or for a smartphone or tablet, load the app "PWS Monitor" and add weather station code: IBCPRINC6
Colmplete CAMPFire Ban - Effective August 4, 2022
The prohibition goes into effect at noon on Thursday and will stay in effect until mid-October unless it is rescinded earlier.
The Kamloops region is “experiencing hot and dry conditions and fire danger ratings are generally ‘high’ or ‘extreme’ throughout the fire centre,” said the B.C. Wildfire Service in a notice.
Open burning has been prohibited since early summer in most fire centres across the province, though campfires are permitted elsewhere as long as proper precautions are in place.
Though there are only two significant wildfires burning in B.C. — the Nohomin Creek fire near Lytton and the Keremeos Creek fire outside Penticton — both are in the Kamloops Fire Centre.
And the risk of more wildfires is rising due to summer heat and a lack of rain in most parts of the province.
The cost of ignoring the campfire and open-burning ban can be steep. It can result in a $1,150 ticket, an administrative penalty up to $10,000 or, if there’s a court conviction, a fine up to $100,000 and/or a one-year jail sentence.
If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible can be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.
Click this link for further details
The Kamloops region is “experiencing hot and dry conditions and fire danger ratings are generally ‘high’ or ‘extreme’ throughout the fire centre,” said the B.C. Wildfire Service in a notice.
Open burning has been prohibited since early summer in most fire centres across the province, though campfires are permitted elsewhere as long as proper precautions are in place.
Though there are only two significant wildfires burning in B.C. — the Nohomin Creek fire near Lytton and the Keremeos Creek fire outside Penticton — both are in the Kamloops Fire Centre.
And the risk of more wildfires is rising due to summer heat and a lack of rain in most parts of the province.
The cost of ignoring the campfire and open-burning ban can be steep. It can result in a $1,150 ticket, an administrative penalty up to $10,000 or, if there’s a court conviction, a fine up to $100,000 and/or a one-year jail sentence.
If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible can be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.
Click this link for further details
ORV (SXS/ATV/Motor cycles) not allowed on Area Roads
The local RCMP have been patrolling the area recently, and issuing tickets to all unlicensed vehicles - including those with ORV registration, liability insurance and operators wearing helmets. As far as we know, those which registration, insurance, and helmets have only been given warning tickets - but that could end.
You should be keeping all riding to the trails!
You should be keeping all riding to the trails!
FireSmart Event - June 2022
June 18 saw 45 local families attend this informative session and BBQ lunch. FireSmart is a provincial program to inform and assist property owners to make their properties more resistant to Interface Wildfires. Follow this link for additional information.
Roadside Cleanup - 2022
May 28 we had 11 local residents walk the local streets and trails around Osprey, Link and Osprey Lakes picking up garbage left behind by careless 'other' users. Fortunately, most people are very thoughtful and don't leave a mess behind - we only collected about 5 bags of garbage, including about 30 cigarette butts, a few pop/beer cans, and assorted other items. Special thanks for Barb A, Lynne A, Sandy S, Steve P, Ross & Karren H, Scott & Loren M, Alan H, Shannon R, & Kevin C.
easter Egg Hunt - 2022
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It was a great, sunny fun day for 24 lucky children. There were hidden eggs full of treats, plus candy bags and cupcakes for all of them. Thanks to Karren H for looking after this popular event.
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Family Day Snowheelers Poker Run - 2022
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A fantastic day with 97 sleds participating in the 40km ride north west of Osprey Lake. Thanks to all our sponsors for the great prizes. Winner, with 4 Aces was Darren Normandeau, second place with 4 eights was John Patricelli and third went to Rob Masztaiar with 4 fours. Thanks to the Sellmers for hosting the check point with all the great treats and all the others who worked laying out the course, flagging it, cleaning up, and handling the registration desk.
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Snow Golf
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Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions, the only community event we were able to hold in 2021 was Snow Golf on Osprey Lake. Thanks to Troy Mitchell for organizing and hosting this fun family event. We had 41 golfers using all sorts of 'instruments' to complete the 6 challenging holes. It was a little cold, but three portable fires help to keep everyone warm. Winner was Thomas Winter.
NEW - Click for Hayes Creek Fire June 2022 Newsletter
Boating on Link Lake - restrictions for electric motors only have been updated to an aggregate maximum power no greater than 7.5 kW
Garbage on Princeton-Summerland Rd
Recently there have been numerous items 'blown' off open trucks and trailers littering the road. Remember - the local land fill in Princeton accepts all Garbage, but trucks/trailers must be properly 'tarped' during transit.
