Okanagan Mission Residents Association

08/20/2023

Yes, it’s the time of year when we welcome friends and relatives to the Okanagan, but right now is not the time for them to visit. Let’s open our homes and hearts to family, friends, emergency responders and others in the community who need our help and comfort.

Due to significant wildfire activity, please do not travel for non-essential reasons to the Central Interior and Southeast – including to the Shuswap and Okanagan.

We need to secure more accommodation for the tens of thousands of people who have been evacuated, as well as firefighters and emergency personnel who also need a place to stay. An emergency order is in place in the Okanagan to free up temporary accommodation, like hotels, motels and campgrounds, for people who need it.

Learn more: https://www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca

08/17/2023

The City is alerting us to the potential risks from the high winds forecast for the next 24h: fallen trees and wildfires are the potential hazards.

This is the 20th anniversary of the Okanagan Mountain Park fires, and many of us have vivid memories of those traumatic events. Please exercise caution and help your family and community stay safe!

Public Service AnnouncementEnvironment Canada has called for high winds and potential thunderstorms today and through Friday. Residents should take extra caution around trees when the wind is high, avoid densely treed areas and take note of their surroundings.

08/17/2023

On the 20th anniversary of the Okanagan Mountain Park fire that devastated our community, it’s worth reminding ourselves how to prepare for an evacuation: preparing your home is important too.

Wildfire safety tips

07/29/2023

This video from the District of North Vancouver graphically demonstrates the fire danger represented by the all too common cedars landscaping our properties. Because they are often close to property lines, your trees may also endanger neighbouring homes.

FireSmart BC has great resources for selecting trees and shrubs that are much more fire resistant.

“This video captures a fire at a DNV residence that was ignited from a discarded cigarette, 6 hours prior. Chief Hutchinson speaks on the dangers of the improper disposal of ci******es in hot and dry environments. We all need to be vigilant with fire safety in our community.”

07/28/2023

While we are not under any immediate threat, it’s helpful to know how to deal with your home appliances before and after a wildfire evacuation.

Wildfire safety tips

07/24/2023

This coming Saturday, the Friends of the Okanagan Mission Activity Centre are holding a ‘Picnic in the Park’ at Sarsons Beach. Do take the opportunity to enjoy this event and learn about the activities that take place here.

July 29th from 10am to 2pm

05/11/2023

Hot weather is coming increasing the fire risk…

Emergency Management in BC is supported by a well practiced and highly regarded structure that involves your local communities developing Emergency Plans. During major incidents or emergencies, these local plans are supported by responders and staff at the local level, supported in turn by the Provi...

05/03/2023

Note the traffic changes this coming Sunday for the Cherry Blossom Triathlon

May 3, 2023Traffic AdvisoryThe annual Cherry Blossom Triathlon will be held on Sunday, May 7. The bike course follows a clockwise loop from H2O Adventure + Fitness Centre on Gordon Drive, to Casorso Road, Swamp Road and Dehart Road back to Gordon.To accommodate the event, there will be one-lane clos...

04/30/2023

If you have old hardcover or paperback books that used book stores won’t take, this book recycling pilot project through the libraries is great alternative.

A pilot project is underway providing residents with an option to recycle their old, damaged books.

04/11/2023

OMRA President was interviewed by Chris Walker on CBC Daybreak for our concerns regarding the BC Governments’s proposed changes to municipal zoning regulations to allow for increased densification.

Our concerns remain the impact this may have on our road, transit and school infrastructure which are already inadequate for the community, as well as safety concerns from increased traffic and potential gridlock if an emergency evacuation is required.

The president of local residents associations in Kelowna are concerned about increased density in their neighbourhoods because the province is moving to allow up to four residential units on single family-zoned properties

04/11/2023

Note the closure of Pandosy in the KGH area from mid April to mid May…

April 11, 2023Starting Thursday, April 13 until mid-May, utility improvements will occur on Royal Ave east, and the lane east of Pandosy St between Royal Ave and Rose Ave. Pandosy Street will temporarily close to through traffic for approximately 10 days at the beginning of construction to safely ac...