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Rockets forward Nyberg leaves team
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets regret to announce that import player Henrik Nyberg has left the Rockets to return to his hometown in Sweden. Nyberg, 19, was in his second season with the Rockets and had appeared in 21 games this year, collecting three assists. "Henrik has come to the realization that playing in North...
Highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – November 25, 2013
Here are the highlights of the Regional Board Meeting – November 25, 2013 Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid The Regional Board has approved the following Central Okanagan East Electoral Area Grant-in-Aid subject to confirmation the proposal complies with the RDCO Sign Bylaw: Ellison Parks and Recreation Society - $5,000 for projects including quarterly newsletter distribution boxes/signs, Community...
Blazers and Cougars exchange forwards
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers announced this morning that they’ve acquired 17-year-old forward Carson Bolduc from the Prince George Cougars in exchange for 18-year-old forward Aaron Macklin. Bolduc is into his second WHL season and has suited up for 77 WHL games already. The Salmon Arm, BC native finished with seven points in 54 games...
First Nation Elders share language skills with UBC students
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE MAKES LEARNING AN INTERACTIVE EVENT In a fun learning exchange, elders from the Splatsin First Nation taught words from their language to UBC students, while the students shared a fun interactive learning game with the elders. The Splatsin elders recently came to UBC’s Okanagan campus to play a verbal game with students...
City of Penticton budget sessions begin this week
PENTICTON — Annual financial planning is underway at the City of Penticton for 2014, and residents, businesses and stakeholders are invited to take part. “Approving the City of Penticton budget is a great deal of work, with hours devoted to reviewing expenses line by line to ensure appropriate service levels and spending. It is an...
TELUS dials in to Western Canada’s RoboCup Junior event with big donation to Okanagan College Foundation
About 200 elementary and secondary students across the Okanagan will be putting their robots through the paces this year in more RoboCup challenges than ever, thanks to a generous donation from TELUS. TELUS has donated $8,000 to the Okanagan College Foundation, and the money has been used to create new competition platforms so that young...
Celebrate winter in West Kelowna
Join us for free family fun at the annual Christmas Light Up and Winterfest this weekend in West Kelowna. Christmas Light Up Kick off the holidays with us at the Mt. Boucherie Community Centre Courtyard on Saturday, November 30 beginning at 5 p.m. We will officially launch the holiday season in West Kelowna by counting...
Shake things up with the Winter Activity Guide
December is almost here and many residents are busy planning for the holidays, but don’t forget to plan your New Year resolutions for 2014. If you want to try something new, or just stay active, take a look at the Winter Activity Guide, online starting Tuesday, Nov. 26. From fitness and cooking classes to sports...
B.C. has Canada’s highest child poverty rate at nearly 19 per cent: report
VICTORIA – A coalition of advocacy groups says British Columbia's child poverty rate is the highest in Canada, at almost 19 per cent.
Man asleep behind the wheel, allegedly at four times the limit
KELOWNA - Two Kelowna men seem to have been making an extreme sport out of drinking and driving in separate incidences investigated by police over the weekend. The first incident happened Saturday, just before 2 p.m. Kelowna RCMP received a report of a man, slumped over the wheel of a burgundy Jeep behind the Boston...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Adam John Woodhouse
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of November 26, 2013. Adam John Woodhouse, 24, is wanted for one count of breach of probation. Woodhouse is described as a white male, 6’2” tall and 181 lbs. He has brown hair and blue...
Proposed class action suit filed over Health Canada letters IDing pot users
VANCOUVER – A proposed class action lawsuit has been launched after a slip-up by Health Canada outed thousands of medical marijuana users.
MP Dan Albas Report
SECOND ANNUAL ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT (2012-2013) As mentioned in a recent MP report, as a result of the positive feedback I received from last year`s accountability report this will now become an annual report that I will submit to the citizens of Okanagan-Coquihalla. I will also follow the format used last year including information from the...
Blazers Week in Review
Tuesday, November 19, 2013 vs. Victoria Royals – 2-1 Loss The Royals scored twice on the power play in the first period and hung on the rest of the way for a 2-1 win over the Blazers. Chase Souto made it 2-1 near the end of the second period with a power play goal. Patrik...
Vees captain commits to Minnesota-Mankato
PENTICTON –The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce Captain Brad McClure (93) has committed to Minnesota State University, Mankato for the 2014-15 season. McClure is the thirteenth player on the Vees roster to secure an NCAA scholarship and joins teammate Max Coatta (94) as future Mavericks. President, General Manager and Head...