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Kelowna Chiefs name new head coach
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Chiefs are pleased to welcome their new head coach for the 2014/15 KIJHL season. Jason Tansem will take over the position after spending last season as assistant coach with the team. General Manager Grant Sheridan welcomes Tansem to the position. “As a team, we not only work to develop players for...
Okanagan College drives trades career exploration to Revelstoke
For the very first time, Okanagan College’s Trades Discovery Trailer will stop in Revelstoke. On April 24, Okanagan College instructors and industry representatives will be at the Revelstoke Forum to show secondary school students, their parents, and members of the general public, what it means to work in a variety of different trades. “There has...
Pleasant Valley Road construction to begin April 21
VERNON - Beginning the week of April 21 and continuing into the fall of 2014, Pleasant Valley Road construction from 41 Ave to 48 Ave will commence, including road reconstruction, new water main, replacement of storm and sanitary sewer piping, and new sidewalk. Work will progress in two phases: Phase I on 41 Avenue to...
Parks and sports fields open for the season
WEST KELOWNA - Operations staff has been busy getting parks and sports fields in the District of West Kelowna ready for a new season. Various parks amenities have been prepped for opening on April 17 in time for the Easter long weekend. The only exceptions will be the Kids Care Spray Park in Westbank Centre...
Gear up for 2014 Bike to School and Work Week
VERNON - The City of Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) are encouraging North Okanagan residents to ride their bikes in support of the 2014 Bike to School and Work Week from May 25 to June 1. To promote the event, the City is inviting new and returning team leaders to a...
Development of Gravel Resources and Land Use Opportunities
The District of Summerland has an opportunity to generate revenue to assist in reducing Summerland’s infrastructure deficit. An estimated $50,000,000 m³ of gravel (enough to satisfy municipal needs for 3,300 years) is located on municipal land adjacent to our landfill. Plans are underway to generate long-term revenue and maximize the use of this community asset....
Three prospects to compete for Telus Cup
KAMLOOPS - The Kamloops Blazers will have three prospects competing for the 2014 Telus Cup for the Midget AAA National Championship in Moose Jaw. Forward Jake Kryski, defenseman Dawson Davidson and goaltender Connor Ingram will all be playing for the Telus Cup from April 21-27. Kryski was acquired by the Blazers in July 2013 in...
Controlled Burning in Coldham Regional Park: April 16, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Wednesday, April 16) in a nine hectare section of Coldham Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is allowed today for those eligible Central Okanagan property owners with permits from their local fire authority. All local fire departments...
UPDATE: Missing teen located
UPDATE: Hayley Haines, 16, who was reported missing April 9 has been found and is now safe at home with family. KAMLOOPS - The RCMP are hoping someone knows what happened to a 16-year-old girl, missing for almost a week. Hayley Haines' family and friends haven't heard from her since April 9 and are very...
Coroner confirms identity of man found dead near Mission Flats Road
KAMLOOPS - The man found dead in a field off Mission Flats Road in Kamloops has been identified. He was Alexander McIntosh, 87, of Kamloops. The family filed a missing person's report with RCMP Aug. 19, 2013. McIntosh was found in the field April 8, 2014, in the morning. Foul play has been ruled out....
AC/DC retiring? Rumours swirl about legendary heavy metal group
For those about to retire, we salute you — or not.
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Jaymee Russell St. Louis
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of April 16, 2014. Jaymee Russell St. Louis, 20, is wanted for one count of breach of probation. St. Louis is described as a white male, 5’7” tall and 119 lbs. He has brown hair...
Teens who suffer concussion more likely to attempt suicide, be bullied: study
TORONTO – Teenagers who have suffered a traumatic brain injury such as a concussion have a significantly higher risk of attempting suicide, being bullied and seeking help for mental health issues from crisis help lines, a study has found.
Controlled Burning in Coldham Regional Park: April 15, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Tuesday, April 15th) in a nine hectare section of Coldham Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is allowed today for those eligible Central Okanagan property owners with permits from their local fire authority. All local fire departments...
Splash of Colour parking restrictions
B.C. Lions Society will host its first Splash of Colour 5-kilometre fun run on Saturday, April 19. Participants will be using sidewalks and pathways. Traffic control personnel will be visible and motorists may experience minor disruptions where participants cross Water Street (north of Smith Avenue), as well as Cawston Avenue and Water Street near Prospera...