During the Grouse Complex Wildfire, as we watched the flames take over the hillsides and smoke fill the skies, emergency responders were on the front lines, and the operations centre staff worked around the clock to protect the communities of West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, Electoral Area-West, Kelowna and Lake Country. 

At the same time, we know neighbours stepped up to help one another in times of crisis and uncertainty. As the speed and intensity of the wildfires started to diminish, we heard many stories of Poomba the miracle pig, and the incredible kindness and courage of residents who became lifelines, protectors and friends during and after the wildfire.

  We want to collect these stories and hear first-hand from neighbours supporting neighbours. What's your neighbour story? 

Share it with us, and we will capture these stories for future commemorations. 

Please note that only stories related to this topic will be included.

Do you need inspiration? 

Storytelling can capture our hearts and minds. The Resiliency Centre(External link) published a recent collection of stories about the 2017 Wildfires in the Interior. Read about them here, complemented by beautiful artwork by Liz Toohey-Wiese(External link).