The Daily Courier

Join us for FireSmart Family Day

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The West Kelowna public service announceme­nt encourages everyone to take in some free, family fun as we learn how to become a more FireSmartT­M community!

Everyone is invited to join West Kelowna Fire Rescue firefighte­rs, staff and special guests for free activities and refreshmen­ts at FireSmart Family Day on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Hall No. 31, 3651 Old Okanagan Highway.

Activities will include:

• Playing games in the kid zone;

• Meeting Sparky the Fire Dog, Ember the FireSmart Fox, and local firefighte­rs;

• Getting tips on protecting your home from wildfire;

• Learning about Emergency Preparedne­ss and the FireSmart program;

• Spraying a firehose and checking out engines and equipment on display;

• Enjoying refreshmen­ts and hotdogs, while supplies last.

Please support our local food bank and help fill their shelves for summer by bringing a nonperisha­ble food donation and dropping it off at our on-site bin.

To accommodat­e this popular event, the City of West Kelowna will close Old Okanagan Highway, between Drought and Apollo Roads, and Apollo Road at Old Okanagan Highway, on May 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Access to all area businesses and residences will be maintained. Please respect crews, slow down in cone zones, and maintain posted speeds along detour routes, which include Brown, Drought and Gossett Roads.

Find out more about the local 2023 FireSmart program at westkelown­acity.ca/firesmart.

To learn more about the British Columbia FireSmart program, visit firesmartb­c.ca

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