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Man arrested for allegedly stealing from mailboxes
KEREMEOS - An Osoyoos man has been arrested for theft from mailboxes. Michael Minchau of Keremeos was charged with mischief, theft of mail and possession of stolen property related to mailbox thefts that happened on Meadowlark Drive in Osoyoos. To contact a reporter for this story, to send photos or videos, email Shannon Quesnel at...
Blazers week in review: February 11
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 vs. Edmonton Oil Kings – 4-1 Loss The game was tied 1-1 going into the third period, but the Oil Kings stepped up their game and scored three times in the third period for a 4-1 win. Matt Bellerive recorded his first goal with the Blazers on a rebound. Tyler Santos...
Scammers on the job during holiday weekend
OSOYOOS - Hold onto your wallets — Osoyoos RCMP say two scams were attempted over the holiday weekend. The first reports came in to RCMP Sunday about someone calling, claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, telling people they owed money. Targets were told if they didn't hand over $750 immediately, they would be...
Truck crashes into four others in bizarre accident
OSOYOOS - It might have looked like a demolition derby downtown when a Dodge Dakota truck rear-ended a Buick before moving on to smash three other parked cars Friday. Just before noon, Osoyoos RCMP were called to a five vehicle collision at Main and 87 Street. Police say a Dodge Dakota rear-ended a Buick Century...
Howell gives Canada fourth gold as impressive medal haul continues
SOCHI, Russia – Five things to know Tuesday at the Sochi Olympics:
Man rolls car, may face impaired charge
VERNON - Police suspect a man who rolled his car Sunday on Highway 97 near the Army Camp may have been drinking. At about 5:45 a.m. Mounties responded to a report of a rollover on Highway 97. When they arrived they found the 24-year-old Vernon driver of the Mazda banged up with injuries to his...
Rockets among 29 WHL grads off to the Sochi Olympic games
CALGARY, AB - The Western Hockey League is proud to announce that 29 WHL graduates, including five Kelowna Rockets alumni, will participate in the 2014 Winter Olympic Games men’s hockey tournament in Sochi, Russia in February. The Olympic men’s hockey tournament includes 12 national teams. Eight of those 12 teams boast at least one WHL...
Dan Albas MP for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Media Advisory for Tuesday, Feb 11 – Budget Day
Today is "Budget Day" - Budget 2014 will be tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday, February 11 at approximately 4 p.m. in Ottawa (1 p.m. in B.C.) - Following the Budget – MP Dan Albas will be available for comments and questions – if you would like to schedule a call with Dan...
Successful EIZ program expands to Downtown Penticton
PENTICTON — Construction value has exceeded $26 million within municipal boundaries since the City of Penticton first implemented Economic Investment Zones (EIZ) four years ago, and this figure is set to rise even more as the EIZ program focuses more on Downtown Penticton. “The City of Penticton is committed to creating economic opportunity, and the...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Gary Engedahl
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of February 11, 2014. Gary Engedahl, 42, is wanted for one count of driving while prohibited. Engedahl is described as a white male, 5’9” tall and 150 lbs. He has brown hair and blue...
Avalanche risk jumps to high, considerable on some B.C. mountains
VANCOUVER – Search-and-rescue officials are warning skiers and sledders about dangerous avalanche conditions in the coming days on mountains across much of southern British Columbia.
VIDEO: Police, firefighters led into chase on thin ice
KAMLOOPS - A man out on thin ice just east of Overlander Bridge this afternoon appeared to be playing games with police and fire crews trying to rescue him. Numerous calls to 911 just after 2 p.m. reported a man wandering on dangerous ice near Overlander Bridge. Mounties and firefighters headed to Schubert Road to...
Water shut off for emergency repair of Olalla water system
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen wishes to advise Olalla Water System customers that the water will be shut off for residents from 4th Street north to the end of town for a few hours for an emergency water main repair. RDOS crews are onsite and hope to have the repair completed before 8:00 PM tonight....
Water shut off for emergency repair of Olalla water system
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen wishes to advise Olalla Water System customers that the water will be shut off for residents from 4th Street north to the end of town for a few hours for an emergency water main repair. RDOS crews are onsite and hope to have the repair completed before 8:00 PM tonight....
Dennis Coates recipient of WHL Distinguished Service Award
CALGARY - Ron Robison, Commissioner of the Western Hockey League, announced today, on behalf of the WHL Board of Governors that former Kamloops Blazers Director and Alternate Governor Dennis Coates is a recipient of the WHL Distinguished Service Award for the 2013 – 14 season. Dennis Coates has been associated with the WHL since 1971. ...
Firefighter rooftop campout
PENTICTON — Penticton Fire Department firefighters are looking to take fundraising for muscular dystrophy to new heights this year. The Firefighter Rooftop Campout returns scheduled for Feb. 20 to 22, when firefighters will camp on the roof of the Penticton Safeway building at 1301 Main St. in shifts, eating and sleeping on the roof as...
College English professor a contender in online short story “Deathmatch”
Between Jan. 20 and March 9, eight short stories are going head to head in the 5th annual Deathmatch online short story contest. Hosted by Canadian independent arts magazine, brokenpencil, the competition pits selected writers against each other, including Kelowna author and Okanagan College English professor Sean Johnston. In Deathmatch, site visitors to www.brokenpencil.com can...
Nordic scholars visit UBC to share urban sustainability ideas
NORDIC COUNTRIES GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED AS LEADERS IN SUSTAINABLE URBAN PRACTICES Google the world’s 10 most livable countries and most often four Northern European places appear in the top 10: Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Iceland. While Canada is in good company, generally placing in the top 10, Northern European countries almost always earn top spot....
Woman arrested during search of suspected grow-op
WEST KELOWNA - A West Kelowna woman, 51, will attend court to find out if she'll be charged after Mounties shut down a grow-op yesterday. Officers arrived at the suspected grow-op in the 2800 block of Lower Glenrosa Road with a warrant. Police seized 142 marijuana plants found in the basement and arrested the woman...
New school and fresh start for South Okanagan students
OLIVER - It's been two years since a fire destroyed a large portion of South Okanagan Secondary School and the community joined together yesterday to celebrate the offical reopening of the school. The new school isn't just functional, it's beautiful, with large wood beams visible throughout, high ceilings, coloured floors and a large skylight. It...
Highlights from February 6 Regional Board meeting
Selected highlights from the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen held Thursday, February 6. Complete minutes of the meeting will be made available to the public following adoption at the next scheduled Board meeting February 20, 2014. *** The Board of Directors met with representatives from FortisBC to...
Police search for missing teens
WEST KELOWNA - Police continue to search for a 17 year old West Kelowna boy after he was reported missing early Sunday morning. On December 22, 2013 at 12:20 am, the Kelowna RCMP received a report of a missing teen from a residence on the 700 block of Wilson Avenue. Daniel Schmidt, 17, apparently left...
Reconciliation as Gender Justice is subject of AlterKnowledge talk
Memorial marches and vigils are held in communities across Canada on February 14 every year. These acts of commemoration and calls to action remind people of the importance of community-led resistance to gendered and colonial violence. Reconciliation as Gender Justice is the subject of an AlterKnowledge Series discussion to be held at the Alternator Gallery,...
Free Skating In West Kelowna Celebrating National Flag Day Feb. 15
Wear your red and white and join us for free public skating, a craft and treats to celebrate the 49th birthday of our National Flag and get in the team Canada spirit. Free Skating National Flag Day Saturday, February 15th 11:15 am to 12:30 pm Jim Lind Arena National Flag of Canada Day was declared...