Telus have added 'spotty' cellular coverage along the Hope-Princeton Highway, with full coverage at Eastgate, Manning Park Lodge, and Sunshine Village. Also, for any area with no cellular coverage, but with WiFi internet, most carriers and plans now allow WiFi calling for no extra charge - you can answer and make calls on your cellular phone over the internet. To set up on an iPhone, go to Settings/Phone/WiFi Calling. Many seasonal and full time residents now have dropped their land lines and use this service instead, although in an emergency, you may have problems getting thru to the correct dispatch centre when dialing 911 . Currently (fall 2021) Telus are installing an overhead fiber link to Tulameen. This will provide them with Optik TV and high speed internet service - hopefully Osprey Lake will be next.
RADON levels are known to be high around the Osprey Lake area - Click here for an informative article on how to mitigate the risk - Hayes Creek Fire have detectors available to rent so levels at your property can be checked.
NEW - Click for Hayes Creek Fire June 2022 Newsletter
Boating on Link Lake - restrictions for electric motors only have been updated to an aggregate maximum power no greater than 7.5 kW
Garbage on Princeton-Summerland Rd
Recently there have been numerous items 'blown' off open trucks and trailers littering the road. Remember - the local land fill in Princeton accepts all Garbage, but trucks/trailers must be properly 'tarped' during transit.
Telus have added 'spotty' cellular coverage along the Hope-Princeton Highway, with full coverage at Eastgate, Manning Park Lodge, and Sunshine Village. Also, for any area with no cellular coverage, but with WiFi internet, most carriers and plans now allow WiFi calling for no extra charge - you can answer and make calls on your cellular phone over the internet. To set up on an iPhone, go to Settings/Phone/WiFi Calling. Many seasonal and full time residents now have dropped their land lines and use this service instead, although in an emergency, you may have problems getting thru to the correct dispatch centre when dialing 911 . Currently (fall 2021) Telus are installing an overhead fiber link to Tulameen. This will provide them with Optik TV and high speed internet service - hopefully Osprey Lake will be next.
RADON levels are known to be high around the Osprey Lake area - Click here for an informative article on how to mitigate the risk - Hayes Creek Fire have detectors available to rent so levels at your property can be checked.
Family Day Snowmobile Poker Run - February 2020
The weather cooperated for a fantastic ride. This year is was a little longer, spanning 48km running north of Trout Main, over to Whitehead Lake, and around 16" Lake. Again Tom Sellmer's fantastic feast at the second check point was a great break during the day. Winner, with 5-4's was Travis Carrier. Second and third were Brandon David and Brenda Sellmer. This year there were 78 riders, over 10% more than last year. Special thanks to all those companies and individuals who donated the over 50 prizes - Fraser Valley Refrigeration, Greater Vancouver Powersports, Lordco, Pro Auto Centre, Tim & Debbie Winter, Nils Larson, and many others. And to all those who helped scout out the course, flag and groom, man the registration desk and check points, and arrange for & cooked for the food - And to all our helpers: Tom, Brenda and Karlie Sellmer; Rob Miller; Fred Rampfl; Lisa, Sean, Sydney and Janelle Reid; Steve Miller, Lorri Layng, Shannon Redmond, and Alan Holmgren.
Christmas 2019
The snow was late arriving this year, but when it finally hit the week before Christmas - wow - what a dump.
There was so much snow the Santa Run sled couldn't even go on the lake. Santa and his elves made 11 stops in the neighbourhood visiting and leaving gifts for 22 children on Christmas Eve Lots of happy children and one exhausted Santa. Thanks to Dave, Peter, Rob, Barb, and Lisa for putting this together.
The Snow Golf was well attended with 33 avid golfers plowing their way thru the deep snow on the lake. With almost perfect weather everyone had a great time. Thanks to Troy for setting this up and running it this year.
New Year's Eve was again celebrated with midnight Fireworks. There was lots of 'oos' and 'ahs' as the display went off. Thanks to Al and Duanne for again doing a great job of looking after this popular event.
There was so much snow the Santa Run sled couldn't even go on the lake. Santa and his elves made 11 stops in the neighbourhood visiting and leaving gifts for 22 children on Christmas Eve Lots of happy children and one exhausted Santa. Thanks to Dave, Peter, Rob, Barb, and Lisa for putting this together.
