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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.
Peachland council meeting highlights
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Man bent on killing as many co-workers as he could at Edmonton warehouse: Crown
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RCMP seek public’s help to find missing Penticton man
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RCMP asking for help to find missing Vernon-area man
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UPDATE: Missing Vernon-area man located
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