Cops For Kids

Former RCMP officer makes largest single donation to Cops for Kids charity

KELOWNA – The Cops for Kids charity have received their largest single donation from a local businessman. Al Hildebrandt announced today, Nov. 30, he would donate $100,000 to the Southern Interior charity that helps parent of kids requiring medical treatment. Hildebrandt is the recently retired CEO of a Kelowna tech company that supplies medical record...

Vernon cops locking people up for fun, and for a good cause

VERNON - Mounties are asking the public to turn in friends, family and coworkers this Thursday as part of their annual jail and bail fundraiser. People can either turn themselves in at a mock jail set up at Boston Pizza, or snitch on someone and have the cops come and arrest them. Offenders will be...

West Kelowna councillor arrested (for charity)

WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna councillor was placed in handcuffs Monday morning for uttering threats of retiring. The “arrest” took place ahead of a Cops for Kids fundraiser where members of the public can file a summons, forcing them to pay bail that will be donated to kids suffering from medical, physical or traumatic...