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In response to vandalism targeting sprinklers, residents of Osoyoos, BC are being asked for assistance in identifying the perpetrators. The town has reported damage to multiple properties overnight, with replacement costs ranging from $8 to $250 per head.
SOGH's emergency department will be closed on Monday night, August 17 to Tuesday morning, August 18, affecting patients seeking urgent medical care.
A quick response from an off-duty firefighter and CPR-trained employees saved Matthew Card's life on September 21, 2024, when he suffered sudden cardiac arrest early during a haircut appointment. The incident highlighted the importance of having a public access defibrillator (AED) and comprehensive first aid training in place.
As more than 20,000 people are forced from their homes by the Bald Range wildfire, we pause to thank every firefighter, pilot, first responder, volunteer, emergency worker and neighbour helping protect Okanagan communities during this dreadful emergency.
A shift in wind direction reduces the threat of the Sinlahekin wildfire, but evacuation orders remain in place for Osoyoos residents.