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Vipers Drop Close One at Home
Tough loss for the Vipers last night falling to the West Kelowna Warriors 2-1 at Kal Tire Place. Teddy Woodling would get the Snakes only goal shorthanded, earning Second Star. Lucas Cullen would scor...
Duane Grandbois Dec 09, 2018
Community Reduces Wildfire Risk
Residents of Predator Ridge are being commended for efforts to reduce the risks of wildfires. The community -- which is part of the City of Vernon -- has been involved in the FireSmart program since 2...
Corey Fischer Dec 07, 2018
Theft Suspect Arrested
Rising property crimes have been a big issue in Enderby of late -- and today, RCMP have announced an arrest in one of the cases. A wallet was taken in a vehicle break-in in the 700 block of Third Aven...
Corey Fischer Dec 07, 2018
Man With Needle Robs Business
Police in Vernon are looking for a suspect who allegedly used an infected needle in a robbery at a local fast food business. A man entered Wrap Zone in the Fruit Union Plaza Wednesday night and threat...
Corey Fischer Dec 07, 2018
Deadline Day For Referendum
Today is the final day to get your vote in on BC's electoral reform referendum. Elections BC must receive completed voting packages by 4:30 this afternoon. As of this morning, 1.3 million ballots have...
Corey Fischer Dec 07, 2018
Imaginary Crash At Airport
RCMP, Ambulance and Fire Rescue were among the agencies that took part in an imaginary plane crash at the Vernon Airport today. Airport supervisor Ian Adkins says the table top exercise allows respond...
Corey Fischer Dec 06, 2018
Update: 36,000 Lbs of Food Collected By Realtors
The shelves of the Vernon Food Bank will be stocked for several months after another successful Realtor's Food Drive. The 41st annual event Wednesday night saw 36-thousand pounds of food collected by ...
Corey Fischer Dec 06, 2018
Weapons Seized From Sleepy Man
Police seized a number of guns, knives, and other weapons from a man found sleeping in a vehicle in Vernon. Officers were called to the Okanagan Landing Plaza on 25th Avenue this morning and upon arri...
Corey Fischer Dec 06, 2018
Smash and Dash At Casino
Vernon's casino sustained significant damage after a vehicle plowed into its front doors in an attempt to steal an ATM machine. Police say the incident took place around 4 am Wednesday at Lake City Ca...
Corey Fischer Dec 06, 2018
4.4% Tax Hike Proposed
City of Kelowna staff is proposing a 4.4 percent tax increase for 2019. That includes 2.45 percent for general tax increases, and 1.95 percent for a new infrastructure levy. As proposed, it would cost...
Corey Fischer Dec 06, 2018

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