Jennifer Stahn

Jennifer Stahn

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
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Fire rips through West Kelowna home

WEST KELOWNA - Residents and their pet were able to escape as flames tore through a home in West Kelowna Wednesday night. West Kelowna Fire Rescue was called to a fire at a single family residence on Empire Place in the Mission Hill area of West Kelowna around 9:45 p.m., Nov. 11. When they arrived...

Never forget: Students give us something to think about this Remembrance Day

“THE SOLDIERS… DESERVE TO BE REMEMBERED AND HONOURED” THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Remembrance Day is a long-honoured tradition of remembering the sacrifices of so many Canadians, but in a day and age where war isn’t at the forefront of every home, what do kids think Remembrance Day is all about? Students at Pacific Way Elementary in Kamloops...

REMEMBRANCE DAY: In Flanders Fields

In Flanders Fields was first published in England's Punch magazine in December 1915. Within months, this poem came to symbolize the sacrifices of all who were fighting in the First World War. Today, the poem continues to be a part of Remembrance Day ceremonies in Canada and other countries throughout the world. The poem was...

Kamloops Symphony performs Sibelius at Sagebrush Theatre

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Symphony returns to the Sagebrush Theatre for the first of their Masterworks Series with Sibelius. They will showcase three works by the composer: Finlandia, the Violin Concerto, and Symphony #2, as an early celebration of the composer’s 150th birthday. The Finnish composer, who was known for his originality, became a national hero...

Kelowna Yacht Club receives top honours

KELOWNA - The Kelowna Yacht Club was honoured with both an excellence award and the judges’ choice for overall best entry at the 2015 Southern Interior Construction Association Commercial Building Award, bringing the award total to four for the newly constructed clubhouse. “Our architects and builders succeeded to bring to life our vision to be...

More support for Kelowna residents with brain injuries

KELOWNA - The BrainTrust Canada Association (Kelowna/Vernon) has received a grant of nearly $93,000 to help it more effectively carry out services for its clients. The grant will support client services, program groups, a school program targeting youth, and a helmet safety program. In May, the B.C. government provided $3 million in funding over three...

Learn more about Tk’emlúps archeology

KAMLOOPS - The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System is hosting an interactive presentation about Tk’emlúps archeology led by Carryl Armstrong of the Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park. The event takes place at the Kamloops Library on Thursday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m. Carryl studied archeology at SFU and has worked as an archeologist with the Neskonlith...

Ski teams take to the slopes at Sun Peaks

SUN PEAKS - Ski teams from Whistler, Mt Tremblant, and Edmonton hit the slopes of Sun Peaks Resort Monday morning. The B.C. Interior resort is the first to provide skiing on its alpine slopes this season. “Sun Peaks became known as an early season training venue in the lead up to the 2010 Games,” Darcy...

Woman found dead at West Kelowna house fire identified

WEST KELOWNA - A body found at the scene of a West Kelowna house fire last week has been identified as a resident of the house. The body of Hazel Delgado Budiongan, 37, was found inside the house, which was the scene of an early morning fire on Nov. 4. RCMP consider both her death...

Kamloops firefighters set world record on way to the top

KAMLOOPS - If claiming several victories at the national championship wasn’t enough, Kamloops firefighters set a new world record during the Firefighter Combat Challenge in Alabama last month as well. In September, Graham Mackenzie, Mike Brown, Don Clarke, Mark Brise, Shawn Davidson, Josh Booy and Bryce McMillan took part in the FireFit Canadian National Finals...

Heavy snow coming to a Southern Interior highway near you

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - If you are planning to hit the highways over the next couple of days make sure you are prepared to deal with winter conditions, including gusty winds and heavy snow. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 3 warning up to 20 centimetres of snow could...

Wet Veterans’ week ahead for the Okanagan

OKANAGAN - As temperatures continue to cool off in the Okanagan, there is at least a chance of snow or rain every day this week for the region. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to be at or slightly above seasonal normals most of the week, while overnight lows will be just below normal most...

Rain to fall on Remembrance Day ceremonies in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - A mix of showers, cloud and cooler temperatures is in store for Kamloops this week. Environment Canada is calling for daily highs to be near seasonal normals of 6 Celsius most of the week, though Tuesday, Nov. 10 is expected to only reach 3 C. Overnight lows will mostly be below seasonal normals...

Kamloops says ‘NO’ to performing arts centre

KAMLOOPS - Despite a strong campaign to encourage residents to say ‘yes’ to a performing arts centre, voters ultimately decided to say ‘no’ during this week’s referendum. Kamloops residents were asked whether they support the city borrowing $49 million to help build a performing arts centre. Council had already said they supported it and several...

ASK Wellness and RIH partnership helping the vulnerable in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - A partnership between the hospital in Kamloops and a local group which supports vulnerable citizens will continue to provide support services after receiving a boost from the province today. The ASK Wellness Society and Royal Inland Hospital have been working together, through a health navigator, to help people discharged from the hospital connect...

Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Nov. 5 to 12

Out of the Cold Program Out of the Cold Volunteers - The Out of the Cold Program is looking for volunteers on Wednesdays & Sundays from Nov. 01, 2015 to Mar. 31, 2016. This program provides warm meals and shelter for the homeless men & women of Kamloops. Duties: registration, distribution of clothing, helping to...

Warm fall weather, wind and rain this weekend in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - If a typical fall weekend is what you wanted this weekend you might be a little disappointed — temperatures will be warmer but wind and rain could dampen the fall fun. Environment Canada is calling for cloudy skies with a chance of flurries this morning, followed by a chance of rain the rest...

Wet weekend ahead for the Okanagan

OKANAGAN - A typical fall weekend is ahead, with single-digit temperatures and at least a chance of rain every day. Temperatures are expected to vary slightly throughout the region with Environment Canada calling for the coolest temperatures today, Nov. 6, and tomorrow in the Vernon area. The weather office is forecasting a high of just...

Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale fundraiser is back at Sahali Mall

KAMLOOPS - Kamloops Symphony’s semi-annual Barb’s Used Book and Music Sale returns to Sahali Mall Nov. 7 – 21. This has been their largest fundraiser, held twice a year for over 20 years. The success is due to their highly organized items for sale, whether it is books, sheet music, records or CDs. “We have...

Kamloops Chamber recognized nationally

KAMLOOPS - At the Canadian Chamber of Commerce conference in Ottawa recently, the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce received an “Accreditation with Distinction” designation from the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada. This recognition is given to chambers that have surpassed the basic accreditation requirements and have policies and processes in place that ensure organizational continuity and...