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Rockets win takes edge of Blades
SASKATOON - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Saskatoon Blades 7-1 Tuesday night in Saskatoon, closing out its six game Western Hockey League road trip with a perfect 6-0-0-0 record, extending its winning streak to 12 games and setting a Rockets' franchise record in the process. Carter Rigby scored twice as the Rockets won its 13th...
“Anything” a video by Kelowna Chiefs
KELOWNA – A team building exercise by the Kelowna Chiefs has turned into a motivator for young, inspiring hockey players. Members of the Chiefs banded together to film their take of Hedley’s hit new song “Anything” from their latest album Wild Life. The idea of the video was the brainchild of Kelowna Chiefs Director of...
Curbside Collection will change during the Holidays
Curbside garbage truck drivers are getting the day off for Christmas and New Year’s Day. Service will shift for residents in Penticton, Summerland, Okanagan Falls, Kaleden and Twin Lakes who normally would receive curbside collection on Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1. Residents in Penticton and residents in Electoral Area ‘D’ who receive collection...
Chip your Christmas Tree, don’t chuck it
When you take down your Christmas tree after the holidays, keep in mind you can dispose of it in an eco-friendly manner. Waste Reduction Facilitator Rae Stewart says, “Your tree can have another life after the holidays. By dropping it off at any one of the convenient Chip It locations, your tree will then be...
Foegele to play for Penticton
PENTICTON – The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Warren Foegele (96) has committed for the 2014-15 season. Vees President, General Manager & Head Coach Fred Harbinson, “Warren attended our Training Camp prior to returning to St. Andrew’s this season and we knew from his short time in Penticton, Warren...
Teen allegedly flashed in alley during trek to school
KAMLOOPS - A teen girl ran away and called police after she came across a man allegedly baring his genitals during her morning walk to school. The girl was walking in an alleyway in the area of Desmond Street and Gelrich Avenue when she noticed the man ahead of her. She told police that as...
Citizens patrol tells shoppers how to keep gifts under wraps
VERNON - The annual citizens patrol will be out again in full force this week to help shoppers keep all their well thought-out gifts safe from thieves. The Lock Out Auto Crime program is designed not only to keep robbers on their toes, but to educate the public on the measures they can take to...
Crane operator trapped by raging fire rescued by military chopper in Kingston
KINGSTON, Ont. – Police in Kingston, Ont., say a worker who was trapped on a construction crane above a massive fire for more than an hour suffered only minor injuries.
Happy hour and kids in pubs, possible changes to B.C.’s liquor rules
VANCOUVER – B.C. Premier Christy Clark is toasting happy hour in another series of proposed regulation changes to provincial liquor laws.
Nominate your snow star
NEW PROGRAM REWARDS GREAT NEIGHBOURS A new District program aims to celebrate great neighbours who help others with the often dreaded chore of snow shoveling! With each snowfall, it can be a significant challenge for many residents to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice. The District’s Snow Star Program encourages residents to lend...
Nominate your snow star
NEW PROGRAM REWARDS GREAT NEIGHBOURS A new District program aims to celebrate great neighbours who help others with the often dreaded chore of snow shoveling! With each snowfall, it can be a significant challenge for many residents to keep their sidewalks clear of snow and ice. The District’s Snow Star Program encourages residents to lend...
Snow and ice control survey now open
PENTICTON — Snowflakes or snow plow: the City of Penticton is issuing a survey this week to gauge residents’ expectations in relation to snow and ice removal. “The City of Penticton prides itself on quality service to its customers. Sometimes those customers have different expectations in terms of snow removal, and this survey will help...
Keep holiday memories safe from fire hazards
Momentary carelessness can lead to a lifetime of regret, so keep safety in mind during preparations for this busy holiday season. The Kelowna Fire Department has compiled a list of safety tips worth reviewing to ensure decorations and Christmas trees are tended to with appropriate care and attention. Among the holiday safety services offered by...
Pritchard Park temporarily closed this week
The District of West Kelowna is closing Pritchard Park from Tuesday, December 17 to Friday December 20 for tree falling and brush clearing. The park will be re-opened on Saturday, December 21. The park is being closed in the interest of public safety while municipal crews conduct this work. The work is part of the...
Holiday closures at District of West Kelowna
District of West Kelowna Municipal Hall (2760 Cameron Road), West Kelowna Fire Rescue (2708 Olalla Road) and the Bartley Road and Elliott Road municipal buildings will be closed for winter holidays from 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2013 to 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2014. Essential services provided during this time...