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Crash into tree claims life of Chase man
CHASE – A Chase man is dead after crashing his pickup into a tree in Chase last night. RCMP were called to the single vehicle crash on Notch Hill Road, near McKenzie Road, at 6:40 p.m., Nov. 4, according to a media release. The 60-year-old driver, and lone occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene....
Silver Star in good shape for opening thanks to dump of snow
VERNON - Silver Star will open up trails for nordic skiing, fat biking and snowshoeing in a week thanks to plentiful snowfall on the mountain. With a 29 centimetre dump of snow last weekend, groomers have been able to prepare a number of trails, the resort said in a media release. With more snowfall in...
Lake Country man arrested for lighting house on fire
LAKE COUNTRY – A Lake Country man has been arrested for a suspicious fire at a house on the corner of Highway 97 and Beaver Lake Road this week. Emergency services were called to a fire at a house at 3109 Beaver Lake Rd. around 10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2. A bystander, Dean Bose of...
Help for Malakwa truck stop workers left jobless after fire
MALAKWA - A fundraising initiative is underway to help support employees of the popular Skyline Truck Stop, which burned to the ground earlier this week in Malakwa. “Not only did we lose a place of employment, the only source of income for some families in a small community that has next to no jobs, but...
First snowflakes fall on Vernon and area
NORTH OKANAGAN - Fall colours are really popping against a contrast of white this morning around parts of the North Okanagan. There are reports that the first snow has fallen around areas of Vernon, Lumby and Cherryville today, Nov. 5. The Kamloops area is also getting its first taste of winter this morning. Environment Canada...