Salmon Arm Observer

The Brunswick Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar has ballooned in size since its last listing, with the blaze now reaching 1,230 hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) updated the size of the fire at 1:16 p.m. on Sunday July 5. Earlier on the morning of July 5, multiple evacuation orders were issued from the Fraser Valley Regional District and the Boothroyd Indian Band. At the time, the fire was listed at 100 hectares. The Brunswick Creek wildfire was first reported on July 2.

The Brunswick Creek wildfire north of Boston Bar in the Fraser Canyon has grown to 100 hectares and prompted expanded evacuation orders and alerts from the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) and Boothroyd Indian Band. The FVRD has expanded an evacuation order to include dozens of properties in Electoral Area “A” in North Bend and along Chaumox Road on the west side of the Fraser River. The community of Boston Bar, on the east side of the Fraser, is under evacuation alert.

Nestled amongst the trees of Polson Park and gleaming in the sunlight, hundreds of classic cars put on a show on the 4th of July. For one day instead of three, a popular Vernon car show delighted classic vehicle enthusiasts and anyone looking to enjoy the sunshine Saturday. Despite the reduction in its number of days, the Vernon Cruise-In car show was a rolling success.

Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications. Canada was eliminated from the World Cup Saturday (July 4) after losing 3-0 to Morocco. Canada’s Alistair Johnston, Stephen Eustáquio and Richie Laryea spoke to the media after the match. Johnston said he hoped that Canadians could be proud of the soccer they saw the team play during the World Cup.

Police in Vernon are hoping the public can help locate a missing woman. Kaimen Graham, 30, was last seen in Vernon on Wednesday, July 1. Police are concerned about her wellbeing and are asking for the public’s help to locate her. Graham stands five-foot-two and weighs 19 pounds with brown eyes and blonde hair. If you have seen or heard from Kaimen Graham, or have information as to her whereabouts, contact your local police or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

Smoke from two wildfires burning north of Boston Bar can be seen above the west side of Okanagan Lake. Several people took to social media Saturday evening to report a large plume of smoke in the hills above Westside Road. The Brunswick Creek fire was first reported on July 2 and is now estimated at 100 hectares and is burning out of control.

The losing skid is over. James Butler rushed for 135 yards and two touchdowns, leading the B.C. Lions to a 36-24 win over the Edmonton Elks in CFL action Saturday at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna. It was the first win of the season for the Lions (1-3), who have played their last two ‘home’ games in Kelowna with soccer’s World Cup taking precedence at BC Place. Quarterback Nathan Rourke tossed for 320 yards and a TD for the Lions.

A grass fire that sparked off Highway 97 and Sneena Road, Saturday evening, was quickly doused. According to West Kelowna Fire Chief Jason Brolund, crews responded to the area at about 5:30 p.m. as flames were quickly spreading right off the highway. The fire was located near Bridge Hill and grew to about 300 feet by 75 feet, said Brolund. “Crews were able to quickly knock down the fire despite heavy winds in the area, and it is now considered out,” he said.

The Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB) has suffered a small defeat in its ongoing legal battle over fire protection and emergency services at Parker Cove. The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed its application to appeal a lower court’s decision that forces the band to provide the services to the community — at least until the overarching case is settled.

The new Channelside Landing in Sicamous welcomed people home at the show suite reveal Saturday, July 4. The open house of the 23 unit development by Kyllo Homes, located at 904 Riverside Avenue, gave prospective buyers and members of the public a sneak peak at the park models built locally.