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Shelley Jordan

Shelley Jordan

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
  • Articles: 5188

2013 CHL import draft takes place today

Toronto, ON – The Canadian Hockey League today announced details for the 22nd annual CHL Import Draft which takes place on Wednesday July 3, 2013, beginning at 11:00 am Eastern.  The Kelowna Rockets have the right to pick 59th and 119th overall. The two-round draft will take place online with the order of selection rotating...

North Westside Hazardous Waste-Computer & Electronics Round Up

Saturday morning July 13th will provide North Westside Road residents with a special opportunity to dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste products. From 8 a.m. to noon residents can safely dispose of any hazardous waste materials from around their homes at the North Westside Road Transfer Station.  Household paint and aerosol paint, flammable liquids and...

Synthetic grass to improve Preschoolers activity

Thanks to SYNLawn Okanagan, playing outside just got a whole lot better for the children attending the YMCA’s Little Scholars Day Care and Preschool.  A two phase project providing synthetic grass to both of the playgrounds at the daycare located at Okanagan College has just been completed. SYNLawn Okanagan, the primary contributor, also championed the...

Bug bites, BBQ burns and achy feet: Summertime and the living isn’t always easy

Canadians may revel in the splendours of summer — hot-weather clothing and open-toe footwear, trips to the lake or seaside, and the no-fuss joy of outdoor cooking on the grill. But those lazy days of summer also come with a slew of health hazards, from bug bites and burns to sore feet and serious injuries.

Ten ways to take money from drinking buddies

It's not known whether these little tricks will make you more or less popular amongst friends, but maybe the kids will enjoy them. In fact, they might even think you're a god…

Pair arrested for drugs at police check stop

KELOWNA - A Police check stop Saturday morning resulted in two arrests after drugs were found. Mounties were conducting the check stop on eastbound traffic moving through Harvey Avenue at Water Street. A 32-year-old West Kelowna woman driving a black Chevy Cavalier was unable to produce a driver's licence. As police looked into the ownership...

Sandwich shop arrest might be tough to swallow for alleged robber

KELOWNA - A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to sell the booty from his most recent break and enter venture. At about 5:45 p.m. June 28, police received a report of a break and enter in progress on the 500 block of Okanagan Boulevard. The 26-year-old Kelowna man called police and said he caught...

Bus driver allegedly stabbed in random act of violence

KELOWNA - A bus driver was stabbed by a woman with a syringe Saturday morning during what police are describing as an unprovoked attack. A 31-year-old woman climbed aboard the bus near Banks Road in Kelowna and stayed on despite saying her destination would be the Orchard Park Mall. After all other passengers got off,...

Crime Stoppers most wanted: Blane Donald MacDougal

Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as of July 2, 2013.  Blane Donald MacDougal (DOB 1947-12-26) is wanted  for one count of escape lawful custody.  MacDougal is described as a 65-year old white male, 6’0” tall and 164 lbs.  He has brown...