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Westbank man one million dollars richer thanks to lotto win
A Westbank man has won one million dollars playing the lottery. Malery Messer purchased the…
Former nursing home employees revolt against Westbank First Nation over severance
After the Westbank First Nation closed its only nursing home in December 2021, former staffers…
$8.9 million upgrade for WFN school
WEST KELOWNA – A Westbank First Nation elementary school will soon get an almost $9…
Westbank designer bringing First Nation-inspired fashion to Paris
KELOWNA – Jill Setah’s dream to share her passion for First Nation culture in the…
Westbank First Nation residents told to restrict water use
WESTBANK – Westbank First Nation residents are being told to conserve water today and tomorrow.…
Westbank First Nation singer nominated again
WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna singer has been nominated for two Native American Music…
Kelowna resident wins $1M in Lotto 6/49
KELOWNA - Christmas came early for one Kelowna resident. Tuong Van Mai won the guaranteed $1 million prize in the Dec. 16 Lotto 6/49 draw. “When I checked my ticket before work I couldn’t believe I won $1 million because I never thought I would win that big. I was shocked and overwhelmed but I...
New local charity steps up to send Westbank fashion designer to L.A.
WEST KELOWNA - A First Nations clothing designer from Westbank who was invited to take part in Style Fashion Week in Los Angeles this week thought she had missed her opportunity, but a last minute sponsorship from a new Kelowna charity has her packing her bags. “I leave tomorrow afternoon,” Jill Setah says. “I am...