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• Community leaders urge calm and patience as crews battle Okanagan wildfires

  19-08-2023 22:45 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘We have been here before, and we got through it together’The post Community leaders urge calm and patience as crews battle Okanagan wildfires appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. WILDFIRES: Non-essential travel restricted to many Okanagan communities

  19-08-2023 22:00 via abbynews.com
  
  This is the first order under the provincial state of emergencyThe post B.C. WILDFIRES: Non-essential travel restricted to many Okanagan communities appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Fund started for those looking to help British Columbians impacted by wildfires

  19-08-2023 20:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Canadian Red Cross has launched an appeal for donationsThe post Fund started for those looking to help British Columbians impacted by wildfires appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Wildfires force cancellation of Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival

  19-08-2023 19:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Friday night ends at Main Stage with performance by Blue RodeoThe post Wildfires force cancellation of Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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  19-08-2023 19:15 via news.google.com
  
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• All flights in and out of Kelowna remain cancelled due to wildfires

  19-08-2023 19:08 via abbynews.com
  
  Flights are cancelled ‘to allow for aerial firefighting activities in the surrounding communities’The post All flights in and out of Kelowna remain cancelled due to wildfires appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UPDATE: More growth expected as Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos crosses border

  19-08-2023 18:45 via abbynews.com
  
  BC Wildfire Service now working with officials south of the border to fight 37,000-hectare blazeThe post UPDATE: More growth expected as Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos crosses border appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Evacuations remain in place as Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos continues to rage

  19-08-2023 18:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The blaze remains 22,000 hectares, as of Saturday morningThe post Evacuations remain in place as Crater Creek wildfire near Keremeos continues to rage appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• North Shuswap directer surveying damage in Scotch Creek after wildfire

  19-08-2023 18:35 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘…just on this brief pass through, that 50 to 60 per cent of Scotch Creek is okay or minimal damage’The post North Shuswap directer surveying damage in Scotch Creek after wildfire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• 2 arrested in home invasion of senior in Yellowknife amid wildfire evacuation order

  19-08-2023 18:18 via abbynews.com
  
  A man and woman were released on conditions they stay out of Yellowknife amid evacuation orderThe post 2 arrested in home invasion of senior in Yellowknife amid wildfire evacuation order appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Minimal change in Lake Country wildfire, evacuations remain in place

  19-08-2023 17:25 via abbynews.com
  
  As of Saturday morning, all evacuation alerts and orders remain the sameThe post Minimal change in Lake Country wildfire, evacuations remain in place appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Lake Country wildfire remains same size as smoke causing difficulties

  19-08-2023 17:25 via abbynews.com
  
  All evacuation alerts and orders remain the sameThe post Lake Country wildfire remains same size as smoke causing difficulties appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Lake Country mayor confirms structure loss from wildfire

  19-08-2023 17:25 via abbynews.com
  
  All evacuation alerts and orders remain the sameThe post Lake Country mayor confirms structure loss from wildfire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Aerial support back in the air battling Lake Country wildfire, evacuations remain in place

  19-08-2023 17:25 via abbynews.com
  
  As of Saturday morning, all evacuation alerts and orders remain the sameThe post Aerial support back in the air battling Lake Country wildfire, evacuations remain in place appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UPDATE: Aerial support returns to battle Glenmore wildfire in Kelowna

  19-08-2023 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The wildfire is currently 580 hectares in sizeThe post UPDATE: Aerial support returns to battle Glenmore wildfire in Kelowna appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Glenmore wildfire in Kelowna shows limited growth, 2,057 on evacaution order

  19-08-2023 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The wildfire is currently 769 hectares in sizeThe post Glenmore wildfire in Kelowna shows limited growth, 2,057 on evacaution order appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Glenmore wildfire in Kelowna continues to spread

  19-08-2023 16:45 via abbynews.com
  
  The wildfire is currently 580 hectares in sizeThe post Glenmore wildfire in Kelowna continues to spread appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• More evacuations overnight as crews work to protect structures in West Kelowna wildfire

  19-08-2023 16:10 via abbynews.com
  
  McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna now 10,500 hectaresThe post More evacuations overnight as crews work to protect structures in West Kelowna wildfire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Colder weather calms down West Kelowna wildfire, evacuations remain

  19-08-2023 16:10 via abbynews.com
  
  McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna now 10,500 hectaresThe post Colder weather calms down West Kelowna wildfire, evacuations remain appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Abbotsford Earns Season-Opening Win over Loyal - OnFocus

  19-08-2023 16:09 via news.google.com
  
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• B.C. WILDFIRES: What you need to know for Saturday, Aug. 19

