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WEBHarrison asks public to stop sending letters about labour dispute. Village government received 100+ letters on dispute between union, resort. Oct 4, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >.
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WEBJob losses at Kelowna-based medical technology company owned by Loblaws. Loblaws purchased QHR Technologies in 2016 for $170 million. about 13 hours ago Read more >.
New council members take oath in Harrison
WEB7 hours ago · 00:05:39. Mayor Fred Talen and Coun. Mark Schweinbenz – the newest members of Harrison's village council – took their oaths of office during a special portion of the regular council meeting on Monday, Oct. 7. Talen said he was honoured and grateful to have the trust of Harrison residents as he officially took office.
Agassiz-Harrison river levels rose 1 metre after Chilcotin landslide
WEBAug 7, 2024 · According to real-time data from Environment Canada, the Fraser River near Agassiz most recently peaked around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at just over 14.1 metres, about one metre above the average flow for the week. The levels began to drop back below 14 metres within about three hours of the peak. A …
Late-night head-on collision claims family of 3 near Agassiz
WEBJul 10, 2024 · A family of three from Deroche has died in a head-on collision near Agassiz early Tuesday (July 9) morning. At about 3:30 a.m., emergency responders were called to the scene of the crash between a car and a semi truck on the Lougheed Highway near Seabird Island. Two adults were pronounced dead on the scene.
High water could reach Agassiz-Seabird Island by late afternoon
WEBAug 6, 2024 · The Seabird Island (Sq'éwqel) community issued a Fraser River update concerning the landslide blockage on the Chilcotin River on Tuesday (Aug. 6) afternoon. Local authorities expect high streamflow waters to reach the community this afternoon between 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. Residents and visitors are advised to get off the river immediately for ...
Fuel cleanup has begun in Harrison Hot Springs
WEB1 day ago · 00:02:01. Time for some fall cleaning in the village of Harrison Hot Springs. The village announced that this week, fuel management work will begin near the village water tower site. GBF Technical Forestry will be on-site clearing branches and other forms of potential wildfire fuel from the area. Village officials urge caution to any visitors ...
Candidates reflect as Harrison by-election winds down
WEBSep 21, 2024 · Observer File Photo. The final hours of the Harrison Hot Springs by-election are approaching as voters await the results this evening. The village is set to decide on a new mayor and a new councillor to serve out the remainder of the 2022-2026 term. Council hopeful Gary Webster said he trusts the voters of the village to make the right decision.
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WEBSep 18, 2024 · Coast guard says derelict Mission vessel 'not posing a high risk'. Councillor 'discouraged' with response to city's letter on Queen of Sidney, other vessels. Sep 18, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >.