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Dixie Chicks add Kelowna to tour
KELOWNA - The Dixie Chicks are adding Kelowna to their Long Time Gone tour, their first through Canada in seven years. According to a press release, the destination was added because of "overwhelming demand" at other Canadian venues on their list. The event takes place at Prospera Place, October 27, 2013 with doors opening at...
Construction Starts at West Highland Park
Kamloops – The City of Kamloops has begun construction on a 1.8 kilometre multi-use pathway at new West Highlands Park in Aberdeen neighborhood. The 3.5 metre wide fully accessible pathway will provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The path will feature spectacular vistas of the North Thompson valley with scenic viewpoints and picnic...
Construction Starts at West Highland Park
Kamloops – The City of Kamloops has begun construction on a 1.8 kilometre multi-use pathway at new West Highlands Park in Aberdeen neighborhood. The 3.5 metre wide fully accessible pathway will provide recreational opportunities for all ages and abilities. The path will feature spectacular vistas of the North Thompson valley with scenic viewpoints and picnic...
Officials urge caution with fire use over long weekend
KAMLOOPS - With campfire bans now lifted throughout the province within the Wildfire Management Branch's jurisdiction, many British Columbians may be planning to light a fire while enjoying the outdoors on the Labour Day long weekend. However, Wildfire Management Branch officials would like to remind the public about B.C.'s campfire safety regulations and the need to be careful with campfire...
UBC Master’s of Social Work focuses on clinical practice opportunities
All-MSW program addresses Canada’s need for highly trained social workers As Director of the School of Social Work at UBC’s Okanagan campus, Ed Taylor had a tough call to make in establishing an enhanced Master of Social Work Program (MSW). The higher qualification was quickly becoming the new post-secondary standard in the social- and mental...
Blazers training camp notes: Blue beats White
In the annual intra-squad game at Interior Savings Centre, Team Blue had two goals and two assists from Cole Ully as they went on to win 8-4 over Team White. After an uneventful first period, Team Blue broke open the game with three straight goals in the second period. Tim Bozon started the scoring midway...
Vees remain undefeated in pre-season
PENTICTON - It wasn’t the start the Vees wanted but it was the perfect ending, as the Vees came from behind to down the visiting Trail Smoke Eaters 3-1 Wednesday. The victory pushes the Vees undefeated streak to three, as they have two wins and one tie in their first three exhibition contests. They wrap-up...
Community support grows for West Kelowna KidSport
A program aimed at ensuring all West Kelowna children have access to organized sports has received a big boost this week, thanks to two fundraising events. West Kelowna KidSport™ has received a record $5,486 thanks to $2,800 raised during the annual Hockey Swap held Sunday, August 25 and a generous $2,686 donation from the West...
September brings new beginnings, new prospects to UBC
Okanagan campus has record 8,346 students driving cultural, economic change September at UBC’s Okanagan campus is a time of new beginnings, fresh faces, new ideas, wish lists and to-do lists. And for the more than 1,300 faculty and staff, it is also a time of excitement as this year’s record 8,346 students – including 1,833...
8800 Adventure Bay Road one lane Sept. 3 to Oct, 25
The area of 8800 Adventure Bay Road will be one lane from September 3 to October 25 due to the installation of a sewer lift station near the roadway. Flagging service will be provided when the contractor is working on the road. The construction will mostly affect local traffic and this is a low volume road....
B.C. Education minister remains mum on contract talks with support workers
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's education minister is not commenting publicly about any plans the government may have if the province's school-support workers end up striking.
Court rules against B.C. polygamous leader, issues $150,000 in penalties
VANCOUVER – The leader of a B.C. community that practices polygamy has lost an appeal in federal Tax Court, which has ordered him to pay penalties of nearly $150,000.
