Peachland News

Peachland man shares love for Swiss alphorn from dock on Okanagan Lake
A Peachland man is sharing a piece of his heritage with other residents in a…

Helicopter needed to rescue hikers near Peachland
The Central Okanagan Search and Rescue team was dispatched last night after two Alberta hikers…

Last Mt. Law wildfire evacuation order lifted in Central Okanagan
The last property under evacuation order due to the Mt. Law wildfire burning near West…

Firefighters have some ‘good luck’ with wildfire burning near Peachland
Firefighters had some "good luck" last night and were able to mop up hotspots burning…

UPDATE: Large sprinklers protecting West Kelowna’s only source of power from Brenda Creek wildfire
A wildfire threatening a transmission line that is the main source of power for roughly…

Crews work to protect hydro transmission line threatened by wildfire near Peachland
Anticipated winds didn’t create as much activity within the Brenda Creek wildfire as expected, officials…

Residential school tributes violate bylaws in Peachland
District of Peachland staff want council to decide whether painted rocks and other tributes should…

UPDATE: Wildfire near Peachland being held
The B.C. Wildfire Service is holding a blaze along Highway 97C. The B.C. Wildfire Service…

UPDATE: Highway 97 near Peachland re-opened as crews get the better of wildfire
The portion of Highway 97 two kilometres south of Peachland closed earlier as crews worked…

Campfires banned throughout Central Okanagan as of Wednesday
A high to extreme fire danger rating thanks to the heat wave has resulted in…

iN PHOTOS: Peachlanders showcase stunning rainbow over Okanagan Lake
Peachlanders grabbed their cameras to grab a photo of the amazing rainbows above Okanagan Lake…

Peachland man scores $25K Keno win
A Peachland man was in utter disbelief after he won $25,000 in a Keno draw.…

Romantic film shot in Okanagan debuts this week
A romance featuring Okanagan talent and scenery is debuting this week on TV. Peachland will…

Peachland school bus driver gets support during cancer treatment
Funds are pouring in to help a Peachland school bus driver navigate a recent cancer…

Real RCMP officer spots fake cop pulling over cars in Peachland
A man is facing possible charges after he was caught impersonating a police officer and…