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Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
  • Articles: 5188

Blazers host Rockets Friday night

KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers are hosting their divisional rivals on Friday night as the Kelowna Rockets make their second appearance of the season at Interior Savings Centre.  Kamloops Harley Davidson is the game sponsor and they will be set up in sponsor’s corner on the concourse selling select clothing. Christmas Amalgamated will be set...

Hot ashes cause of minor house fire

KELOWNA - A house caught fire today when the resident left hot ashes on the lawn beside the home. Three fire engines, one rescue vehicle and a command vehicle along with 19 firefighters responded to the incident at 1646 Mountain Ave. at 11:22 a.m. When they arrived, the fire was beginning to climb the siding and...

Traffic stop eventually leads to civil forfeiture

KELOWNA - A Kelowna man was first caught for speeding, then lost cell phones and $51,780 in a civil forfeiture. When RCMP stopped the red Volkswagon Beetle for going 86 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone on Highway 33 East near McKenzie Road, a search was conducted for undisclosed reasons. During the search police...

Keep holiday purchases secure this season

PENTICTON -  Though volunteer patrols have been out for the past three weeks to watch over parking lots during the busy holiday shopping season, out of sight out of mind is something to consider if leaving purchases in locked cars. Penticton RCMP Corp. Jas Johal says more than 7,000 vehicles have been checked since the...

Edmonton murder investigation leads to Kelowna man

EDMONTON - A Kelowna man has been charged with first degree murder following an investigation into a 2012 house fire where the body of a man was found. Thaven Phillip Gardiner, 38, was charged in the death of Phillipp Jochen Woehrle, 28, whose body was found by Edmonton Fire and rescue amongst the ashes of...

Poppy donation tray thief nabbed

KAMLOOPS - The man believed responsible for stealing poppy donation trays from businesses on Victoria Street Nov. 12 has been identified. Kamloops RCMP received two reports of a man entering a business and taking off with the tray containing donations. Charges will be recommended against the 22-year-old Kamloops man. To contact a reporter for this...

Scammers claiming to be grandkids in trouble target seniors

KAMLOOPS - Seniors are once again the target of the latest scam to hit Kamloops. The RCMP is warning people to be careful when the person on the other end of the phone line claims they're a relative and needs money. Two different seniors were contacted this morning with the same scam. In both cases,...

Police seek witnesses to hit and run on Springfield Road

KELOWNA - The RCMP is shouting out to the public after a hit and run on Springfield Road yesterday failed to yield witnesses. At about 4:45 Kelowna RCMP received a report of a hit and run on Springfield Road near Kirschner. A large truck slammed into the rear of a westbound Toyota Corolla as it...

Homeowner foils break in attempt

SALMON ARM - RCMP say a break and enter attempt involving six men Tuesday was foiled by a homeowner's security measures. The owner of a property on Yankee Flats Road dialed 911, saying several men were trying to break in. The home is located close to Salmon Arm but within the Vernon zone so both...

Two more alleged dealers off Penticton streets

PENTICTON - The Drug Task Force was cleaning up an area of Skaha Lake Road Monday, netting two people allegedly peddling illegal drugs in parking lots. There were two separate arrests November 25. A woman, 19, was taken away in handcuffs from the parking lot of a hotel in the 2700 block of Skaha Lake...

Minimal disruption for all during Kelowna Family YMCA renovations

During a 10 month renovation to the Kelowna Family YMCA aquatic change rooms starting January 6th, 2014, disruption to members and the public will be minimal. “Serving families is a priority and the YMCA is investing in creating temporary change cubicles for families and special needs during this time” says Karlene Sewell, GM Kelowna Family...

Logan Lake to close emergency department Friday

LOGAN LAKE - The Logan Lake Health Centre emergency department will once again close for a day because they won't have enough doctors. The temorary closure takes place Friday, Nov. 29. Normal operations are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to noon. The rest of the health centre will remain open with other services available as...

Road closure due to movie production 13 Steps

KELOWNA - Numerous Productions Inc. is in Kelowna filming its new production, 13 Steps. To ensure the safety of residents and crew, Bay Avenue in the downtown North End will be closed between Ellis Street to Guy Street from 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 to 3 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. RCMP members will be onsite...

Firefighters’ food drive

WEST KELOWNA - The holidays are a time of great need for West Kelowna’s local food bank and the thousands of non-perishable items collected during the Christmas season can keep the shelves full right through the winter. West Kelowna Fire Rescue members are volunteering their time to go door to door throughout the community collecting...

Students to learn what it means to be digital citizens in a digital world

KELOWNA – Okanagan Mission Secondary School’s Social Media class, in conjunction with the Central Okanagan School District, are excited to welcome keynote speaker Dr. Alec Couros, Professor of Educational Technology and Media from the Faculty of Education with the University of Regina. Dr. Couros will facilitate sessions around what it means to be a digital citizen...

Kamloops… This is how we roll

KAMLOOPS – There’s something brewing in Kamloops, and Tourism Kamloops and the City of Kamloops invite you down to the Blazers game on Friday, November 29th, 2013 to find out just what it is. With the Tim Hortons’ Brier Men’s Curling Championship less than 100 days away, Tourism Kamloops and the City are launching their...

City’s ready for Old Man Winter

KELOWNA - While many residents might be wishing winter would hold off a bit longer, the City’s snow removal and sanding trucks are ready to keep snow and ice off municipal roads and sidewalks. “Even before the snow comes down, City crews will be out preparing the roads to make snow and ice clearing easier...

Choral Rhapsody returns to Sagebrush Theatre

KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops would like to invite residents to attend the 16th Annual Choral Rhapsody of Christmas at the Sagebrush Theatre. This free community event takes place on Tuesday, December 17th at 7:00. The concert is sponsored by the City of Kamloops, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services and although the event is...

Highlights of Kelowna City Council meeting – Nov. 25

Lady of the Lake Presentation Council received a presentation from Kelowna ambassadors Miss Kelowna Lady of the Lake Leah Sorge and Kelowna Princess Elizabeth Hardy about their recent activities, including their trip to Japan. Family YMCA update Council received an update on the renovation of the Kelowna Family Y in Rutland. The project will repair...

A ‘special’ Vees performance leads to win in West Kelowna

WEST KELOWNA – The Penticton Vees mastery of the West Kelowna Warriors continued Tuesday night, as they rode a strong special teams performance en route to a 3-2 come-from-behind win at Royal LePage Place. The win is the Vees third in as many games against the Warriors this season and moves them into first place...