Residents urged to stay informed and be prepared
Municipal and community services that were suspended due to the regional emergency response to the Bald Range Wildfire have now resumed.
Service and Facility Updates
- Summer Series Concert: Barring unforeseen circumstances, the concert scheduled for Thursday in Heritage Park will take place. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets to Heritage Park on Thursday, August 20 to see The Harshmellows. Concert begins at 6:30 pm.
- Recreation Programs: Many recreation programs have resumed. Check with Recreation staff by emailing recreation@peachland.ca or by calling 250-767-2133 to confirm programming.
- Swim Bay: Lifeguards are back on duty! The popular waterfront park is supervised by trained lifeguards 7 days a week from 10 am to 5:30 pm until August 28.
- Peachland Community Centre: Pickleball has resumed. The Fitness Room is back to regular hours, 5 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. The Community Centre is open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm throughout the summer.
- Beach Avenue Boat Launch: Open.
- Princeton Avenue Boat Launch: Open.
- Peachland Farmer’s & Crafter’s Market will be back every Sunday through the summer in Heritage Park from 10 am to 2 pm. Visit Peachland Farmers & Crafters Market for more information.
Important Information for Residents and Visitors
Alert: Areas of Peachland remain on Evacuation Alert due to the Bald Range Wildfire which is classified by BC Wildfire as Out of Control. Although emergency responders continue to make progress on containing the fire, residents and visitors should remain cautious and be prepared.
- Stay Informed:
- Subscribe to emergency notifications through Alertable. See more information below about customizing your alerts.
- Visit Central Okanagan Emergency Management for the latest information.
- Follow Central Okanagan Emergency Management on X and Facebook.
- Be ready to leave:
- Pre-register with Emergency Support Services.
- Make an emergency plan, pack a grab-and-go kit and identify a meeting place outside the evacuation area.
- Prepare your property
- Clear the yard: Move firewood, propane tanks and patio furniture away from your house. Consider other FireSmart principles for your property at www.firesmartbc.ca.
Boaters: Stay well clear of wildfire aircraft operating on and around Okanagan Lake. If firefighter aircraft are working on the lake, move out of the area immediately and remain close to shore until operations have passed.
Water Conservation: Peachland residents are reminded the District is on Stage 3 water restrictions. Please conserve outdoor water use to ensure adequate resources. Find more information at Conserving Water | District of Peachland.
Fire Ban/Off-Road ban: A campfire ban is in effect in the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. On August 10, the Province of BC implemented a temporary recreational off-road vehicle band on provincial Crown land in the Kamloops Fire Centre.
Alertable Settings: Now is a good time to review your Alertable settings. Make sure you've selected your preferred method or methods of receiving emergency notifications:
- Alertable app notifications
- SMS/text message
- Phone call
You can also customize the locations that matter most to you, ensuring you receive notifications for the areas you care about. Planning to travel outside the area? Use Alertable's "Follow Me" feature to receive alerts based on your current location, helping you stay informed wherever you go. Subscribe | Central Okanagan Emergency Operations