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iN TRAFFIC: Watch out for compact ice on the TransCan and Connector
It’s a chilly morning and drivers are being warned of wintery conditions on some Interior…
Why there’s no longer ice racing on Duck Lake in the Okanagan
As Okanagan Valley lakes go, Duck Lake is not one of the biggest or better…
iN PHOTOS: How unique lake ice formations were created in the Shuswap
A woman in the Shuswap discovered some interesting ice formations on Little Shuswap Lake calling…
Why there may not be any Okanagan ice wine this winter
While the warm winter to date is not good for ice wine it’s not actually…
iN PHOTOS: Mother nature’s intricate ice designs in Okanagan, Kamloops
While cold temperatures and snow appear to be delayed in the valley bottoms so far…
Starving, frozen dog rescued from thin ice at Big White
KELOWNA – Firefighters say they got there just in time. Thanks to a hiker at…
Lumby arena showcases upcoming Hockeyville renovations
LUMBY – Female skaters in Lumby are set to see better facilities as the Pat…
Unstable, dangerous ice on North Okanagan lake
VERNON – Ice skaters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts are being warned to watch their…
Kelowna crash a reminder that slippery road conditions are out there — even without the snow
KELOWNA – Road conditions may have played a role in a crash that sent two…
Slippery conditions contributed to two weekend crashes in North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – There were a couple crashes over the weekend attributed, at least in…
Kelowna police dog sniffs out two break and enter suspects
KELOWNA – After helping his handler nab two break and enter suspects last Saturday, Ice…
Ice mostly gone from Kal Lake, but beauty remains frozen in time through photographer’s lens
VERNON – If you haven’t gone for a skate at Kal Beach yet, you’ve likely…
Conservation officers come to aid of deer stranded on ice in Vernon
VERNON – Conservation officers in Vernon rescued a deer caught in a slippery situation yesterday.…
Cold weather transforms Kal Lake into stunning skating rink
VERNON – Frigid weather has had a magical effect on Kal Beach in Vernon, where…
Report of person falling into Swan Lake turns out to not be a person at all
VERNON - There was some commotion on Swan Lake Tuesday afternoon after reports that someone may have fallen through the ice. As it turns out, it was probably just a wild animal. Leigh Pearson with Vernon Search and Rescue says they found the hole in the ice and discovered animal tracks, but no human footprints....
Submerged, frozen and, yes, probably covered by insurance
VERNON - It’s been cool and snowy in the Okanagan lately, but not cold enough to stop a truck from plunging through the ice on Swan Lake in Vernon. The lake is a popular ice-fishing destination, and it’s not uncommon to see vehicles out on the ice during the winter. But as one driver found...
City wants your help when the snow flies
KELOWNA – Don’t leave you vehicle parked on the street once the snow starts falling in Kelowna, that way city crews can do a better job of plowing and sanding. That’s the word the City of Kelowna is trying to spread in advance of the snowfall forecast for Friday. Environment Canada is calling for flurries Friday...
Two men waiting for court date after police seize drugs that look like candies
KELOWNA - Lab analysis of llegal drugs peddled in Kelowna as ecstacy this past summer shows they were actually methamphetamine, RCMP say. Two men from Quebec ages 21 and 20 are facing possible charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking following their arrest Aug. 7, according to a media release. Police were called to...
Local mountie takes a plunge for ALS research
KELOWNA – Const. Kris Clark of the Kelowna RCMP made a splash Friday afternoon, in support of ALS research. Clark was nominated by a host of a local radio station earlier this week to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral sensation that is raising money and awareness for ALS research. Clark says he...