Thursday, August 31, 2023
Oliver hospital emergency department to close for 2 days this weekend - Oliver/Osoyoos News
Oliver hospital emergency department to close for 2 days this weekend - Oliver/Osoyoos News: The emergency department at South Okanagan General Hospital will be closed for a large part of the long weekend due to a doctor shortage.
Update - Paul Dumoret Celebration of Life - When Dale says be on time, he means it.............
Paul Dumoret UPDATE: We just wanted to give a quick update on dad’s celebration of life on September 9th at the Oliver airport. It will be starting promptly at 2pm, so if possible, try and get there a little early so we can get everyone situated. There will be plenty of seating, but as we are expecting a rather large crowd, and you are worried about missing out on one of the available chairs, please bring your own seat.  In lieu of, a guest book, we are putting together a book in which you can share stories of dad, as he always had a good one. We would like to include pictures if you want to bring some. 
Water will be provided, but please bring your own snacks and drinks 
We will see you there.
Thank you, from the Dumorets
Province opens pair of alternate routes around Highway 97 rockslide - Penticton News
Province opens pair of alternate routes around Highway 97 rockslide - Penticton News: UPDATE 3:40 p.m. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has now formally opened two alternate routes using forest service roads to get around the rockslide north of Summerland on Highway 97.
Coming from the coast for the long weekend? Taking the Coq will not save you any time. Highway 97 still closed between Summerland and Peachland - alternate routes for passenger vehicles include FSR roads - freshly graded and signed.
McKinney Road
- Loaded logging trucks coming up, then down the Baldy Road side
- Thanks AIM - grading today
- Telus is doing something - excavator, trucks and traffic control on the road today
Have you been busted yet?
The speed limit on McKinney by the Hospital and Arena was dropped to 30km awhile ago. I saw two vehicles pulled over today.
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Sad News - Baldy Family - Brennan Eby - far too young
Our thoughts are with Paul, Barb, Stephanie, Annika and all the family.
For decades, Paul captured the happy moments of many local families as a professional photographer. Barb was at the counter at OK Photo to lend an ear to so many when they lost loved ones - coming into the shop with a tattered photo, looking for magic to create a good image.
They need our support now, as they face a future without Brennan.
Brennan E. Eby
February 24, 1984 ~ August 24, 2023 (age 39)
With sadness, we announce Brennan Eby’s untimely passing just shy of his 40th birthday. Brennan was a beautiful and kind-hearted soul, who cared deeply, and loved fully.
Growing up in our small town of Oliver, British Columbia, he developed a strong bond with the place and its community which he carried with him even as he moved to Southern California, lending his talents to improve California’s power grid infrastructure, shoulder-to-shoulder with his work family at the Rising Edge Group.
His generous spirit and zest for life was a light in our lives, and while his passing leaves behind a void for us all, his legacy will forever shine bright. A special place in his heart was reserved for his niece Annika, who represented for Brennan a renewed sense of purpose and responsibility which he took seriously and gave him a reason to buy puppies for someone else.
Brennan is pre-deceased by grandmother Donna Mann and grandfather David Eby. He is survived by his pup Syrah, parents (Paul and Barbara Eby), grandparents (Philip and Eleanor Smith; Kathleen Eby), sister (Stephanie Eby), niece (Annika Eby), aunts and uncles (Joan and Leonel St. Amand; James and Shirley Smith; Kathleen Smith and Chris Gutsche-Smith; David Mann and Lisa Van Colen; Doug and Cathy Mann; Brad and Pat Eby; Alan and Gwen Eby; and Peter Eby); and half-brother (Keith Nelson). We will remember him as a loving dog-dad, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin, and most of all, friend.
In Brennan’s memory, we ask that you celebrate his life by taking your dog for a walk, watching his favorite movie “I Am Sam,” or enjoying a medium rare steak with a charcuterie board on the side. And if you are a single young lady, make it a point to chat with the next single guy walking a pup all by his lonesome – you’d be making that dude’s day.
https://www.shannonfamilymortuary.com/obituary/Brennan-Eby Original post includes music.
Target on my back?
Strata minutes out today - member complaint about uninsured RV's parked on common roads. In case you haven't noticed, ICBC stopped giving out decals some time ago. There are two travel trailers that have been regularly parked in the village this summer - one of them is mine. Of course my trailer is insured - for the whole year, not just seasonally. I am approachable, as is the owner of the other insured trailer.
