regional district of north okanagan

Society suspects notice from city was an attempt to win lawsuit

VERNON - There won’t be any horse races at Kin Race Track this summer because of what the Okanagan Equestrian Centre feels is a ploy from City Hall. This spring, the society received a notice from the City of Vernon saying electrical upgrades were required before power was turned on in the grandstands. “The society...

Regional district payroll disclosed

VERNON - Around half the staff at the Regional District of North Okanagan are taking home at least $75,000 a year. According to this year’s mandatory statement of financial information, 34 employees earned more than $75,000 in 2013, up from 24 employees in 2012. David Sewell, the district’s chief financial officer, says the jump comes...