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Sand Bagging - flood preparation - April 14, 2018
Using shovels, a bobcat, and 4 tractors 15 Hayes Creek Fire members and 35 awesome community volunteers filled and placed over 1,000 sandbags at 5 "at risk" locations - and all in just 2 hours.
It's still winter here, and the creeks are just trickling.....but in a few weeks they will be roaring with the 150% snow pack...(150% over last year...and last year was very high snow pack year with much flooding) still to come down.
We have done all we can to be proactive...Here is hoping for a slow snow melt.
Be safe, and keep children and yourselves away from rushing creeks.
Thank You Community!!
It's still winter here, and the creeks are just trickling.....but in a few weeks they will be roaring with the 150% snow pack...(150% over last year...and last year was very high snow pack year with much flooding) still to come down.
We have done all we can to be proactive...Here is hoping for a slow snow melt.
Be safe, and keep children and yourselves away from rushing creeks.
Thank You Community!!
Easter Egg Hunt - April 2018
With so much snow this year, and an early Easter, on April 1st there was still 2' of snow in the usual backyard 'hunt' area. But no problem, we just moved it to the lake side. There were 25 eager young children having fun and running around looking for fun filled eggs. Thanks to Karren Hodge for organizing this year's event.
Christmas at Osprey Lake - 2017
The Santa Run was a great success, with 30 children still believing after Santa and his elves finished their 14 stops in the community. Thanks for Ruth and Suzie for organizing, buying, and wrapping all the gifts and candy bags. And to Santa Dave, drivers Peter and Rob, and elves Lisa, Barb, Cathy, and Karlie.
There was 26 golfers trying out this year's Snow Golf course of six holes on Osprey Lake. Winner, with 12 under par, was Blake Allenby.
The Poker Run had 69 sleds take advantage of a great 40km course covered in 12" of new snow. Wow. What a day. Winner was Sean Reid with a flush, and second place to Fran Strvys with four queens.- Thanks to everyone who helped setting it up, manning the registration desk, and donating prize
The nightly Hay Wagon rides were a great success with over $1,000 collected in donations for the Princeton Food Bank. Thanks to Rob for setting everything up and driving around each evening.
This year's New Year's Eve Fireworks were fantastic. There were around 120 people on the ice watching, plus about 50 on the KVR and many more in the nearby houses. Special thanks to Al and Duane for organizing, getting the permit, purchasing and setting off the display. Unfortunately collections this year were around $400 less than usual - next year's display will need to be either cancelled or significantly cut back, if further donations are not received. If you forgot or didn't have cash with you, donations are still being accepted by Alan, Rob, Norm, or Maggie.
There was 26 golfers trying out this year's Snow Golf course of six holes on Osprey Lake. Winner, with 12 under par, was Blake Allenby.
The Poker Run had 69 sleds take advantage of a great 40km course covered in 12" of new snow. Wow. What a day. Winner was Sean Reid with a flush, and second place to Fran Strvys with four queens.- Thanks to everyone who helped setting it up, manning the registration desk, and donating prize
The nightly Hay Wagon rides were a great success with over $1,000 collected in donations for the Princeton Food Bank. Thanks to Rob for setting everything up and driving around each evening.
This year's New Year's Eve Fireworks were fantastic. There were around 120 people on the ice watching, plus about 50 on the KVR and many more in the nearby houses. Special thanks to Al and Duane for organizing, getting the permit, purchasing and setting off the display. Unfortunately collections this year were around $400 less than usual - next year's display will need to be either cancelled or significantly cut back, if further donations are not received. If you forgot or didn't have cash with you, donations are still being accepted by Alan, Rob, Norm, or Maggie.
Update - October 14, 2017
As of noon Sunday, October 15, 2017, the open burning ban is rescinded (not to be confused with campfire ban, which was rescinded some time ago).
Open burning restricts fire size to 3 meters by 2 meters...(10' by 6'), and allows burning of branches and yard trimmings as well as allowing fireworks (fireworks in our area are banned May 15th to Oct 15th) for obvious reasons.
Be fire safe and keep fires a safe distance from buildings and trees.
For current fire updates, see bcwildfire.ca and for current evacuation notices, see: www.rdos.bc.ca/news-events/eoc/current-eoc/
As of noon Sunday, October 15, 2017, the open burning ban is rescinded (not to be confused with campfire ban, which was rescinded some time ago).
Open burning restricts fire size to 3 meters by 2 meters...(10' by 6'), and allows burning of branches and yard trimmings as well as allowing fireworks (fireworks in our area are banned May 15th to Oct 15th) for obvious reasons.
Be fire safe and keep fires a safe distance from buildings and trees.
