Effective immediately, recreational fishing in most streams and rivers has been closed in most areas of the South Okanagan.

Under the BC Rural Dividend, the Province is providing $140,000 to the communities of Summerland and Peachland, Penticton MLA Dan Ashton announced.

The public is urged to take extra care and caution near the Okanagan River due to high water levels.

Recreational users are being advised that a portion of the Kettle Valley Railway Trail - between Gillard Forest Service Road and Chute Lake Lodge - will be closed to motorized traffic from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, July 14.

The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels.

Okanagan residents are encouraged to come and share their views on two Wildlife Management Area proposals for their region at two open houses in early November.

The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River as water levels remain high.

With the summer season in full swing, the Okanagan River is a popular place to enjoy B.C.'s great outdoors. Visitors and residents are reminded that the Okanagan River's high water levels mean additional risks to public safety posed by a deep and fast flowing current.