Dry Spring - Fire Danger

We all know how quickly an ignition in nearby valleys can take off. 2015 Rock Creek, and 2021 starting at the north end of Osoyoos Lake , and eventually coming up the back side of Baldy, as well as up Anarchist Mountain.

This weekend I spent time on acreage near Westbridge - they did get a little snow when we got our last dump, but the ground was as dry as it normally is in August.

In 2021, structural fire protection crews were quoted as saying that they could not save the village - homes close together, and too many trees. We were within hours of the fire cresting the top of the mountain and coming down our side when the wind stopped and the humidity went up. Some of us considered that miracle was made possible by the powers of Baldy founders looking down on us.

This is not the year to put your head in the sand and ignore your mountain property after the snow melts.

There has been a lot of work done in the village, but so much more needs to be done.

Please check the link, and start making your plans.

https://firesmartbc.ca/

Previously posted Trails Grant now on Castanet

 https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/607364/South-Okanagan-ski-hill-gets-3-2K-grant

It's all over but the crying...............

I'm going to miss the Khodarami family across the street. They stopped by this morning for goodbye hugs, and the new owner gets the keys tomorrow.

I have enjoyed watching the kids grow up, and the whole family including grandparents are all good people.

The kids have delivered hot turkey dinners to me at Christmas and other holidays. They are always cheerful and friendly toward the old lady across the street.

Other sports and adventures have taken over time that they used to spend at the cabin. I told the kids they are welcome to park and change boots at my place any time. 💖

Gruhl's Pool Snowshoe - Easter Sunday

 

Tree Planting

Tree planting crews working in the burn this weekend. I recall a couple of years ago that the burn area was divided into study areas for natural regeneration and planting. It looks like the guys with the clipboards have selected a large area for planting.

Thanks Paul C. for the photo. ID  on the trucks is "Apex"
 

Supporting the families in Tumbler Ridge

Tumbler Ridge is one of the two finalists in the Kraft Hockeyville contest to get significant funding to upgrade their arena.

A little more than 24 hours left to vote in support of their community.

https://hockeyville.kraftheinz.com/home

I knew the forecast.............

I knew the forecast, but was too tired to unload the snowtires.

 

SOGH Emergency closed until 7:00am

 https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/606454/South-Okanagan-General-Hospital-ER-to-close-Tuesday-overnight#606454 

Proposed Changes to Heritage Conservation Act

Info forwarded from our Area E Director.

 

Hi,

 

Please take the time to review the technical paper on the heritage conservation act:

 https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/987/2026/03/HCATP-Technical-Policy-Paper-FINAL.pdf

Technical Policy Paper - Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project engage.gov.bc.ca

 

The province is proposing changes to this. It affects residents, local government, indigenous, and (industry) stakeholders.  I previously sent an email to the applicable policy analyst after consultation with museums in Area E and engagement with many community members. The province has since removed some of the language including “intangible” and “consent”, and I asked for a clear definition on the policy of Heritage management zones. There was a lot of pushback on the original proposal.

I’ll be attending an online meeting April 2 regarding the proposed changes. If you have any questions, concerns , or ideas, please contact me by email or give me a call. I would appreciate any feedback to convey to the province.

 

Kind Regards,

Sharen Gibbs, 

Director, RDKB/E

West Boundary 

250.689.0177

areaedirector@rdkb.com

Safe Travels, Kendal and Jan

A gorgeous bluebird day for your departure on the long journey home. First leg departing YYF this morning, a little time in Vancouver, then the long flight back to Australia tonight.

Looking forward to your return next season.