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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....
Virtual open house for city park concept plan update
Residents took time to share ideas for the development of an initial City Park Concept Plan – and now City staff want feedback on an updated version of the plan. Some key changes include: improved picnic areas, separated cycling and pedestrian pathways, separated adolescent activities from children's amenities, improved waterfront access (boardwalk and diving tower),...
Dan Albas MP: weekly report
As a Canadian and as an elected official, Canada Day is easily my favorite day of the year. It is that one special day when we, as a nation, come together and celebrate all that we love about our country. While we gather in celebration here in Canada it should not be lost on us...
Park & Play coming to a park near you
Park & Play, a free family fun night taking place at parks around Kelowna, is kicking off its fifth season at Curlew Park in the Mission on Tuesday, July 2. From 5 to 8 p.m., the City’s Park & Play crew will fill the park with fun games and activities for children and parents/guardians, such...
West Kelowna annual report ready
The District of West Kelowna has prepared its 2012 Annual Report and it is ready for public review. The 2012 Annual Report provides an accounting of the District of West Kelowna's financial position, as well as highlights of the programs and services delivered and the projects undertaken throughout the year. Publication of an Annual Report...
Statement regarding Dog Breed Specific Regulations
The Regional District of Central Okanagan wishes to make it clear that it is not considering any change in regulations that would propose a ban on any specific breed of dog. Such a suggestion was not a part of the Regional Dog Control Service Review that was fully endorsed by the Regional Board last fall. ...
Curbside catch basin mosquito treatments
This week you may see people driving through Central Okanagan neighbourhoods and throwing packets into curbside catch basins. Weather permitting from Tuesday, June 25th through Sunday, June 30th, five crews (three in cars, two on scooters) will be driving by every roadside catch basin in the City of Kelowna, District of Lake Country, a portion...