Sarah Crookall

1 week ago | castanet.net | Kathy Michaels |Sarah Crookall

UPDATE: 4:42 p.m.Highway 3A remains closed on Tuesday after rocks tumbled down across the highway in the early morning hours. DriveBC states that all traffic, aside from local must use the alternate route on Highway 3 thru Osoyoos. Their expected update time for further news is Wednesday afternoon, at 3:00 p.m.The rockslide is impacting 7.4 kilometres of road between Green Mountain Road and Twin Lakes Road.

1 week ago | castanet.net | Sarah Crookall

Tuesday's rockslide closing Highway 3A east of Keremeos was brought up in the B.C. legislature following comments from Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson. In session, Wilson bought up the slide incident, noting that a previous rockslide in the area had longterm impacts. "The last time this happened, the highway was shut down for a week, and repairs took months, it cut off our communities and choked our local tourism economy," she said.

1 week ago | castanet.net | Sarah Crookall

Oliver's three-day boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice, town staff say. According to a public notice, the municipality is waiting for further test results after non-chlorinated water entered into the Town of Oliver’s water distribution system last week. The incident occurred following a mechanical failure at Rockcliffe Well. "Following this, we will still need to receive approval from Interior Health before we are able to remove the Advisory," reads the notice.

1 week ago | castanet.net | Kathy Michaels |Sarah Crookall

UPDATE: 11:20 a.m.Drive BC says the closure affecting Highway 3A following a rockslide is affecting 7.4 kilometres of road between Green Mountain Road and Twin Lakes Road. The ministry has identified the "lengthy closure" area as being 13 to 20 kilometres east of Keremeos. The alternate route is available via Highway 3 through Osoyoos. Local traffic will have access to personal properties.

1 week ago | castanet.net | Sarah Crookall

Ready, set, go! — Similkameen Country Development Association is hosting its second annual 5k fun run/walk this May. On May 3, participants can traverse an inclusive, flat, mixed trail, starting at Keremeos' Memorial Park. "Whether you’re racing to set a new personal best or just out for a scenic stroll with friends and family, this event is for everyone. Dogs on their leash are welcome to join," reads the event listing. The all-ages, all-abilities race is self-timed.