…
Kelowna’s Greenway tree emerges as symbol for Remembrance Day
KELOWNA - The fairies of the Mission Creek Greenway are still tending to a lonely green tree in a forest of yellow leaves this November, but perhaps for the first time, they’ve got people talking about a different holiday. It’s not unusual for greenway walkers or runners to find the little birch tree decorated for...
Kelowna area kokanee runs looking strong despite warm, low water
KELOWNA – While many rivers and streams around B.C. are seeing below-average numbers of salmon spawning as a result of warmer temperatures and lower water levels, Mission Creek Regional Park staff say their salmon numbers are higher than they’ve been in two years. Park interpreter Nicole Kittmer says they currently have around 6,000 salmon in...
Mission Creek Greenway closures until March 31
KELOWNA - Parts of the Mission Creek Greenway will be closed off and on until the end of March as the city conducts pruning and vegetation maintenance. The Regional District of Central Okanagan is asking the public to obey signs, barricades and flag people and to stay out of any closed areas. There'll be temporary...
Greenway underpasses closed again
KELOWNA – The swift and rising water in Mission Creek from the spring runoff and the rain on Friday has forced the closure of the two underpasses on the Mission Creek Greenway. The trails under the Casorso Road Bridge and south side of the creek at the Gordon Drive Bridge are closed until the water...
All signs point to pet poop problem in public parks
KELOWNA - Poop has long been a source of endless humour with kids, now a new sign strategy by the RDCO is attempting to make it funny for adults as well. Rather than warning about fines, the doggy doo-not plan uses friendly reminders to educate pet owners and encourage responsibility. Communications officer Bruce Smith says...