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MORE AREA BREAK INS
As a result of another break in, Erris Fire have organized a community information and prevention suggestions meeting with the RCMP. It will be held at the Erris Fire Hall on Sunday, October 15, 2017. There will be a free BBQ from 11:00am with the meeting from 1:00-2:00.
FOREST FIRE Risks
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As of noon Sunday, October 15, 2017, the open burning ban is rescinded (not to be confused with campfire ban, which was rescinded some time ago).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As of noon Sunday, October 15, 2017, the open burning ban is rescinded (not to be confused with campfire ban, which was rescinded some time ago).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.
Christmas 2016 - around Osprey Lake
The Christmas season at Osprey Lake started out with Santa and his 5 elves on snow machines, make 14 stops at area homes delivering gifts and candy to 35 excited "believers" and again letting adults see it thru children's eyes.
December 29th was the famous Osprey Snow Golf - 6 crazy holes on the lake - enjoyed by 29 golfers. Winner was a tie, settled with a play-off chipping contest. Ended up with Troy Mitchell beating Ray Quadling by about 6".
The nightly Hay Ride was a 'full house' event with reservations needed to take part in the fun family ride around the neighbourhood. Donations of $500 were received for the Princeton Food Bank plus $800 for Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.
The season ended with the 40km Poker Run on some great trails north of Osprey Lake. It was a fantastic ride thru some beautiful areas - highlighted by two fun check points. There were 110 sleds this year. Winner was Kevin Parlee with 4 Aces., Second and third were Mariane Struys and Jay Pudsey.
The day ended with a fantastic 3rd Annual Fireworks Display on Osprey Lake. Around 150 enjoying the great display, with moderate temperatures and a light snow falling.
Special thanks to all those who donated the great prizes and the many volunteers who made it all happen - Rob M; Susie and Peter G; Ruth B; Grant G; Tom, Brenda and Karlie S; Maggie R; Lisa G; Colin A; Norm and Al Q; Duane B; Lisa, Sean and Janine R; Lorri L; Len and Troy M; Alan H; and Chris M.
December 29th was the famous Osprey Snow Golf - 6 crazy holes on the lake - enjoyed by 29 golfers. Winner was a tie, settled with a play-off chipping contest. Ended up with Troy Mitchell beating Ray Quadling by about 6".
The nightly Hay Ride was a 'full house' event with reservations needed to take part in the fun family ride around the neighbourhood. Donations of $500 were received for the Princeton Food Bank plus $800 for Hayes Creek Volunteer Fire Dept.
The season ended with the 40km Poker Run on some great trails north of Osprey Lake. It was a fantastic ride thru some beautiful areas - highlighted by two fun check points. There were 110 sleds this year. Winner was Kevin Parlee with 4 Aces., Second and third were Mariane Struys and Jay Pudsey.
The day ended with a fantastic 3rd Annual Fireworks Display on Osprey Lake. Around 150 enjoying the great display, with moderate temperatures and a light snow falling.
Special thanks to all those who donated the great prizes and the many volunteers who made it all happen - Rob M; Susie and Peter G; Ruth B; Grant G; Tom, Brenda and Karlie S; Maggie R; Lisa G; Colin A; Norm and Al Q; Duane B; Lisa, Sean and Janine R; Lorri L; Len and Troy M; Alan H; and Chris M.
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!!
Traffic Safety - Princeton-Summerland Rd
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UPDATE - November 12, 2016 - final installation of warning signs, curves, etc. has now been completed
October 18, 2016 - new speed signs have been added to Osprey/Link Lake and to the Chain Lake area. All the hard work to have lower, safer speed limits thru the residential areas are now in place. There was a great community meeting held at the Hayes Creek Fire Hall on August 11, 2016. It was attended by 50 people, including MLAs Jacquie Tegart and Linda Larsen, Area H Director Bob Coyne, Weyerhaeuser Manager Rick Watson, and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Manager Steve Sirett. Local resident Greg Tellier gave a presentation on the signage requests made, and promises broken, over the last three years. After considerable discussion, it was agreed to reduce the speed limit thru the Osprey/Link and Chain Lake communities to 60kmh from 80kmh and to provide additional safety signage. Hopefully the new signs will be up shortly. Property owners along the Princeton-Summerland Rd are reminded to clear brush around their driveways to ensure better lines when pulling out onto the busy road. |
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 - check out their last monthly - the March 2017 newsletter is available here. |
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
