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UPDATE: Wrong person named in Delta Grand tagging incident
UPDATE: 6:28 a.m. Jan. 10, 2013 The RCMP say the name of the possible suspect in the Delta Grand Okanagan tagging incident found in a comments section for an online media story was incorrect. No further details are available. KELOWNA - One of the taggers sought for spray painting the Delta Grand Okanagan and surrounding...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Lally Emma Charlie
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following female who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of January 10, 2014. Lally Emma Charlie, 31, is wanted for two counts of breach of probation. Charlie is described as a non-white female, 5’8” tall and 111 lbs. She has black hair and brown...
B.C. museum thieves steal Bill Miner’s watch; police make two arrests
VICTORIA - A gold pocket watch that once belonged to legendary train-robber Bill Miner was one of eight watches stolen during a short-lived theft at Victoria's Royal British Columbia Museum Victoria Police say a man and woman face theft-related charges after their arrests at a home in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island, and the watches...
Rockets defeated but still number one
KELOWNA - The number one ranked Kelowna Rockets don't seem to be running out of fuel, though the team did take a hit last night in their game against the Edmonton Oil Kings. The Rockets were defeated 4-2 in Edmonton—a disappointing start to a stretch of six straight games on the road—but the game was...
Mars One selects 75 Canadians in second round of selections for one-way mission
MONTREAL – Dozens of star-struck Canadians are surprised, excited and brimming with confidence after reaching the next round of selections for a planned one-way mission to Mars.
Chiefs’ Josephs Now a Silverback
KELOWNA – It is with mixed emotions that the Kelowna Chiefs say good-bye to their top scorer. The Kelowna Chiefs would like to congratulate Nick Josephs on his signing with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BCHL. The 19-year old Calgary native started with the Chiefs back in the 2012/2013 KIJHL season and racked up...
Firefighter traffic flagging training
West Kelowna Fire Rescue personnel will be taking part in traffic flagging training on Gates Road in Glenrosa on Saturday, January 11, 2014 from noon to 3 p.m. This important safety training is expected to have minimal traffic impacts. The District of West Kelowna and West Kelowna Fire Rescue thank the travelling public for their...
Local woman serving up competition on Masterchef Canada
WEST KELOWNA - A realtor from West Kelowna is one of 50 contestants who will appear on the CTV show Masterchef Canada, premiering January 10. Kaila Klassen's current job is real estate agent for RE/MAX Kelowna. She seems to bring a passion to her work, evidenced by the Rising Star award she earned within the...
Blazers acquire Revel from Blades
Kamloops, BC – The Kamloops Blazers have made a trade acquiring 17-year-old forward Matt Revel, a third round draft pick in 2016 and a conditional second round draft pick in exchange for 17-year-old forward Mitch Lipon, the rights to 17-year-old defenceman Jordan Thomson and a first round draft pick in 2015. Revel is Saskatoon’s third...
Former Penticton hockey players named to Olympic Rosters
PENTICTON - Two alumni, products of Penticton, will be representing two different countries at the 2014 Winter Olympics next month in Russia. Tuesday was the deadline for hockey federations to submit their 25-man rosters for the Men’s Olympic Ice Hockey Tournament for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Former Penticton Panther and Chicago Blackhawks...
Missing woman has history of drug addiction
KELOWNA - Police are trying to find a Kelowna woman, 23, reported missing Sunday night. Alisia Simpson is from the 200 block of Hursch Road and it's believed she left her home sometime during the day January 3. She was last seen at 7 a.m. the same day. Simpson has a history of drug addiction...
Rockets victorious in more ways than one
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets are riding high these days, with enough wins under their belt to rank number one in the Canadian Hockey League, a recent 16 game victory spree, and today the announcement that three of their alumni have been chosen to represent Canada at the Sochi Olympic games. BMO announced January 2...
Waste Collection in Snowy/Icy Conditions
The Regional Waste Reduction Office reminds you during snowy and icy conditions your garbage collection can be delayed. You may also need to alter the regular placement of your garbage and recycling carts to ensure the collection vehicle can reach them. - If your garbage or recycling has not been picked up, continue to...
Former B.C. Mountie who led cocaine smuggling ring to be sentenced in U.S.
SEATTLE - U.S. court documents say a former Mountie resented the RCMP so much that he turned to his previous adversaries in organized crime and sold them his specialized knowledge. Rapinder Singh Sidhu has pleaded guilty to his role in smuggling cocaine across the Canada-U.S. border and is expected to be sentenced to eight years...
Fatal case of H5N1 bird flu reported in Alberta, first North American case
OTTAWA - Federal public health officials say a fatal case of H5N1 bird flu has been reported in Canada, the first such case in North America. Health Minister Rona Ambrose says the case, which was located in Alberta, was an isolated one and that the risk to the general public is very low. Officials say...