Natural resource officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations visited a series of recreational spots in the Thompson Okanagan Region Aug. 3-5 to help residents and visitors enjoy a safe B.C. Day long weekend.

Compliance and Enforcement officers from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations patrolled north and central Okanagan recreational spots May 18-19 to help residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful long weekend.

Travellers are advised that the Mabel Lake Forest Service Road in the Lumby area will be closed at the 32-kilometre mark from Monday, Oct. 10 through Monday, Oct. 31, 2011.

Travellers are advised that the Ashnola Forest Service Road in the Keremeos area will be closed at 18.7 kilometres and 32.9 kilometres due to the installation of two stream crossings from Wednesday, Sept. 7 through Friday, Oct. 14, 2011.

Effective immediately, travellers are advised that the Mabel - Cotton Forest Service Road at the 33.6-kilometre mark on Tsiuis Creek is closed to traffic due to slope instability and the risk of debris sliding onto the road.