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MP Dan Albas report Sept. 9
In one of my July reports I referenced the importance of innovation and cited specific examples where our Government has entered into partnership agreements with many value added wood producers in Western Canada including Okanagan Falls. The importance of developing new wood based building technology is critically important to many communities in Okanagan-Coquihalla as it...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Paige Marie Nelson
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 10, 2013. Paige Marie Nelson (DOB 1994-08-25) is wanted for two counts of theft under $5000 and two counts of breach of undertaking. Nelson is described as a 19-year-old white female, 5’7” tall...
Upgrades continue for Hwy 33
KELOWNA – Following several upgrades to the approach to the 8 Mile Curve of Highway 33, Lake Country residents and visitors will now benefit from road resurfacing and safety improvements between Muir Road and Mills Road. The upgrades, scheduled to be completed by the end of October, include upgraded traffic signals, pedestrian countdown timers at...
UBC contest gives students opportunity to meet Chris Hadfield
10 prize packages to receive backstage pass and autographed poster What’s so great about space? If you are a student in Grades 5 to 12, attending school in the Central Okanagan, you can write about space, produce a video or artwork – and possibly win a chance to meet Canadian astronaut Col. Chris Hadfield, former...
Blazers reassign three players
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers have reassigned three 16-year-olds today including goaltender Cole Kehler, forward Deven Sideroff and defenseman Cam Reagan. All three players are expected to play Midget AAA this season. Kehler suited up in two WHL preseason games and had great numbers with a 1-1-0-0 record and a .923 save percentage. Sideroff...
Blazers week in review
Friday, September 6, 2013 vs. Kelowna Rockets – 4-0 Loss The Blazers couldn’t get on the scoreboard, while the Rockets were led by veterans Tyson Baillie and Rourke Chartier in a 4-0 home ice loss. Baillie and Chartier combined for three goals and five points in the game. Taran Kozun went the distance in goal...
Albert McGowan Park reopens
KAMLOOPS – Due to sunny, warm weather this September, the water park at Albert McGowan Park will be reopen starting today through the end of this week from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For additional information, contact the Parks Division 250-828-3551.
Pouliot acquired from Rebels
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers have acquired 19-year-old goaltender Bolton Pouliot from the Red Deer Rebels in exchange for a 6th round WHL Bantam Draft pick in 2016. Pouliot has 40 games of WHL experience as a goaltender with the Red Deer Rebels over the past two seasons. In 20 appearances last season, the Calgary...
Facebook picture leads police to alleged thief
VERNON - A stolen dirt bike may have been identified and brought to the attention of police thanks to Facebook. RCMP received a report of the theft of a $4200 2007 Yamaha dirt bike Aug. 6. It was taken from a locked shed in teh Springfield Road area of Coldstream. The owner of the bike...
Road closure on Guisachan Road between Gordon, Burtch for road reconstruction
Beginning Thursday, Sept. 12 at 6 a.m., Guisachan Road from Gordon Drive east to Burtch Road will be closed to thru traffic and a detour will be in effect to accommodate road and sidewalk improvements. The road is scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 27, weather permitting. Access to businesses and residences on Guisachan Road without...
Man charged for alleged bear spray attack
OLIVER - Charges have been laid after a 59-year-old woman alleged her apartment was being filled with bear spray. The incident was reported to emergency services Sept. 8 at about 11 p.m. Mounties went to the home in the 600 block of Earle Crescent in Oliver to find a can of bear spray wrapped in...
Scotch Creek Forest Service Road temporarily closed
SALMON ARM - Travellers are advised the Scotch Creek Forest Service Road (FSR) will be temporarily closed at the 12.5-kilometre marker from Monday, Sept. 16 to Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, due to a bridge upgrade. Ministry staff will be replacing deteriorated log cribs that support the bridge with a new stabilized retaining wall with a longer lifespan. The...
