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RCMP honour Enderby resident for ‘courageous’ action during multi-vehicle crash on Highway 97
An Enderby resident is being praised by the RCMP for the help she gave after…
Penticton winery’s red wine blend deemed best in Canada
A Penticton winery’s Merlot blend has earned the title of “wine of the year” by…
Kamloops’ Team Brown recognized as top adult curling team inB.C.
Four women representing Kamloops have been recognized as the top curling team in the province,…
Vernon’s top cop recognized for leadership on opioid crisis
VERNON – Before Supt. Shawna Baher was appointed commander of the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP detachment…
Vernon woman acknowledged for nearly 30 years of picking up litter
VERNON – A Vernon woman earned heartfelt applause this afternoon at city hall as she…
Kamloops artist owes award-winning trip to France to family and friends
KAMLOOPS – A local artist says his trip to Europe to attend a prestigious French…
Artists encouraged to submit design for gala award
ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT TO APPLY KAMLOOPS — If you’d like to see your art gifted to inspiring artists in the city, consider applying to create the trophy award for the upcoming Mayor’s Gala for the Arts. The event committee is requesting original design proposals from artists who can design and develop three-dimensional sculptures...
Local singer takes home award for best female country music star
KELOWNA – A singer-songwriter born in Kelowna won the Coachella Valley Music Awards for best female country music album this month. Kelly Margaret Derrickson, daughter of First Nation Grand Chief Ron Derrickson, took home the award May 17. Nominations are made by 200 industry insiders, including radio and TV personalities, music writers and journalists, music...
Vernon vet clinic goes beyond the call of duty to help animals in need
VERNON - The Creekside Animal Clinic in Vernon has been giving back to the community almost as long as it’s been operating — which is getting close to 30 years now. Founding partner Dr. Murray Flock says it’s just the clinic’s culture to have a charitable side, and at Creekside, that means emergency surgeries for...
IN PHOTOS: Award ceremony for local RCMP members
KAMLOOPS - It's not everyday RCMP members don the red serge, but Tuesday's award and recognition ceremony was a special occasion for 20 officers, auxiliary members and civilians. Staff Sgt. Maj. Ross van den Brink delivered long-service awards to members who have served for 20, 25 and 35 years. Other awards included long-service peace officer...
Water stewards re-gift cash prize
KELOWNA – Protecting our water is job number one for the Okanagan Water Stewardship Council and the group wants to make sure students share that goal. The council won a national Excellence in Water Stewardship award from the Council of the Federation. Instead of pocketing the $1,000 in cash that came with the trophy, the...
Mounties honoured for rescue efforts in Wood Lake crash
LAKE COUNTRY - Two local Mounties received a special honour this week for their attempts to rescue a woman who crashed into Wood Lake more than a year ago. Cpl. Mike Loerke (retired) and Const. Carl Stene, both of Lake Country RCMP were among 12 people receiving Canada Bravery Bronze Medals from the Lieutenant Governer...