West Kelowna News

West Kelowna approves $2.5M for water treatment, but not $50 credit for residents
West Kelowna is investing millions of dollars into water treatment plant upgrades, but the city…

iN PHOTOS: Okanagan pet portraitist creates emotional works of art
A West Kelowna artist has found her artistic niche by creating pet portraits. Valerie Duerden-Vallieren,…

Fostering rescued dogs inspires new book from West Kelowna author
The newest book from a West Kelowna author is now available in stores in the…

West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds…

West Kelowna water customers demand transparency, accountability from city council
West Kelowna residents want more transparency in their drinking water and from city hall. Hundreds…

‘Time to slow down’: West Kelowna council prepares for a more frugal budget
West Kelowna city council is preparing the budget for the upcoming year. Recent expensive projects…

High school student killed in West Kelowna motorcycle crash
A high school student died in a motorcycle crash this morning in West Kelowna. The…

Fatal motorcycle crash closes Highway 97 northbound in West Kelowna
A motorcyclist died after a collision with a transport truck in West Kelowna and a…

West Kelowna reality TV star jailed for using 3D printer to make handguns
When police walked into Vladimir Pleskot's West Kelowna apartment they discovered a 3D printer churning…

First wheelchair basketball program for youth in Okanagan set to begin
The Okanagan’s first youth wheelchair basketball program is coming to West Kelowna this fall. BC…

UPDATE: Heavy manufacturing facility destroyed by fire in West Kelowna
Fire crews have a handle on the industrial fire that broke out in West Kelowna…

West Kelowna residents face a home intrusion and theft
A home in West Kelowna was broken into and the suspect stole cash and a…

Five watercraft stolen from Okanagan Lake resort
Five watercraft, collectively valued at over $26,000, were stolen from Okanagan Lake Resort in late…

West Kelowna fraudster gives fraudulent doctor’s note to court
A West Kelowna fraudster who used a fake medical note to avoid a court appearance…

Crews contain West Kelowna house fire to garage
An early morning house fire in West Kelowna was contained to the attached garage. Firefighters…