Police look for answers after man beaten
VERNON - Police are looking for information on a man found unconscious in the rear parking lot of the Best Western Vernon Lodge Friday night. RCMP say the 53-year-old is from Vernon. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to Vernon Jubilee Hospital. The Vernon Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate and hope anyone who...
Free, open textbooks available for students and instructors
VICTORIA - Fifteen open, online textbooks in subject areas ranging from math and chemistry to marketing, psychology, and business have been reviewed by post-secondary faculty and are now freely available for download from BCcampus. "We're leading the country with our development of open, online textbooks, using technology to make education more flexible and affordable," said Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk....
Rocket McKinlay scores contract in Utah
When Dylen McKinlay came to the Kelowna Rockets last season, he was an unknown commodity. But together with fellow 20-year-olds Cody Fowlie and JT Barnett, McKinlay helped to stabilize a young Rockets team and had a solid final campaign in the WHL. Now the Langley native has turned that into a contract with the ECHL's...
B.C. marks FASD Prevention and Support Day
VICTORIA - Sept. 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention and Support Day in B.C., an opportunity to raise awareness around the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy and to support healthy women, their infants and their families. Health Canada estimates nine in every 1,000 infants are born with FASD, making it the leading known preventable cause of...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Faye Marie Ethier
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of September 9, 2013. Faye Marie Ethier (DOB 1962-07-06) is wanted for two counts of fail to comply with probation. Ethier is described as a 51-year-old white female, 5’6” tall and 161 lbs. She has...
B.C. participates in Senate reference case
VICTORIA - The B.C. government filed its legal position today with the Supreme Court of Canada in the federal government's Senate reference case about what procedures would be required to reform or abolish the Senate. It is B.C.'s position that any significant changes to the Senate should be subject to the general Constitution amendment process and made in consultation with...
Come celebrate in your new Jim Lind arena
MP Dan Albas and West Kelowna Mayor and Council cordially invite all West Kelowna residents to attend the official opening of the newly-renovated Jim Lind Arena, including a free public skate! Jim Lind Arena Official Opening FREE PUBLIC SKATE 2760 Cameron Road, West Kelowna Saturday, September 14 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free skate rentals...
UPDATE: Stolen trailer piled high with canoes found
UPDATE: 2:45 p.m. Sept. 6, 2013 The trailer full of canoes has been found. RCMP Const. Cheryl Bush says a radio listener heard about the theft and called the detachment. The trailer was found abandoned near the place it was taken from. An investigation into the matter is ongoing. 1:03 p.m. Sept. 6, 2013 KAMLOOPS...
Support and awareness are key to ending Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
VICTORIA - Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) affects an estimated nine in every 1,000 infants. And because the wide-ranging symptoms are not always visibly apparent, it is sometimes called an invisible disability. Yet those who live with FASD face life-long challenges that most of us don't ever have to worry about. They often have difficulty finishing high school, building...
Two years of Liberal jobs plan leaves B.C. with 9,500 fewer private sector jobs
VICTORIA — This month’s jobs report shows the province has lost 9,500 private sector jobs since the Liberals launched their jobs plan two years ago, proving that the plan has been a failure, say New Democrats. “The B.C. Liberal jobs plan is a failure. We’ve lost 9,500 private-sector jobs since it started two years ago,...
August job numbers show modest growth for province
VICTORIA - British Columbia experienced modest growth in employment in August. The province had a net increase of 6,200 jobs, with part-time employment increasing by 16,000. This gain was off-set by a decrease of 9,800 full-time jobs. Since August of last year, employment is up by 8,400 in the Vancouver Island and Coast region; down by 1,500 in...
Grist joins Sharks rookies in Penticton
KAMLOOPS – Kamloops Blazers defenseman Sam Grist is on his way to Penticton, BC to join the San Jose Sharks rookie squad at the Young Stars Tournament being held in Penticton, BC. The 20-year-old, who stands at 6’5” and 228lbs, suited up for 61 games with the Blazers last season posting five goals, and 21...