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Collaborative efforts bring two high-profile events to Kal Tire Place
When Kal Tire Place’s multifunctional facilities were in demand for two high-profile events—the 2014 Okanagan Military Tattoo and the 2014 BC Junior B Lacrosse Provincials—on the same August long weekend, there were concerns that one of the events would have to be bumped to another weekend or moved to another location. However, City of Vernon’s...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Michael Benedict Mair
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of April 7, 2014. Michael Benedict Mair, 32, is wanted for one count of possess/use stolen credit card, one count of possession of stolen property and one count of breach of probation. Mair is described...
Sports fields now open
As warm weather approaches, many residents and sports leagues will use one of the 30 City sports fields to enjoy activities ranging from Frisbee to baseball. Yesterday marked the official opening of all City sports fields, including public washrooms which are now open until 8 p.m. Throughout the season, City staff will perform routine maintenance...
Have you thanked a volunteer today? Interior Health helps mark Volunteer Week
Interior Health is celebrating its thousands of volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 6 – 12. Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers for the work they do to enhance health care delivery throughout the region. Volunteer recognition events will be held at many local hospitals and residential care facilities throughout the...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: April 1, 2014
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burning is underway today (Tuesday, April 1st) in an approximately 20-hectare area of Scenic Canyon Regional Park and in a section of Coldham Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is allowed today for those eligible Central Okanagan property owners with permits...
UBC Okanagan to honour Nobel Laureate at June graduation
HONORARY DEGREE RECOGNIZES JACK SZOSTAK'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO WORLD OF SCIENCE A 2009 Nobel Laureate recognized for discoveries in the field of biochemistry will receive an honorary degree during graduation ceremonies at UBC’s Okanagan campus this June. Jack W. Szostak began his academic career as a 15-year-old student at McGill University in Montreal. A passion for...
Ecosystem restoration burns planned for north Okanagan
VERNON - Prescribed burning is planned east of Vernon in the Satellite Hill and South Fork areas between March 25, 2014, and May 16, 2014, weather conditions permitting. This controlled burning will assist with ecosystem restoration and will occur in several phases during this period. The burns will be conducted by Wildfire Management Branch crews and ministry staff in...
Controlled Burning in Two Regional Parks: March 20
Please be advised that controlled burning is taking place today in Scenic Canyon and Rose Valley Regional Parks. Open burning is allowed today across the Central Okanagan for property owners with permits from their fire authority. All fire authorities have been advised. Further debris pile burning will be required as conditions warrant as part of...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Jordon Benjamin Schilling
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 18, 2014. Jordon Benjamin Schilling, 24, is wanted for one count of assault and one count of breach of undertaking. Schilling is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 170 lbs. He...
Burning in Four Regional Parks
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burns are underway in four regional parks to dispose of fire hazard fuels. Crews are burning today in Stephens Coyote Ridge, Coldham, Rose Valley and off Brown Road in a portion of Glen Canyon Regional Park. With good air quality and venting conditions open burning is...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Adam Lane Wallace
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of March 14, 2014. Adam Lane Wallace, 26, is wanted for one count of break and enter. Wallace is described as a non-white male, 5’7” tall and 170 lbs. He has black hair and brown...
UBC World Water Day event raises awareness about world supply
KEYNOTE BY JEANETTE ARMSTRONG, CRC IN OKANAGAN INDIGENOUS PHILOSOPHY UBC’s Okanagan campus has planned three…
Burning fire wood debris today
The Regional District of Central Okanagan advises that controlled burns are underway today (Tuesday, March 4, 2014) in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and Coldham Regional Park. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of large fuel modification projects underway within a 20-hectare section of Stephen Coyote Ridge and nine hectares...
Crime Stoppers: Vincent Matthew Porteous
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted…
Burning Fire Hazard Debris in Two Regional Parks
With good air quality and venting conditions today (Wednesday, February 19, 2014) the Regional District of Central Okanagan advises a controlled burn is underway in Stephens Coyote Ridge Regional Park and Coldham Regional Park. This is to dispose of fire hazard debris collected as part of large fuel modification projects underway within a 20-hectare section...
Nature Detectives Wanted for Spring Break Camps
Registration is now underway for this year’s Nature Detectives Spring Break Camps at the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan in Mission Creek Regional Park (Springfield and Durnin Roads). Youngsters taking part are encouraged to unpack their sleuthing skills and hunt out who’s been in the park during these camp sessions. Activities for children aged...
Okanagan Basin Water Board Meeting Highlights
Water Board elects new chair and vice-chair: Directors have elected Doug Findlater, a Regional District of Central Okanagan appointee, as chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board. Juliette Cunningham, a Regional District of North Okanagan representative, was elected vice-chair. The board thanked out-going chair Stu Wells for his years leading the board and welcomed his...
Highlights of the Regular Regional Board Meeting – January 27, 2014
Crime Stoppers Theft of Energy Initiative The Regional Board has endorsed a new one year program with the Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers Society for the Fortis BC - Theft of Energy Crime Prevention Initiative. As a part of the program, Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers will receive anonymous tips regarding the theft of electricity and natural...
Avalanche victim in B.C. identified as 28-year-old Alberta man
PRINCE GEORGE - The B.C. Coroner’s office has released the name of a man who died in an avalanche last Saturday in eastern B.C. He is identified as 28-year-old Kym Alvin Avery Wilson of Warburg, a small community near Leduc in central Alberta. The coroner’s office says Wilson was in a group of five people...
College half marathon set for April 6, registration now open
Registration is now open for the 2014 Okanagan College Half Marathon, 10 K and Relay Race, with this year’s running events taking place on Sunday, April 6 in Kelowna. The race has grown steadily over the past decade and has adapted to offer a variety of distances and fun events to encourage participation from every...
Members sought for advisory committee on health care
WEST KELOWNA - Council has decided to try a different approach to healthcare that includes a committee of West Kelowna residents to tackle issues in a more open kind of way. The idea is to invite members of the community to sit on the Advisory Committee on Health Care, promoting active partnerships between the district,...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Tayssir Elkadri
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of January 8, 2014. Tayssir Elkadri, 55, is wanted for one count of assault, one count of mischief and one count of utter threats to burn, destroy or damage property. Elkadri is described as a...
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...
Changes to Holiday Garbage and Recycling Collection
With Christmas Day and New Year’s Day falling on Wednesday this year, pick- up schedule for your garbage and recycling will jump one day ahead for both of those weeks. For example, if your regular collection day is Wednesday, your garbage will be picked up on Thursday instead. If your regular collection is Thursday, your...