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Rockets alumni fundraiser a success
The 12th annual Kelowna Rockets Alumni hockey game was a huge success on Sunday as players from past and present took to the ice at the Capital News Centre in Kelowna for a great cause. Past Rockets greats like Luke Schenn, Jason Deleurme, Josh Gorges, Tyler Myers, Blake Comeau, and Jamie Benn were joined by...
Fire damaged area in Kalamoir Regional Park Closed
A portion of Kalamoir Regional Park will remain closed until at least Tuesday at the earliest as a result of last night’s grassfire. West Kelowna Fire Rescue crews are back in the park this morning trying to determine a cause of the approximately two hectare blaze. Regional Parks staff has closed most of the Passmore...
Putting Local Food on the Table for Seniors and Families in Kelowna
KELOWNA – The B.C. Government is investing a further $2-million in funding to expand the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program. This funding will provide lower-income seniors and families in Kelowna with the tools they need to access to locally grown produce and food products and support improved healthy eating behaviours. Local Farmers’ Market Participating in...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Falon Gretta Olivia Azak
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of July 22, 2013. Falon Gretta Olivia Azak (DOB 1983-05-29) is wanted for one count of breach of conditional sentence order. Azak is described as a 30-year-old native female, 5’6” tall and 186 lbs. She...
Artful enhancements on Bernard Avenue
Look up, look way up, at the new additions on Bernard Avenue’s light poles. Artistic metal fabricated plates created by local artist Crystal Przybille have been installed between Abbott and Pandosy Streets. “This is really the crowning touch to the light poles,” said Pat McCormick, Public Art Coordinator. “A notable feature is that the stainless...
Police investigate suspicious death in Kelowna
KELOWNA - Police are investigating a suspicious death after the body of a man was found in the area of Sutherland Avenue and Harvey Avenue. A witness reported seeing a possible body in Mill Creek at about 2:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14th. When police arrived, they were directed to the area by the witness. At...
B.C. supports national cyberbullying recommendations
VICTORIA - Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton has issued the following statement: "Electronic and online communications play a central role in the lives of Canadians, and our youth in particular. While electronic devices, websites and social media can connect individuals and provide a source of entertainment, they also can be used to harm others. Canadians have...
Rockets alumni fundraiser to benefit Kelowna General Hospital
Former and current members of the Kelowna Rockets will be gathering in Kelowna this weekend to raise money for the Kelowna General Hospital as part of the popular Rockets Alumni Weekend. Some of the most popular Rockets in the club's history will be back in Kelowna including Josh Gorges, the Kelowna native and star of...
Paving way for integrated service delivery
VICTORIA - The recommendations in the deputy ministers' 2012 report have been completed, paving the way for better support planning and service delivery for people with developmental disabilities through different life phases. Work is now underway to roll out an integrated service delivery model that will improve services for people with developmental disabilities in B.C. Early implementation sites The Ministry...
Smart meter options announced
VICTORIA - Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines, announced today that BC Hydro will offer new options for customers who have put their smart meters on hold. Government is responding to public concerns by providing opt-out options with the costs borne by those customers and not subsidized by the majority, who have a standard BC Hydro smart meter....
More problems for residents of Franklin Road fire
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Fire Department says all residents of the Bristol Apartments on Franklin Road will have to vacate for an indefinite amount of time even though only a portion of the building was damaged by fire July 13. The owner of the building contacted most residents yesterday and plans to allow residents into...
Rockets players keep busy at NHL camps
With seven players taken in the last two NHL Entry Drafts, Kelowna Rockets players have been keeping themselves busy this summer attending various NHL prospects camps. More than half of the Rockets draft-eligible returning players have attended an NHL prospect camp this summer and several will be back in their NHL city's later this year...
Interface fire risk prepare now
In the last decade, the Okanagan has experienced some devastating fires, including the Okanagan Mountain Park wildfire that destroyed more than 230 homes in Kelowna (2003) and the wildfires in Glenrosa (2009) and Peachland (2012). The onset of warm, dry weather brings the possibility of wildland fire activity. People living in high risk interface fire...
Big White receives prestigious Canadian ski patrol award
Kelowna, BC – Big White Ski Resort's new President Peter Plimmer is pleased to accept the national award for Outstanding Contribution to the CSP from Colin Saravanamutto, CEO of the Canadian Ski Patrol. This award is given to an individual or organization to recognize an extraordinary contribution to the Canadian Ski Patrol System. “It is...
NDP’s Dix calls Liberals cheats over ethnic vote scandal
VICTORIA – Opposition New Democrat Leader Adrian Dix says British Columbia's Liberals are cheats as the ongoing debate about the failed Liberal plan to court ethnic voters turned into a name-calling contest.
New interim fire chief for North Westside Fire Rescue
A new interim Fire Chief has been named by the Regional District of Central Okanagan to serve residents in the North Westside Fire Protection District. Effective Aug. 2, 2013, Doug Gardiner will, on a temporary basis, take over the chief’s duties for the paid on-call department serving the communities of Killiney Beach, Westshore Estates, Fintry...
Water board given five year go-ahead for Okanagan milfoil control
Kelowna, B.C. – Working with the Province of B.C., the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has been given a five-year agreement for milfoil control on Okanagan Lakes, ensuring improved work flow for the program. The OBWB has been responsible for control of invasive Eurasian watermilfoil in Okanagan valley lakes since the 1970s. In recent years,...
Debris cleanup plan for Mission Creek
At the request of the Provincial Government, a plan has been developed by the Regional District of Central Okanagan Emergency Program for cleaning up and disposing of residential construction materials in Mission Creek. Emergency Management BC has approved funding for the project that will see the collection of man-made residual debris, downstream from a creek-side...
West Kelowna council highlights for July 9
Saddle Ridge Drive Subdivision Council gave first and second readings to Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments to allow a five-lot subdivision at 2649 Saddleridge Drive in the Smith Creek neighbourhood. Council requested that input be sought from the Agricultural Advisory Committee before scheduling the application for a public hearing. Anders Road Development Council...
New woodlot licence available near Enderby
The Province continues to expand forest opportunities for individuals, groups and First Nations with the offering of a new woodlot licence near Enderby, Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo announced today on behalf of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. The woodlot (W2024) is about 20 kilometres north of Enderby and covers 1,186 hectares with an allowable annual...
Premier says Liberals do not pay to hush critics
VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark says her government doesn't pay hush money to silence potential critics.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Sun Media cutting 360 jobs and closing 11 papers
MONTREAL – Sun Media Corp. says it's cutting 360 positions and closing 11 publications across the country, including its 24 Hours free daily newspapers in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.
Springer Park officially opens
The District of West Kelowna and the Gateway development on Brown Road have teamed up to upgrade Springer Park in Westbank Centre. Mayor Doug Findlater officially opened the park Tuesday, using the opportunity to thank Gateway developer Jamie Cooper for donating $100,000 to improve the park at the corner of Elliott and Bering Roads. “I...
Hungry aboriginal kids, adults were subject of nutritional experiments: paper
Recently published historical research says hungry aboriginal children and adults were once used as unwitting subjects in nutritional experiments by Canadian government bureaucrats.