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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.
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...
Safety improvements coming to Grizzly Road intersection
August 23, 2013 WEST KELOWNA - A project to improve safety for motorists at the Highway 97/Grizzly Road intersection is going to tender today. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be constructing improvements and changing traffic patterns to reduce the risk of crashes at this busy intersection. "Over the last decade, there's been a big increase in...
Children pocket-dialing cops
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Stop giving kids old cell phones to play with. That's the message from the RCMP as the number of abandoned 911 calls decline and police continue their effort to reduce this diversion of police resources. That's because it's deactivated cell phones — often given to children to play with — that are most...