If the fire danger rating had been lower this summer, I would have been out with the trailer more often, and you know the trailer is stored off site when the weather turns.
The majority of this community is getting along, and enjoying being on the mountain.
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Rest in Peace Rick Crowson - we didn't see this one coming - golfing Thursday and gone Sunday
This is a tough one for me to post - Rick was a few months younger than me, and I've known him since the early days of Baldy. I will be adding more photos, and probably stories in the coming days, but as the news travelled quickly, I got permission to post today.
Husband, son, brother, uncle, ski racer, coach, golf pro,
and an all ‘round really nice guy………….
Our hearts are with his wife Diane, dad Mike and Virginia, sister Pam and John, nephew Shayne and Rebecca, bonus sisters Rhonda and Kevin, Sage and Mike, and nephews Sebastien and Nathaniel. Uncle Bill and Laurie, and the whole extended family.
Rick passed away the morning before his 66th
Birthday. Rick has had health issues , but we sure didn’t see this coming – he
shot a 71 on Thursday, and Sunday morning he was gone. A warm smiling, genuine
friend and family member. When I think of Rick, every image in my mind is with
a broad smile.
Rick was a devoted husband, family member and friend. We feel
shock and sadness, and know that there is now a huge hole in the Crowson
family.
Rick was an amazing skier, racer, and coach – racing at
Baldy in the ‘70’s with the Vancouver Ski Team, and later coaching the Baldy
Nancy Greene Team
He did work at Baldy in earlier days, but Golf was his
passion, and he loved his career as a Golf Pro and in various Golf management
positions.
Celebration of life will be Saturday, September 16th at 1:00 p.m. at Penticton Senior center.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at the heart and stroke foundation or cancer society. Dress is casual!!
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Rick was a great emcee - It is so hard to believe that I am the only one still alive from this Baldy 25th Anniversary photo.
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| Surprising Mike on his 70th Birthday |
Highway 97 remains closed north of Summerland Tuesday morning - Penticton News
Highway 97 remains closed north of Summerland Tuesday morning - Penticton News: UPDATE: 10:20 a.m. Reports from Castanet readers and on social media warn against travellers attempting to use alternate back-road routes to and from Kelowna and Penticton if drivers are not familiar with the area, and without proper vehicles.
Monday, August 28, 2023
Check Drive BC if heading up/down Hwy97
Big rock slide north of Summerland this afternoon - check the Castanet photos - big boulders.
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Lots more activity............
Great work by community members who are expanding their FireSmart work on their properties. Let's hope that the fire situation this year will spur others on to deal with excess fuel and debris on their properties.
It is not too late to book a free assessment.
$%^&*( Mother Nature
You may recall me posting about the storm that woke me up 3 times in the wee hours of the morning last week. Apparently the biggest bang affected both chairs. The Eagle is fixed, and the Lump diagnosed. Next weekend will be the last weekend of summer operations, with the BBQ Saturday and Sunday.
Follow BMR on Facebook to see if the parts come in time for Lumpy to run next weekend.
Benadryl? Out of the Trail
What do you carry on your summer hikes? A group of locals were out yesterday, and believe one of them stepped on a ground wasp nest. One was stung on the hand, a second had multiple stings. They took a rest at the cabin, and fortunately there were two benadryl capsules in one of their first aid kits. Their reactions were pretty dramatic, but they made it back down to the village where some topical benadryl was stored. They had bear spray with them, but were surprised at the wasp attack.
Saturday, August 26, 2023
Four Pizza Bubbles for 44 years
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| Four bubbles for 44 years of marriage. The groom made the dough, the bride and helpers did the rest. |
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| Lobster Pizza for the Bride on her birthday. |
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| Peach pie from across the street for the bride on her birthday. |
Thursday, August 24, 2023
'It was a violent event': 13 members of Wilson's Landing Fire Department lose homes to wildfire - West Kelowna News
'It was a violent event': 13 members of Wilson's Landing Fire Department lose homes to wildfire - West Kelowna News: Thirteen members of the Wilson’s Landing fire department, including its chief, lost their homes in the McDougall Creek wildfire.
The media coverage on the North Shuswap people staying behind has been extensive. I do sympathize, but those who are not formally trained and equipped may not understand how much more extreme fire behaviour has been. The video in the above article is an interview with a Fire Chief who lost his home, and had to pull back under extreme conditions.
