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Jennifer Stahn

Jennifer Stahn

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
  • Articles: 4312

Kelowna road closures for the first week of August

KELOWNA - Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 4, until Saturday, Aug. 8, paving on Springfield Road between Monterey Road to Rutland Road South will reduce traffic to one travel lane in each direction from 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Traffic may periodically be reduced to single-lane alternating traffic between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Hollywood Road South...

Hot start to August in the Okanagan

RAIN EXPECTED THIS WEEK OKANAGAN - It was a hot and sunny August long weekend in the Okanagan but expect things will cool off a bit during the week. Temperatures easily soared above the 30 Celsius mark every day this past weekend and while today, Aug. 4, will see the mercury hit just above seasonal...

Hot start to August in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - It was a hot and sunny August long weekend in Kamloops but expect things will cool off a bit during the week. Temperatures easily soared to the mid-30s every day this past weekend and while today, Aug. 4, will see the mercury hit seasonal normals things will cool off for a couple of...

Three more federal infrastructure grants for the North Thompson area

NORTH THOMPSON - This week the federal government continued to roll out funding for projects around the region. Among the announcements was funding for Blue River, Clearwater and Sun Peaks. In total more than $300,000 in funding was doled out to the three communities as part of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program. In Sun...

Public input invited on Merritt timber supply review

MERRITT - Comments are being accepted until Sept. 23, 2015, on a discussion paper released today as part of a comprehensive timber supply review for the Merritt Timber Supply Area. Public feedback on the discussion paper will be considered by the chief forester before setting the new allowable annual cut. The discussion paper provides the...

Run away from your smoking addiction

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - A new program is popping up around the country which will help you run away from your problems. The Running Room is launching a Run To Quit program, which will be backed by federal funding and support from the Canadian Cancer Society. The program is designed to help smokers quit by incorporating running...

Earth, Fire & Water with the Kamloops Printmakers’ Society

KAMLOOPS - There are many fantastic arts related groups in the Kamloops area, one of them being the Kamloops Printmakers Society.  This non-profit organization provides studio facilities for artists working in print based media. The studio, located on McMaster Way, is equipped through the generous contribution of the society members, and provides a wide range...

Take the Kelowna Hidden Gems Park Challenge

KELOWNA - The City of Kelowna is home to more than 200 parks and green spaces with an abundance of amenities — there’s something for everyone. Over the past six weeks, the city has shared some parks it considers to be ‘hidden gems’ via social media. Now, residents are invited to partake in the fun....

Resource recovery centre public information meeting

KAMLOOPS - The City of Kamloops is proposing to purchase the Owl Road Landfill and establish a resource recovery centre and a Public Works and Utilities satellite yard. The cost to purchase the site, reduce the size of the existing landfill operations, and begin a recovery centre is estimated at $10 million. Administration proposes that...

Volunteer Highlights for July 30 to Aug. 06

Rotary Club of Kamloops Daybreak Kamloops Ribfest  Volunteers - On Thurs. Aug. 6 to Mon. Aug. 10 at Riverside Park at the Rotary Bandshell, professional ribbers from Canada and the US are coming to show off their cooking styles and their delicious rib recipes with entertainment and more. Positions include - Family Fun Zone, Corn...

Markets, corn and music fill B.C. Day long weekend in Vernon

VERNON - Another long weekend is upon us and if you are looking to get out and enjoy the summer heat Mother Nature will be gifting us this weekend, plus there is lots to keep you busy. Environment Canada is calling for temperatures in the mid-30s with sunshine all weekend, but if you are looking...

Okanagan to enjoy a sunny and hot long weekend

OKANAGAN - It looks like Mother Nature will be showing off again this weekend, with hot temperatures and lots of sun expected for the August long weekend. Following highs in the low-30s Thursday, Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to reach 36 Celsius in Vernon and Kelowna today, July 31, and 34 C in Penticton....

Expect a sunny and hot long weekend in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - It looks like Mother Nature will be showing off again this weekend, with hot temperatures and lots of sun expected for the August long weekend. Yesterday, July 30, the mercury hit 35.7 Celsius and today Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to be even hotter, with a high of 37 C in the...

Fire risk high and heading higher into B.C. Day long weekend

DON'T BE STUPID WITH FIRE THIS LONG WEEKEND THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - There are currently two fires of note and more than a dozen active fires burning in the Kamloops Fire Centre and with yet another hot, dry week ahead of us the fire danger rating is quickly heading into the extreme level throughout the region once...

Man arrested following stabbing at a Kamloops gas station

KAMLOOPS - A fight between two men in the parking lot of a North Shore Esso gas station ended when one of the men was stabbed in the back early this morning. RCMP were called to the disturbance in the 200-block of Tranquille Road just after midnight, July 30. Const. Jason Epp of Kamloops RCMP...