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Howard Alexander

Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business. Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan. He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home. If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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  • Joined: June 03, 2013
  • Articles: 22895

Penalties take their toll on Kelowna Chiefs

KELOWNA - Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs were defeated on the road Saturday night. The team made a stop in Chase where they suffered a 4 – 3 overtime loss at the hands of the Heat. Kelowna would take the early lead just 30 seconds into the first thanks to Nick Josephs, line mate Nicholas...

Statistics Canada hauls another census resister into court

TORONTO — A 79-year-old Toronto woman headed to trial Friday firmly defending her refusal to fill out the mandatory census in 2011, saying she had serious concerns over a U.S. arms maker's involvement in processing data on Canada's population.

Best Monty Python sketches of all time

In honour of Monty Python's impending reunion, here are ten of the best sketches ever.  Some are from the comedy troupe's movies while others are from their iconic BBC television program Monty Python's Flying Circus. 1. "Burn her! She's a witch!" %%embed1%% 2. The Parrot Sketch %%embed2%% 3. The Spanish Inquisition %%embed3%% 4. Ministry of...

South Okanagan-Similkameen Crime of the Week

OSOYOOS - On Sept. 16 a small trailer and diesel tidy tank as noted in the above photo were stolen from the Osoyoos Golf and Country Club.  Since then two more thefts of diesel occurred from the same compound.  It is suspected from the tire impressions that the suspects are returning with the trailer and...

Training will tie up traffic in West Kelowna

WEST KELOWNA - Beginning Monday, November 25, West Kelowna Fire Rescue personnel will be taking part in traffic flagging training at Daimler Drive and Auburn Road. This safety training for career firefighters will take place at the following dates and times: ·         Monday, November 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. ·         Tuesday, November 26 from...

Kelowna Rockets blast Americans in Kennewick

KENNEWICK, WA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Tri-City Americans 4-1 on Saturday night in Kennewick, WA, winning its sixth straight game on the road. The win improved the Rockets record to 17-3-0-2 on the season. Rockets captain Madison Bowey scored twice to lead the Rockets attack while 16-year-old rookie Nick Merkley kept up a...

Express derail Penticton Vees in Coquitlam

PENTICTON - The Penticton Vees were looking to string back-to-back wins together on Friday, but went off track in the third period, as the Coquitlam Express scored twice in the final frame, en route to a 3-1 win over the Vees at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex. The loss was just the Vees third...

Kelowna Chiefs earn win over Posse

KELOWNA - Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs earned a victory at home Friday night. The Chiefs defeated the Princeton Posse 4 – 3 at Rutland Arena. Kelowna dominated the first period, scoring three goals, two of them courtesy of leading scoring Nick Josephs (2G, 1A). Nicholas Kovacik (1G, 1A) would also net one in the...