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Police investigate two robberies
Two armed robberies last night have RCMP in Kelowna and West Kelowna on the lookout. Police received the first call just before 5 p.m. A man wielding a large kitchen knife demanded money at the Wild Kingdom Erotic Luxury boutique located at 3466 Carrington Rd. in West Kelowna. Mounties say an employee made the call...
Kelowna teen found in Alberta
Update: 11:48 a.m. Nov. 20 Demi Rempel, reported missing Nov. 19, is safe and has been located in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Update: 11:25 a.m. Nov. 20 A 16-year-old Kelowna girl is missing and may be hitchhiking to Saskatchewan, say police. The RCMP is asking for help locating Demi Rempel who left home on the 1400...
Enderby gas station destroyed by fire
Four firetrucks were dispatched to battle a fire at the Supersave Gas station in Enderby early Monday morning. Firefighters received a report of smoke and fire at the Hwy 97 and Canyon Rd. location at around 3 a.m. says Enderby and District Deputy Fire Chief, Shane Williamson. "When we arrived, the structure was totally involved...
UPDATE: One of two missing girls returned home
Update Nov. 19, 8:52 a.m. Police have now found 14-year-old Jessica Despres and she has been returned home. Update Nov. 16, 1:03p.m. Police searching for a 15-year-old girl say she may be with another missing girl. Facebook agrees. Police alerted the media about the 15-year-old runaway Friday afternoon, saying she may have been with another...
UPDATE: The second of two missing girls returned home
UPDATE: 9:07 a.m. Nov. 28 West Kelowna Police have now found 15-year-old Raven Graham who was reported missing Oct. 30. The police thanks the public and media for their assistance. UPDATE: 8:52 a.m. Nov. 19 Police have now found 14-year-old Jessica Despres and she has been returned home. UPDATE: 1:03 p.m. Nov. 16 Police searching...
Bunker style grow op taken down
Marijuana growers in Cherryville are taking concealment to new, subterranean levels. On Wednesday, North Okanagan RCMP took down a major bunker-style grow operation in the 1800 block of Highway 6 in the Cherryville area. Gord Molendyk, spokesperson for the RCMP, said it was likely the owners designed the structure specifically to grow marijuana. The bunker...
Resorts to host cross country super camps
Hosting Canada's longest running, early season cross country skiing camp is a brand new adventure for the two local resorts joining forces. With 40 centimetres of snow at higher elevations and dual passes in the offering, Silver Star Mountain Resort and Sovereign Lake will provide access to more than 105 km of trails. "Skiers across...
Council concerned School Site Acquisition Charge may create unfair business environment
A School District No. 23 decision requiring the district to collect charges on developments to help fund school board building projects has once again met with disappointment with West Kelowna Council. More highlights from the Nov. 13 District of West Kelowna Council meeting: School Site Acquisition Charge Council was informed that the Board of Education...
Bunker style grow op taken down
A large bunker style grow operation was taken down by North Okanagan RCMP this morning. When police arrived they discovered a man on the property and a two level confined space concrete bunker with a multiple stage growing operation. Officers seized 4608 plants. Half the operation was powered by a hydro connection while the rest...
RCMP looking for witness in hit and run
An elderly man was sent to hospital this afternoon after a hit and run accident in West Kelowna. The incident took place around 2:30 p.m. on Elliott Rd. near Churchill Rd. Police believe the 80-year-old was hit by a white Toyota Matrix that exited the Shell gas station located at the corner of Main St....
Increased funding for employment training programs
People receiving services through the Employment Program of B.C. could be eligible for up to a maximum of $7,500 in tuition funding toward skills training. The amount of support previously available for unemployed British Columbians was capped at $4,000. To receive help, job seekers must first meet with employment advisors through WorkBC Employment Services Centres...
Students to raise awareness of global health issues
Nursing students from UBC’s Okanagan campus have partnered with the Students Without Borders Academy (SWBA) program at Kalamalka Secondary School to help Grade 11 and 12 students learn about global health issues. High school teacher Dave Fehr welcomed UBC nursing students Amanda Fehr, Ashlyn McAmmond, and Melissa Stoesz into his classroom to teach the SWBA...
Men sought in West Kelowna liquor store robbery
Police are looking for two men who robbed a liquor store at knifepoint last night. West Kelowna RCMP say they received a report of the robbery taking place at the Liquor Depot located at 3000 Louie Drive just before 9 p.m. Nov. 13. A man entered the store and waited by the beer display for...
Anti-bullying reporting tool launched
The province launched an anti-bullying website today as part of a strategy to eliminate bullying through cultural changes. The new website offers links and tips for parents and students and includes an online reporting tool giving students an anonymous and secure way to report instances of threats and bullying as well as other safety concerns....
Two missing teens might be together (according to Facebook)
Police searching for a 15-year-old girl say she may be with another missing girl. Facebook agrees. Police alerted the media about the 15-year-old runaway Friday afternoon, saying she may have been with another girl. The news appears to have come from a Facebook status update. A new photo of the teen with two other girls...
Bogus door-to-door contractor questioned by police
Kelowna residents are asked to be on the lookout for a fast talking man posing as a door-to-door contractor. A man aggressively offering his services to residents of an apartment complex in the 1200 block of Brookside Ave. was reported to police around noon Nov. 4. The building does not allow solicitation and police say...
Phone scammers target computers
Police are warning the public to be wary of anyone calling out of the blue claiming to be able to fix problems on home computers. The Kelowna RCMP recently received reports of a cold-call scam where the caller claimed to represent Microsoft or a company contracted by Microsoft. Police say there is a method to...
Local apple growers win big
It was a sweet year for Okanagan apple growers at the 90th annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto this year.
Central Okanagan Remembrance Day Ceremonies
In honour of Remembrance Day, several ceremonies will be held throughout the Central Okanagan. The Regional District of Central of Central Okanagan office will be closed Sunday, Nov. 11 and Monday, Nov. 12. Kelowna City Park Cenotaph Organized by the Royal Canadian Legion, Kelowna Branch #26 At approximately 10:45 am a parade of participating organizations...