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Crime Stoppers most wanted: Robert Bradley Diemert
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of October 23, 2013. Robert Bradley Diemert (DOB 1961-10-07) is wanted for one count of resist peace officer. Diemert is described as a 52-year-old white male, 5’6” tall and 130 lbs. He has grey hair...
UBC team part of federal concussion research initiative
Paul van Donkelaar’s research into the effect concussions have on young athlete brains received a financial boost from the federal government this week. Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose has announced Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funding for 19 concussion research projects, providing more than $4.3 million to scientists across Canada. Van Donkelaar, director of...
3rd annual free tire recycling collection program
This fall, you can easily clear out some prime mosquito breeding habitat around your home! And you can do it for free. The Regional District of Central Okanagan and its Mosquito Control Program contractor BWP Consulting are providing four free, passenger tire drop-off opportunities in Kelowna and Lake Country. Any old passenger vehicle tires or...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Theresa Mary Malo
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 26, 2013. Theresa Mary Malo (DOB 1961-12-14) is wanted for two counts of fail to comply with probation. Malo is described as a 51-year-old white female, 5’2” tall and 111 lbs. She has...
Fitkidz adds vibrancy in downtown Penticton
PENTICTON — Downtown Penticton has received an injection of vibrancy, as Fitkidz Gymnastics Club moved into the “Bus Barn” building on Ellis Street. “We are so pleased that Fitkidz has found a new home in Downtown Penticton. Their gymnastics club not only brings jobs into the commercial core, but hundreds of youth and families are...
Some bylaw disputes to be heard outside court
COLDSTREAM - Those going to court over the smaller things, such as animal and zoning complaints now have the option of bringing disputes to an independent adjudicator outside the traditional courtroom. Starting Sept. 30, the District of Coldstream will join the bylaw adjudication system offered through the Ministry of Justice. The new system is expected...
Matt Needham named Blazers team captain
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have announced that 18-year-old Matt Needham has been named team captain. The Penticton native is entering his third full season with the Blazers and was the hockey club’s first round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2010. “Matt has developed his leadership qualities over the past two seasons under guys like...
Recreation centre flood damage causing delays
COLDSTREAM – Opening of some areas of the Vernon Recreational Centre will be delayed because of flood damage from September 2. The Vernon Recreation Centre is currently shutdown for annual maintenance, with the opening originally scheduled for September 23rd. The flood earlier this month was caused when a pressure reducing valve increased the water pressure...
UBC contest gives students opportunity to meet Chris Hadfield
10 prize packages to receive backstage pass and autographed poster CENTRAL OKANAGAN - What’s so great about space? If you are a student in Grades 5 to 12, attending school in the Central Okanagan, you can write about space, produce a video or artwork – and possibly win a chance to meet Canadian astronaut Col....
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Lally Emma Charlie
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 11, 2013. Lally Emma Charlie (DOB 1982-05-15) is wanted for two counts of breach of probation. Charlie is described as a 31-year-old non-white female, 5’8” tall and 111 lbs. She has black hair...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Emerald Ludmiloa Stewart
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 5, 2013. Emerald Ludmiloa Stewart (DOB 1993-02-11) is wanted for two counts of possession of a controlled substance. Stewart is described as a 20-year-old white female, 5’7” tall and 122 lbs. She has...
Blazers week in review
Friday, August 30, 2013 at Kelowna Rockets – 4-3 Loss Mitch Lipon finished with a goal and an assist, but the Blazers fell short in a 4-3 loss to the Kelowna Rockets. Aspen Sterzer gave the Blazers a chance late in the game scoring with 1:40 remaining. Taran Kozun went the distance in goal. Click...
Preventing suicide: We all have the potential to save a life
Each year suicide claims the lives of more than 3,500 people in Canada. According to the 2010 Coroner’s Report, B.C. lost an average of 495 people a year due to suicide over the years 2001 to 2010. The effects of suicide can be devastating to our communities and our families. “Suicide can shatter the family...
Construction Starts at West Highland Park
Kamloops – The City of Kamloops has begun construction on a 1.8 kilometre multi-use pathway at new West Highlands Park in Aberdeen neighborhood. The 3.5 metre wide fully accessible pathway will provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The path will feature spectacular vistas of the North Thompson valley with scenic viewpoints and picnic...
Community support grows for West Kelowna KidSport
A program aimed at ensuring all West Kelowna children have access to organized sports has received a big boost this week, thanks to two fundraising events. West Kelowna KidSport™ has received a record $5,486 thanks to $2,800 raised during the annual Hockey Swap held Sunday, August 25 and a generous $2,686 donation from the West...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Cassidy Baron Billy
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of August 22, 2013. Cassidy Baron Billy (DOB 1981-05-13) is wanted for nine counts of breach of undertaking, one count of break and enter and one count of failure to appear. Billy is described as...
Be a kid at heart again and join Kelowna’s first Run in Colour
KELOWNA - Kelowna's inaugural Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour on behalf of Kelowna General Hospital Foundation (KGH Foundation) takes place on September 21 starting at Waterfront Park. It is a great opportunity for young and old to be kids at heart again! And Kelowna's Twin Creek Media has taken this challenge seriously by supporting...
Global Music Fest this Saturday in West Kelowna
The District of West Kelowna, with the generous support of key sponsor Reuter Real Estate, presents the inaugural Global Music Fest this Saturday in Memorial Park. Global Music Fest 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 24 Memorial Park (adjacent to Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre) 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Kids Zone 7:00 p.m....
MP Dan Albas weekly report
As I shared in a recent report roughly one month ago, Canada Day is my favorite day of the year in large part because it is that one special day when we, as a Country, come together and celebrate all that we love about our great nation. Since being elected as a Member of Parliament...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Cody Wayne William Miner
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of July 31, 2013. Cody Wayne William Miner (DOB 1989-03-24) is wanted for four counts of breach of undertaking and one count of drive while suspended. Miner is described as a 24-year-old white male, 6’3”...
Community projects improve access to healthy local food
Everyone deserves to have access to food that is nutritious and safe in order to achieve good health, productivity, and a sense of well-being. Interior Health, through the Community Food Action Initiative (CFAI), has recently provided a total of $60,000 to help build food security in four local areas: Canoe/Dog Creek, Kamloops, Nelson, and Cranbrook/Kimberley....
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...
Springer Park to officially open
Construction is nearing completion at the new Springer Park on Elliott Road and the District of West Kelowna is inviting the community to join Mayor Doug Findlater and Council for an official grand opening on Tuesday, July 16. The ribbon cutting ceremony will start at 11 a.m. Springer Park will be the second of three...
Blazers acquire first round prospect for Cheveldave
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers have announced that they have traded 20-year-old goaltender Cole Cheveldave and a fourth round WHL Bantam pick in 2015 in exchange for 15-year-old Jake Kryski and a seventh round WHL Bantam pick in 2014. Kryski was the Raiders first round, 13th overall pick in the 2013 WHL Bantam Draft....