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Knighted: Two Vees commit to Clarkson
PENTICTON –The Penticton Vees Jr. ‘A’ Hockey Club is pleased to announce forward Ben Dalpe (94) and defenseman Chris Rygus (93) have committed to Clarkson University for the 2014-2015 season. President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson, says the two’s dedication is infectious; “Both Ben and Chris have worked extremely hard for this opportunity,...
Dialogue coincides with Truth and Reconciliation Commission event
UBC discussions focus on residential schools, recognition, reconciliation, responsibility UBC's Okanagan campus is hosting a dialogue about truth and reconciliation for all students, staff and faculty today, in support of the final national Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) event in Vancouver on September 22. The day features discussions on the 4 R's: residential schools, recognition,...
Teams taking up the challenge to get colour blasted in support of medical care in the Central Okanagan
KELOWNA - More than 500 participants, which include 60 teams, are already registered for the inaugural Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour happening on September 21st! " This truly is a community event and we've had very enthusiastic support from students at UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College as well as from families with young kids...
Kid’s month – Call for junior reporters and announcers
KAMLOOPS – The month of October will mark this season's Blazers Kids' Month! In preparation for some of the fun activities that will take place throughout the month, we are looking for some pint sized Blazer fans who are interested in being a Junior Reporter or Junior Announcer. Junior Reporters who are chosen will join...
Premier Clark announces Jobs and Trade Mission to Asia
VANCOUVER - Premier Christy Clark announced today that she will lead a 13-day trade mission to China, Korea and Japan to deepen British Columbia's relationships with those key Asian markets. The Premier-led mission, which will depart Vancouver on Thursday, Nov. 21 and arrive in Beijing on Friday, Nov. 22, will advance liquefied natural gas (LNG) development opportunities and promote...
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...
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 September 11, 2013. Lally Emma Charlie (DOB 1982-05-15) is wanted for two counts of breach of probation. Charlie is described as a 31-year-old non-white female, 5’8” tall and 111 lbs. She has black hair...
Site tours mark year countdown for two Kelowna projects
KELOWNA - Education Minister Peter Fassbender joined officials from the Central Okanagan school district today as they toured the construction sites of a new elementary school and secondary school addition scheduled to welcome students next fall. First on the agenda in the morning was a visit to the site of the future Mar Jok Elementary in West Kelowna. When...
WiSE mentors needed for female science and engineering students
UBC program matches students with professional working women While more than half of the work force in Canada is female, less than a quarter of people working in engineering, mathematics, and science are women. At UBC’s Okanagan campus, faculty and staff are mindful of that fact. Two years ago the university introduced the Women in...
Portion of Kettle Valley Railway Trail receives upgrade
PENTICTON - As part of the long-term vision for the Kettle Valley Railway Trail to be a vibrant, world-class recreation destination, the Province is investing over $100,000 to upgrade the trail between Naramata and Little Tunnel. The project includes a new high-quality tread surface for a 6- kilometre portion of the trail. The upgrade will be completed this fall to...
B.C. on track with balanced budget
VICTORIA - B.C. remains on target to balance the 2013-14 budget, and government has launched public consultations on the development of Balanced Budget 2014, Finance Minister Michael de Jong announced today. The year-end surplus for 2013-14 is now projected to be $136 million, which is down slightly by $17 million from the June Budget Update. Revenues have improved by...
Negotiating cultural safety, a partnership in research seminar
Gross inequalities in health outcomes for Aboriginal people have dogged mainstream health care systems in Canada, says Assoc. Prof. Rachelle Hole, who received funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to research Cultural Safety and Effecting Organizational Change for Aboriginal Healthcare. Panelists look at perspectives and experiences in a North Okanagan context Hole, along...
Vees announce Hilderman commits to Bulldogs
PENTICTON – The Penticton Vees are pleased to announce defenseman Jarod Hilderman (97) has verbally committed to the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD) for the 2016-2017 season. President, General Manager and Head Coach Fred Harbinson says he’s excited to help develop the young defenseman over the next three years, “This is a great day for Jarod...
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...