  19-08-2023 14:45 via abbynews.com
  
  Okanagan is seeing the worst of severe wildfires, sparking state of emergencies and numerous evacuation ordersThe post B.C. WILDFIRES: What you need to know for Saturday, Aug. 19 appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• VIDEO: Highway 1 closed near Chase due to wildfire - Abbotsford News

  19-08-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• Kenneth Charles 'K.C.' McPherson - Obituary - - Abbotsford News

  19-08-2023 09:00 via news.google.com
  
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• VIDEO: Highway 1 closed near Chase due to wildfire

  19-08-2023 07:30 via abbynews.com
  
  The road is closed between Shuswap Avenue and Passchendaele RoadThe post VIDEO: Highway 1 closed near Chase due to wildfire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Firehall, other structures believed lost to wildfire in North Shuswap

  19-08-2023 07:30 via abbynews.com
  
  ‘It’s been absolutely the most devastating day of wildfire in the Shuswap’s history.’The post Firehall, other structures believed lost to wildfire in North Shuswap appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Cities on fire: 24 hours in Central Okanagan’s state of emergency

  19-08-2023 06:30 via abbynews.com
  
  West Kelowna has been in a state of emergency since August 17The post Cities on fire: 24 hours in Central Okanagan’s state of emergency appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• UPDATE: Highway 6 Reopens East Of Vernon After Vehicle Incident - Abbotsford News

  19-08-2023 06:25 via news.google.com
  
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• Football: Abbotsford beats Loyal 36-16. - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

  19-08-2023 06:02 via news.google.com
  Football: Abbotsford beats Loyal 36-16.  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
  
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• Golden RCMP Officer Halts Wildfire - Abbotsford News

  19-08-2023 03:26 via news.google.com
  
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• Golden RCMP officer halts wildfire

  19-08-2023 03:26 via abbynews.com
  
  Quick action stopped spread of blaze off Highway 1 near GoldenThe post Golden RCMP officer halts wildfire appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BREAKING: B.C. declares state of emergency over wildfires

  19-08-2023 03:20 via abbynews.com
  
  The declaration comes as the province sees its worst wildfire season on recordThe post BREAKING: B.C. declares state of emergency over wildfires appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Stranded fish due to low creeks turns up some B.C. water restrictions

  19-08-2023 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  Necessity to conserve water and help with low flows in North Okanagan result in moveThe post Stranded fish due to low creeks turns up some B.C. water restrictions appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Evacuation order expanded in North Shuswap community

  19-08-2023 02:00 via abbynews.com
  
  The Celista area up to Evans Road is under an evacuation order due to Lower East Adams Lake wildfireThe post Evacuation order expanded in North Shuswap community appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• ‘No one goes hungry in our town;’ B.C. pizza place promises food for evacuees escaping wildfires

  19-08-2023 01:30 via abbynews.com
  
  Frankie’s Pizza, based in Sorrento, made a Facebook post on August 18 offering pizza to those in needThe post ‘No one goes hungry in our town;’ B.C. pizza place promises food for evacuees escaping wildfires appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• BC SPCA taking in pets of wildfire evacuees, deploying more staff in Thompson-Okanagan

  19-08-2023 01:23 via abbynews.com
  
  BC SPCA has 24 animals in their care with more requests coming inThe post BC SPCA taking in pets of wildfire evacuees, deploying more staff in Thompson-Okanagan appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. working to provide more emergency accommodation for wildfire evacuees

  19-08-2023 01:08 via abbynews.com
  
  Emergency Management Minister urges people to stay with friends, family if possibleThe post B.C. working to provide more emergency accommodation for wildfire evacuees appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• B.C. Working To Provide More Emergency Accommodation For ... - Abbotsford News

  19-08-2023 01:08 via news.google.com
  
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• Kelowna wildfire evacuees in Vernon praying they have a home to return to

  19-08-2023 00:20 via abbynews.com
  
  Hundreds registering at ESS from multiple fires burningThe post Kelowna wildfire evacuees in Vernon praying they have a home to return to appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Large Police Presence On Watson Road In Chilliwack - Abbotsford News

  19-08-2023 00:17 via news.google.com
  
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• Large police presence on Watson Road in Chilliwack

  19-08-2023 00:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Search warrant executed, traffic moving normallyThe post Large police presence on Watson Road in Chilliwack appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Large police presence in Chilliwack

  19-08-2023 00:17 via abbynews.com
  
  Search warrant executed, traffic moving normallyThe post Large police presence in Chilliwack appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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• Kwikwetlem First Nation Releases Statement On Councillor’s Murder - Abbotsford News

  19-08-2023 00:15 via news.google.com
  
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• Kwikwetlem First Nation releases statement on councillor’s murder

  19-08-2023 00:15 via abbynews.com
  
  Stephanie Patterson was found dead in Mission on Aug. 15The post Kwikwetlem First Nation releases statement on councillor’s murder appeared first on Abbotsford News.
  
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