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Church looking for donations, volunteers to help welcome refugee family to Vernon

VERNON - A local church is asking the community to help make a difference in the lives of those impacted by the global refugee crisis. Members of Trinity United Church were moved by the magnitude of the crisis and have decided to sponsor a family, representative Marilyn Erdmann says in a statement. “Members of the...

Armstrong sets goal of bringing Syrian family out of crisis

ARMSTRONG - Efforts are underway to bring a Syrian refugee family to the North Okanagan. The initiative is still in the early stages, but organizer Ron Brinnen is hoping the community of Armstrong will get on board.  “The goal is to sponsor a family of four children and their parents and have them settle in...

Challenge Penticton announces Valley First as title sponsor

PENTICTON - Valley First announced it will be the title sponsor for this year’s Challenge Penticton race, taking place August 24. President Paulette Rennie made the announcement this morning alongside Diana Stirling, Vice President of the Challenge board of directors, community and staff. “I couldn’t be happier with this partnership,” Rennie said. “Last year Valley...