Community support grows for West Kelowna KidSport
A program aimed at ensuring all West Kelowna children have access to organized sports has received a big boost this week, thanks to two fundraising events. West Kelowna KidSport™ has received a record $5,486 thanks to $2,800 raised during the annual Hockey Swap held Sunday, August 25 and a generous $2,686 donation from the West...
Community support grows for West Kelowna KidSport
A program aimed at ensuring all West Kelowna children have access to organized sports has received a big boost this week, thanks to two fundraising events. West Kelowna KidSport™ has received a record $5,486 thanks to $2,800 raised during the annual Hockey Swap held Sunday, August 25 and a generous $2,686 donation from the West...
Elementary school cooking program on the way
In collaboration with the Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective and chefs from top restaurants in Kelowna, Growing Chefs! successfully piloted its Classroom Gardening and Cooking Program in two Kelowna elementary school classrooms. Now they are hoping to grow their program and need your help. All you have to do is dine at your favourite participating...
City of Vernon Recognizes Chippendales for heritage preservation
City of Vernon Mayor Rob Sawatzky (right) posed with Sean Chippendale at 4704 20 Street. Mr. Chippendale, his wife and family recently did renovations to restore and preserve their historic home. The north wing of this 1983 house was constructed of squared logs. In 1910 the south section was made of poured concrete, and siding...
Buy Local program lets Farmers’ Markets get social
KELOWNA - The BC Association of Farmers' Markets (BCAFM) is targeting new customers who want fresh, nutritious and local food through $85,000 in funding from the B.C. Government's Buy Local program. The campaign will take place across B.C. in the 2014 summer market season and will engage all of their 100 member markets. To attract new and encourage...
Knox Mountain Drive opens in time for long weekend
Thanks to the cooler weather, the upper portion of Knox Mountain Park Drive will reopen to traffic on Thursday, August 29. Since August 1, residents and visitors have only been able at access the top portion of Knox by foot or bike as the result of an extremely high fire hazard. “As much as we...
Rockets agree to three year contract terms
Kelowna Rockets President/GM Bruce Hamilton announced on Wednesday that the Rockets have agreed to terms with head coach Ryan Huska on a three year contract extension. The extension will begin following the 2013-14 Western Hockey League season and will keep Huska under contract with the Rockets through the 2016-17 season. "We're thrilled to have Ryan...
Highlights of August 26 Kelowna City Council meeting
Energy Diet Council agreed to support FortisBC’s Okanagan Energy Diet and provide $25 per home, for up to 1,000 Kelowna homes that take part. The program contributes to the City’s commitment to improve energy efficiency in existing buildings by reducing energy consumption. For more information about the ener-vention, go to FortisBC.com/energydiet. Airport Fees Council approved...
Blazers scrimmage ends in shootout
The Kamloops Blazers held a controlled scrimmage on Tuesday night with Team Black downing Team Orange 8-7 in a shootout. Nick Chyzowski led Team Orange to the win with two goals and the shootout winner. Nathan Looysen scored twice for Black and added another in the shootout for Team Black. Tomorrow will conclude main camp...
Rockets take to ice during hockey camp
Kelowna Rockets veterans and coaches, along plenty of young prospects, hit the ice at Prospera Place on Tuesday, kicking off the first day of on-ice activity at the Rockets 2013 training camp. Split into three teams, more than 50 players began the camp with each team hitting the ice twice as two games and two...
Most Beautiful winners
Mayor Doug Findlater, on behalf of West Kelowna Council, presented awards to the community’s Most Beautiful Contest winners, part of the District of West Kelowna’s participation in the Communities in Bloom competition. “Your hard work to create these beautiful spaces is to be commended,” Mayor Findlater said to the winners. ”The District of West Kelowna...
Utility billing
Kamloops, BC – The City of Kamloops will be issuing Utility Bills to all residential and commercial customers the week of August 26th, 2013, with a payment due date of September 30th, 2013. All Phase 1 residents who received water meters in 2011 and commercial metered customers will be billed for the period April through...