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Shelley Jordan
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...
Chiefs in action
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Chiefs back in action this weekend with both a road and then home game. The Chiefs will start things off in Osoyoos on Friday December 6th against the Coyotes. Kelowna is ahead of the ‘Yotes by 10 points in the Okanagan Division standings. The Chiefs will then welcome the North Okanagan...
Crime Stoppers most wanted: Miles Daniel Taylor
Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following male who is wanted on a province-wide warrant as of December 2, 2013. Miles Daniel Taylor, 29, is wanted for one count of break, enter and commit indictable offense. Taylor is described as a white male, 6’0” tall and 161 lbs. He has brown...
City seeks public input on new parking strategy
The City’s Parking Management Strategy is the subject of a public open house Wednesday, Nov. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Parkinson Recreation Centre. The City is asking residents to share their ideas and feedback to help shape a new city-wide Parking Management Strategy that will change regulations and rates. The strategy is focused...
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...
Santa’s Staying (And Skiing) At Big White This Festive Season
KELOWNA – A blur of red streaks down a snowy slope, there are “ho, ho, hos” coming from the Village Centre Mall, and you spotted a distinctive white-bearded man at breakfast. No, you’re not imagining things – Santa Claus is everywhere at Big White this festive season as part of their Big White Holiday Experience....