Lake levels now declining as Zosel Dam releases water
Osoyoos Lake levels are expected to gradually decline as the joint Canada-US board of control balances multiple demands on water flows through the Zosel Dam.
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Osoyoos Lake levels rise in attempt to capture spring runoff
The international organization overseeing the management of Osoyoos Lake levels has declared drought conditions for the lake which means water levels will be raised in a bid to capture as much spring runoff as possible for what is expected to be a long hot dry summer ahead.
Osoyoos Lake levels tweaked over drought concerns
In response to drought conditions on both sides of the border the International Joint Commission (IJC), responsible for overseeing issues related to Osoyoos Lake, has approved a request for a temporary variance to how Osoyoos Lake levels are managed this summer.
Lake levels deliberately raised on back of low snow pack
Osoyoos Lake levels , which remained “very low” for much of the 2024-2025 winter due to low precipitation in the Okanagan basin, are now being deliberately raised in preparation for summer according to the International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control (IOLBC).
$51.7m lake water best option says consultancy
A new water treatment facility in Osoyoos based on lake water would be nearly $10 million cheaper than upgrading the current groundwater system according to a report from the largest water-only consultancy firm in the US.
Keeping Osoyoos Lake ‘full’ is good for the fish
Water levels in Osoyoos Lake and further upstream at Okanagan Lake are being kept at higher than normal levels for this time of the year due to low snowpack levels which may contribute to drought conditions this summer.
Osoyoos RCMP detachment back to full complement
With two new RCMP members joining the Osoyoos detachment – one that arrived in the summer and a second this December – Osoyoos RCMP detachment commander Sgt. Jason Bayda says his team is back to full staffing level.
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Osoyoos pathway improved
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) has completed the majority of work on the Osoyoos Lake Pathway Improvement project and the pathway is now open to the public.
Osoyoos Lake mussel free
The Okanagan and Similkameen Invasive Species Society (OASISS) reports that Osoyoos Lake is free of invasive mussels this year.
Photos bring Oliver, Osoyoos together as one
Photos of summer activities such as Roots and Fruits, summer camp, hiking, and lake boaters bring Oliver and Osoyoos together as one
Second set of RCMP divers continues search for missing Oliver man
A second RCMP dive team arrives at noon today to take over the search for the missing Oliver man who first went missing in Osoyoos Lake on July 18 and is presumed drowned.
RCMP dive team joins search for man missing in Osoyoos Lake
The search continues for the 41-year old Oliver man, now identified on social media by friends and family as Tom Dennehy who is still missing and presumed drowned in Osoyoos Lake after going to the aid of his distressed dog on Monday night.
UPDATE: Oliver man drowns saving his dog in Osoyoos Lake
Searches last night and today by the Osoyoos RCMP have failed to find the 41-year old Oliver resident who went missing and is presumed drowned in Osoyoos Lake.
BREAKING: Oliver man missing and presumed drowned in Osoyoos Lake
A 41-year old Oliver resident is missing and presumed drowned after swimming off his boat on Osoyoos Lake Monday night to assist his dog.
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Busy spring for Osoyoos Lake water quality group
Don Urquhart, Times Chronicle It’s been a busy couple of months for the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality...
Local dragon boaters primed for summer lake fun
After two years of being landlocked, the dragon boaters of the Osoyoos Lake Paddling Club have gleefully returned to the water, and with fingers crossed are looking forward to a full summer on the lake.
Locals push back on 60-slip strata marina proposal
A proposed 60-slip strata marina at 8000 Cottonwood Drive has locals struggling to see eye-to-eye with project designers about how comfortably 60 new powerboats can co-exist with other forms of recreation at Osoyoos Lake.
New Cottonwood development to include marina
A new residential development planned for the shores of Osoyoos Lake may be expanded to include its own strata marina facility for residents.
High Similkameen River flows cause Okanogan River to reverse direction
It’s nearly impossible to imagine the force of a river changing its direction in any capacity, but...
International Osoyoos Lake board provides water level updates
The annual International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control public meeting was held last week on Oct....
Boil Water Notice continues for irrigation systems 8 & 9
The Town of Osoyoos is reminding domestic water customers served by Agricultural Irrigation Systems 8 & 9 that a Boil Water Notice issued on April 1, 2021 is still in effect.
Water main twinning to East Osoyoos gets approval
The eastern side of Osoyoos will be getting a new water supply line after councillors approved a town staff recommendation to enter into a contract with Oliver-based Mike Johnson Excavating Ltd.
Evacs expand on McKinney, rescinded on parts of OIB land
Two more properties on McKinney Road in the RDOS Electoral Area ‘C’ have been added to the Evacuation Order list due to the immediate danger to life safety as a result of the Nk’Mip Creek wildfire.