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RCMP, SPCA investigating woman accused of dragging puppy behind moving vehicle
OKANAGAN – After news of four Kelowna women who rescued a puppy that was injured while being pulled behind a moving vehicle in Oliver last week, the SPCA and RCMP have begun a joint investigation into possible animal cruelty. On Friday, June 12 at around 7:30 p.m., four women from Kelowna were on a wine...
Ducklings saved by local business owner
KELOWNA – When Noel Wentworth saw an anxious-looking duck on the side of the road last week he knew something wasn’t right. Wentworth and his family were driving home on Glenmore Road around 8 p.m. May 16 when he saw a panicked mother duck on the opposite side of the road. “She was basically running...
Vernon firefighters come to aid of entrapped person
VERNON - Emergency crews freed two people trapped in a car after an accident Tuesday morning. According to Vernon Fire and Rescue Services, there was a two vehicle accident just after 8 a.m. in the 4300 block of 32 Street. The driver and passenger in one of the vehicles involved were trapped inside until firefighters...
The amazing tale of Peaches the horse
FALKLAND - You might notice something slightly unusual about Peaches, a rescue horse in the North Okanagan. The Arabian/ Quarter Horse cross has only a stump where her tail should be. When Outbackjack’s Horse Rescue in Falkland took her in, she had a football-sized tumour on her tail. The surgery would cost $1,800. “People said...
Penticton firefighter commended for bravery
PENTICTON - A Penticton firefighter was commended for bravery during a presentation at the Jan. 14, 2015 meeting of Penticton city council. Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit presented firefighter Curtis Gibbons with a Certificate of Commendation from the office of the Governor General of Canada in recognition of his assistance in helping a drowning swimmer in...
HELSTON: You’re never planning on getting into trouble on the water
When you’re packing up for a day on the water, toss in a floatation device along with your suntan lotion, snacks and iPhone. It might save your life, or someone else’s. I’ll be the first to admit that packing safety gear can feel like a big nuisance. It’s certainly not as fun as loading a...
Man rescued after falling nearly 30 feet
KAMLOOPS - Local fire, ambulance and search and rescue members rescued a man in his sixties after he fell nearly 30 feet down an embankment behind a house in Upper Sahali. Shortly after noon on Friday, Kamloops Fire Rescue were called in for a rope rescue and assisted ambulance responders by carrying the patient, secured...
Donkey refuge raising the barn
KAMLOOPS - A new property, a new barn and some new animals add up to one busy year for the Turtle Valley Donkey Refuge. Shirley Mainprize says they originally looked at moving out of the valley south of Chase but soon realized the valley offers the best environment for the donkeys. After visiting another property...
VIDEO: Horse rescued from river
PENTICTON — A wild horse was rescued from Trout Creek in Summerland this weekend, with efforts from fire crews and volunteers. The female horse named River, fought hard against the water to get to the shore, where she collapsed from exhaustion, reported Global News. She is recovering at O.A.T.S. Horse Rescue, they said. If you...
Young hikers rescued from cliff on Mount Boucherie
WEST KELOWNA - Two young men were forced to call 9-1-1 and had to be rescued from the edge of a cliff on Mt. Boucherie Friday evening. West Kelowna Assistant Fire Chief Chad Gartrell says the hikers made the right decision to call for help after one of them slipped and became too scared to...
A fawn in the hand was better off in the bush
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - It turns out most rescued newborn animals left abandoned in the wild during fawning season don't need human assistance. That's because mothers leaving their babies alone usually return, according to a press release from the B.C. Ministry of Forests. People mistakenly believe the fawn or calf needs rescuing, but doing so usually does...