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Volunteers step up to save the Vernon Legion from closure
VERNON – A last minute call for help to keep the Vernon Legion open has…
How Vernon RCMP volunteers are protecting us from a new threat: invasive mussels
VERNON – Crime prevention volunteers in Vernon are on the lookout for an intruder of…
These Kelowna RCMP elves got your back while you’re shopping
KELOWNA – Santa Claus isn't the only one paying attention to who's naughty or nice.…
Vernon Legion to hold crucial meeting amidst falling membership, lack of volunteers
VERNON – The ranks of the Vernon Legion are shrinking. Ron Heuman, legion president, says…
Kamloops man to receive medal for volunteer work
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops man is being recognized by Ottawa for his volunteer work. James…
RV show could use some help as it prepares to pull into Penticton
PENTICTON – The B.C. Interior RV show is looking for a few good volunteers. Show…
Volunteers still needed for B.C. Winter Games in Penticton
PENTICTON – Organizers of the B.C. WInter Games in Penticton are looking for volunteers. A…
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...
Community steps up and saves Terry Fox Run in Vernon
VERNON - After risking cancellation due to a lack of volunteers, the Terry Fox Run has been more than just saved — it’s shaping up to be one of the most successful runs in years. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Terry’s run, and the 30th year Vernon has participated in the event. In...
HELSTON: The Canadian Ski Patrol’s legacy is something that’s never leaving
It takes a certain kind of person to be a volunteer, and we’d be lost without them. From the search and rescuer who misses dinner with his family to help find a missing hiker, the listening ear on the other end of the crisis hotline, or the ski patroller who spends her weekend not knowing what kind of emergency she might be called to next — they are here for us, not for money, not for credit, but to help.
Kettle Campaign stalled by lack of volunteers
PENTICTON - With two days left in the Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign, Kettle Coordinator Tricia Dobrik is hoping to bolster volunteer ranks in order to reach this year’s goal. “We barely covered kettle shifts last week, and today we missed three shifts - two at the liquor store and one at Shoppers Drug Mart,” Dobrik...