The Snow Golf was well attended with 33 avid golfers plowing their way thru the deep snow on the lake. With almost perfect weather everyone had a great time. Thanks to Troy for setting this up and running it this year.
New Year's Eve was again celebrated with midnight Fireworks. There was lots of 'oos' and 'ahs' as the display went off. Thanks to Al and Duanne for again doing a great job of looking after this popular event.
Changes to Princeton Landfill Open Days & Hours:
the landfill is closed on Sundays and Mondays - 8:00am>4:00pm.
From November 1 to March 31 it will only be open on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Easter Egg Hunt - April 21, 2019
Another great event for about 20 local children. This year the snow was basically all gone, so there was no need to bring the boots and look in the snow piles. Thanks to Karren Hodge for organizing this fun family event.
North Star, on a somewhat clear summer's night at the cabin. Star trails looking north as the stars circle the North Star. Another great shot by Richard Harron
Milky Way, as seen from Osprey Lake, August 5, 2018 - 5 minute time exposure by Colin and Clark Allenby
Full Moon July 16, 2019 - In celebration of man first stepping on the moon 50 years ago. "ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND." - Picture taken by Richard Harron
Cellular Coverage - Telus have added 'spotty' coverage along the Hope-Princeton Highway, with full coverage at Eastgate, Manning Park Lodge, and Sunshine Village. Also, for those near Osprey/Link Lakes, with WiFi internet coverage, most carriers and plans now allow WiFi calling - you can answer and make cell calls. To set up on an iPhone, go to Settings/Phone/WiFi Calling and turn on.
Milky Way, as seen from Osprey Lake, August 5, 2018 - 5 minute time exposure by Colin and Clark Allenby
Full Moon July 16, 2019 - In celebration of man first stepping on the moon 50 years ago. "ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN, ONE GIANT LEAP FOR MANKIND." - Picture taken by Richard Harron
Cellular Coverage - Telus have added 'spotty' coverage along the Hope-Princeton Highway, with full coverage at Eastgate, Manning Park Lodge, and Sunshine Village. Also, for those near Osprey/Link Lakes, with WiFi internet coverage, most carriers and plans now allow WiFi calling - you can answer and make cell calls. To set up on an iPhone, go to Settings/Phone/WiFi Calling and turn on.
Safety Cabin Rebuild (Bare Tree Cabin) - August 4, 2018
It was a full day, with 23 volunteers showing up to help.
They installed a new roof, new floor (ok - floor? it was mud before), new windows, and new stove.
Thank you Tommy for picking up all the material, and Fiona and Brenda for the great food and drinks. And thanks to Len (he was there, but had to get back to company and missed the group shot). The wood stove is now properly installed with the correct venting, thanks to Paul B.
A big thank you to those who were able to help. This cabin will be there for all users, for years to come.
GPS location is Latitude: 49:44:17.48, Longitude 120:16:32.67, Altitude 1272m. Click for rough map PDF
Cabin is up Chain Rd (Chamford), right after new concrete bridge, first right (Shackle Rd)....first left....cabin down to left at first landing.
They installed a new roof, new floor (ok - floor? it was mud before), new windows, and new stove.
Thank you Tommy for picking up all the material, and Fiona and Brenda for the great food and drinks. And thanks to Len (he was there, but had to get back to company and missed the group shot). The wood stove is now properly installed with the correct venting, thanks to Paul B.
A big thank you to those who were able to help. This cabin will be there for all users, for years to come.
GPS location is Latitude: 49:44:17.48, Longitude 120:16:32.67, Altitude 1272m. Click for rough map PDF
Cabin is up Chain Rd (Chamford), right after new concrete bridge, first right (Shackle Rd)....first left....cabin down to left at first landing.
BRUSH CLEARING - NORTH SIDE TRAILS - JUNE 16, 2018
Twenty-two volunteers spent a long Saturday morning clearing back approximately 9 km of overgrown 'north side' trails. Using four brush cutters, six chain saws and numerous pruners, a lot was accomplished in a relatively short time. Thanks to all those involved. A campfire with hot dogs and Tom's special sausage was enjoyed after all the hard work. We're sure all the users of these trails will appreciate it.
NORTHERN LIGHTS AS SEEN FROM OSPREY LAKE
TAKEN SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 @ 10:15PM BY RICHARD HARRON
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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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. |
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
