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West Kelowna sets up sandbag stations amid spring melt

Conservative MLA Macklin McCall is advocating for the BC Volunteer Corps to assist first responders during emergencies, as stated in Bill M208, the Emergency and Disaster Management Amendment Act.
The proposed legislation aims to recruit, train, and mobilize volunteers across British Columbia during disasters.
McCall emphasized the importance of empowering local citizens, claiming, "This is about empowering motivated British Columbians, building civic pride, and protecting our province together."
The bill aims to create a centralized hub for volunteer opportunities and emergency response training in British Columbia.

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West Kelowna sets up sandbag stations amid spring melt

The City of West Kelowna has deployed self-serve sandbag stations as the spring melt gets underway. Officials are reminding the public to be careful around creeks and waterways for the next few weeks. Smith Creek, in particular, is running unusually high right now and crews have closed Smith Creek ...

8 months ago·Kelowna, Canada

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