For current fire updates, see bcwildfire.ca and for current evacuation notices, see: www.rdos.bc.ca/news-events/eoc/current-eoc/
NORTHERN LIGHTS AS SEEN FROM OSPREY LAKE
TAKEN SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 @ 10:15PM BY RICHARD HARRON
2017 Spring Flooding
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Looks like we dodged flooding this year - but thanks to Neighbourhood volunteers we were ready. Coordinated by Hayes Creek Fire, neighbours spent the afternoon of Sunday, May 7 filling sandbags and placing them around Lee Creek. At this point, it was preventative only, but the culverts, which were running at up to 80% capacity, are now down at around 25%. The creek level has dropped from nearly breaching it's banks to a "trickle" level now.
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Easter at Osprey Lake
Osprey Easter Egg Hunt - April 16, 2017
Another great turnout for the kid's Easter Egg Hunt. As Easter this year was a sunny day and three weeks later than last year (with no fresh snow, thank goodness) we had a record number of children - 29 this year! Didn't take long for all the 150 'eggs' to be found. Thanks for Karren, Taylor, and Morgan for buying filling, and hiding all the treats.
BCWF Conservation App
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BC Wildlife Federation has launched a free iPhone app which allows anyone users to take geo-referenced, time-stamped photos or videos and to report issues related to illegal use, or abuse, of our natural resources. The app works both in and out of service using the phone’s GPS. Reports are sent to a secure server and then forwarded automatically to the appropriate enforcement agency. At the Apple App Store, just search for "Conservation App"
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Cattle Guard on KVR east of Osprey Lake
Caution - a raised cattle guard was added early October 2016 on the KVR just east of the east crossing of the Princeton-Summerland Rd - between Osprey and Thursk Lakes. This metal guard is very high - if approached at even a normal speed on an ORV/ATV/Motorcycle, the driver could be thrown off their machine - approach very slowly - potentially very dangerous!!
Okanagan Wind Farm - Shinish Creek Site, north of Thursk Lake
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Both the nearby Pinnask Wind Farm and the Shinish Creek sight are now operational and connected to the BC Hydro grid. Information on Okanagan Wind can be found at their website (www.OkanaganWind.ca). There are many great photos to look through for anyone interested in knowing what the sites looked like during construction and now. |
The Osprey Lake Great Spring Flood of 2016
The Big Flood hit the west end of Lakesyde Rd. on April 8th, 2016. When the Waterboard were forced to take out the dam on Lee Creek a few years ago, they informed the government the size or quantity of culverts under the local roads may need to be increased. This did not happen and now a few days of warm weather have resulted in a quick melt and water running over Princeton Summerland Rd and Lakesyde Rd.
The west end of Lakesyde was blocked, but opened again on April 11. Many yards in the immediate area are flooded and a couple of homes had basements flooded – luckily there were no injuries.
It ended up being a day of community and neighbors coming together to help each other and combat nature. The three culverts on Lee Creek: Princeton Summerland Rd., Meadow Crescent, and Lakesyde Rd. were all overwhelmed by a surge in the creek that started April 8th at 9 PM and ended 4 PM the following day. Hayes Creek Fire Dept. with mutual aid from Erris Fire Dept., neighbors, friends, and later, help from Provincial Emergency Preparedness, RDOS Emergency Coordinater Dale Kronebusch, and the big guns from Argo: Dave Swales and Clinton. Well over 40 bodies, 2 local hoes, a dump trailer, 3 tractors, and a Skidsteer Bobcat were used. They also filled over 400 sand bags and placed them. Special thanks to Suzie and her crew who kept the troops fed and hydrated. A big thank you to all who worked so hard or provided equipment or aid.
The west end of Lakesyde was blocked, but opened again on April 11. Many yards in the immediate area are flooded and a couple of homes had basements flooded – luckily there were no injuries.
It ended up being a day of community and neighbors coming together to help each other and combat nature. The three culverts on Lee Creek: Princeton Summerland Rd., Meadow Crescent, and Lakesyde Rd. were all overwhelmed by a surge in the creek that started April 8th at 9 PM and ended 4 PM the following day. Hayes Creek Fire Dept. with mutual aid from Erris Fire Dept., neighbors, friends, and later, help from Provincial Emergency Preparedness, RDOS Emergency Coordinater Dale Kronebusch, and the big guns from Argo: Dave Swales and Clinton. Well over 40 bodies, 2 local hoes, a dump trailer, 3 tractors, and a Skidsteer Bobcat were used. They also filled over 400 sand bags and placed them. Special thanks to Suzie and her crew who kept the troops fed and hydrated. A big thank you to all who worked so hard or provided equipment or aid.
Look familiar? - Illegal Dumping of laminate flooring - South-east of Osprey Lake off Trout Main FSR
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Marcus and the first big fish of the year caught on Osprey Lake - April 5, 2015
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KVR Osprey Lake Station - picture taken approx. 1964