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
A thorough soaking................
I drifted in and out of sleep early this morning - wakened by that very loud noise of a cloud burst on a metal roof somewhere around 3:00, 4:00, and 5:00am. I did see some flashes of light, and heard some thunder, but only one sounded close. I wasn't awake enough to get my phone and check the lightning tracker. At one point I did see 3.9C on the weather station.
I was really only semi conscious and wondered if it was a dream, but there is lots of evidence this morning that we got a lot of water.
I've had messages from Westbridge and Kelowna this morning, indicating that they had lots of moisture last night as well.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Today is a good day...........
I have never been so happy to wake up to fog. Word that another friend's home has been spared. Fresh fruit delivered from across the street, and gift of firewood from next door.
Monday, August 21, 2023
Fire Danger Rating
Three days at a "4" - next reading posted 2:00pm tomorrow. Two hour fire watch recommended after high risk activity.
Oh yeah...........
Water falling from the sky!
Lightning Tracker show that we had a couple of hits on the back side, and maybe a dozen to the north of us.
In response to question on post below
Currently there are no fires close to Baldy. We are heavily impacted by smoke from fires south of Keremeos, near Twin Lakes, and Kelowna.
There are links on the side bar where you can check for info, and their is a BC Wildfire app that you can download.
We are hopeful that the forecast moisture starts this afternoon.
Sunday, August 20, 2023
Stinky Today
Yesterday I was able to do some light duty outside with an N95 mask - today, not worth it.
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Evening Update from BCWF
The BC Wildfire Service continues to respond to the McDougall Creek wildfire (K52767) adjacent to West Kelowna, the Walroy Lake wildfire (K52808) adjacent to Glenmore and the Clarke Creek wildfire (K42815) on the west side of Lake Country.
Across the complex responder safety and protection of critical infrastructure, life and property continue to be the priority for all agencies. Structure protection personnel, engines, water tenders and trailers from communities across the province have been arriving throughout the day, along with additional BC Wildfire crews, to support structure protection and structure defense efforts. Structure protection involves the triage and set up of equipment for the protection of properties and critical infrastructure, while structure defence involves suppressing active fire as it advances towards properties and critical infrastructure.
For more information on structure protection during wildfires visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/.../wildfire.../structure-protection
The video attached shows a number of these structure protection resources that arrived first thing this morning, gathering in West Kelowna for their in briefing before heading out to the incidents in the complex.
For up-to-date information on these wildfires please visit the appropriate incident pages.
McDougall Creek wildfire (K52767): https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents...
Walroy Lake wildfire (K52808): https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents...
Clarke Creek wildfire (K42815): https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents...
Heavy Traffic on Wildfire App
The BC Wildfire Service is currently seeing record demand in global user traffic to our app and desktop map products.
This includes a level of interest from users outside of British Columbia that was unexpected and is currently challenging our ability to consistently serve the Evacuation Alerts and Orders map information. We understand this information is of critical importance to impacted communities at this time.
If you experience issues accessing the BC Wildfire map or app, you can access this information via the EmergencyInfoBC Map available here: https://ow.ly/aurY50PB8KX
Also available in text-based format here: https://ow.ly/65EQ50PB8L6
Thank you for your patience while we work to address these unprecedented demands as quickly as possible.
Bear Aware
I don't follow the community Facebook pages, but I have been informed that a rather large bear has been spotted on Tree Trail eating huckleberries.
Friday, August 18, 2023
Fire Danger
Grizzly EXT station shows a Fire Danger rating of 5 or extreme for today. With that station being north of us, not sure if it would be affected by heat and fires north of us.
Twin Lakes
The BC Wildfire Service is responding to the Upper Park Rill Creek wildfire (K52813), located approximated 10 kilometres west of Okanagan Falls. This wildfire is estimated at 100 hectares in size and is displaying an organized flame front with moderate to fast rate of spread.
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an Evacuation order for the vicinity of this wildfire. Please visit their website for updates on the status of Evacuation Alerts and Orders: https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/latest-updates/
For the safety of pilots and the public, we ask people in the area to be aware of their surroundings and stay clear of skimmers and helicopters working out of nearby lakes.
Further information regarding this wildfire can be found here: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/incidents...
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