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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.
It’s time to drain winter pool water
As many residents begin to prepare their pools and hot tubs for the summer months, the City of Kelowna is reminding residents of the proper procedure to drain winter water without putting a strain on the environment. Residents are asked to drain their pools and hot tubs to a dry area on their property at...
Notice to Greater Vernon water customers
VERNON - Greater Vernon Water advises customers that the Kalamalka Lake water source was turned off on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. due to turbidity that can reduce the Ultra Violet Disinfection effectiveness at the Mission Hill Treatment Plant. The Mission Hill Treatment Plant treats water from Kalamalka Lake with Ultra Violet Disinfection...
Mission Creek Greenway hazard tree work continues
KELOWNA - Mission Creek Greenway users should be aware of additional closures along sections of the recreational trail through April 2nd. On Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, hazard tree pruning and removal work with heavy equipment will close the 1.3 kilometer section of the Greenway on the north side of Mission Creek between...
Greater Vernon Water – Water Storage Update
VERNON - Duteau Creek Water Reservoir readings taken on April 1, 2015 show that the reservoirs are near capacity and could begin to spill as early as this weekend. Persons living or working near creeks and streams should be aware that stream water levels may rise quickly during this time and should exercise caution around...
Armed robbery at Kamloops gas station
KAMLOOPS – The clerk at the Sahali Esso convenience store wasn’t hurt during an armed robbery this morning, but was no doubt left shaken. Kamloops RCMP say a man walked into the gas station at 915 Columbia St. around 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 20, pulled out a knife, grabbed the clerk, and demanded money and...
Kelowna Rockets down Giants in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Vancouver Giants 5-2 on Friday night, March 6, at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, taking sole possession of first place overall in the WHL in improving to 49-11-4-1 on the season. Tyrell Goulbourne scored three times in the third period and added an assist as the Rockets broke...
RDCO Christmas and New Year’s Closures
CENTRAL OKANAGAN - All services and programs provided from offices in the Regional District of Central Okanagan on KLO Road in Kelowna will be closed from Thursday, December 25th through Sunday, January 4th, 2015. During this time any emergencies involving Regional District water systems should be directed to 250-868-5299. Payments may be made online while...
UPDATE: Missing teenaged girl found
KELOWNA – The teenaged girl reported missing in Kelowna has been found. The police asked for the public’s help to find Teryn Dackewich, 15, on Saturday. She was reported missing on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 and RCMP had said she was known to hang out in the downtown core. “The Kelowna RCMP is pleased to...
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pets of the week
Piper Piper came into the shelter as a stray and has become one of the most charismatic cats at the Vernon branch of the B.C. SPCA. She is quite vocal, and can sometimes sound a little bit grouchy, but she really loves affection. Piper has not spent any time with other cats in the shelter...
Penticton Vees down Cents in Merritt
MERRITT - For the second straight night the Penticton Vees came from behind to beat the Merritt Centennials, scoring four goals in the third period en route to a 5-3 win at Nicola Valley Arena Saturday. With the win, the Vees sweep the weekend home-and-home series with Merritt and run their win streak to five...
Penticton Vees down Smoke Eaters at home
PENTICTON - Saturday’s game was far different than Friday but the result was the same. The Penticton Vees rode a hot power-play as they extinguished the Trail Smoke Eaters 6-2 at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Saturday night. The win is the Vees thirteenth straight and they bump up their record to 16-1-0-0 on...
Another suspicious fire in Vernon
VERNON – The blaze in the garage of a vacant house in Vernon Saturday night may be a case of arson. Deputy fire chief Lawrie Skolrood says the cause of the fire has been deemed suspicious and the investigation has been turned over the RCMP. Firefighters were called to the detached garage in the 100-block...
Penticton Vees blank visiting Vipers
PENTICTON - Hunter Miska turned aside all 29 shots he faced and Dante Fabbro supplied all the offense, as the Penticton Vees shutout the Vernon Vipers 1-0 Saturday at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The shutout win extends the Vees season-high win streak to nine games and they now sit eight points clear of second...
Looking for a forever home, Penticton SPCA Pets of the Week
Amber Amber was surrendered after 8 years due to allergies in the home. She is a shy girl, who warms up quickly. After she arrived at the Penticton SPCA, it became apparent that Amber was having some difficulty urinating. We took her to the vet, and she did have a bladder infection. We recommend keeping...
Crime Stoppers – Kelowna’s Most Wanted
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of August 26, 2014. David Mills-Gladu (DOB 1994-06-06) is wanted for one count of possession of stolen property under $5000 and one count of breach of probation. Mills-Gladu is described as a 20-year old white...