Category Archives: Top News Stories
New Parking Lot Soon To Open At Kal Tire Place
Work is underway on preparing to remove part of the back parking lot at Kal Tire Place. That, of course, is to prepare the land for the expansion to the arena. The new lot in the front of the building...
Tom Mark Apr 24, 2017
Not So 'Happy Days' For Erin Morin
Erin Moran, the former child star who played Joanie Cunningham in the sitcoms Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi, died Saturday at age 56. A statement from the sheriff's department in Harrison County,...
Duane Grandbois Apr 23, 2017
Vernon & District Scholarship Showcase and Competition
Students of art, drama, music, dance, trades, media, culinary arts, photography and technology will have an opportunity to showcase their talents and hard work as they compete for one of the $1250.00 ...
Duane Grandbois Apr 22, 2017
South Okanagan RCMP Combine to Capture Suspect
55 year old Afshin Maleki Ighani of Oliver, was arrested in Princeton early Saturday afternoon following the report of woman being kidnapped. On Saturday Princeton RCMP received information that an ad...
Duane Grandbois Apr 22, 2017
Northern Lights Over Vernon
Thanks to Jerry Mason, who managed to capture a very impressive view of the Aurora Borealis last night about 10:30 on the top of College Way looking over Vernon.
Duane Grandbois Apr 22, 2017
That Sinking Feeling Explained
The City of Vernon has determined that the sink hole on 42 Avenue was likely due to a small section of damage on a concrete sanitary sewer main. Crews are continuing repairs to the sink hole that appe...
Duane Grandbois Apr 21, 2017
Hooves and Boots; Flyin' in Lumby Saturday
17 bull riders from all over BC and Alberta will converge on Lumby Saturday for the 'Lumby Bull Bash and Barn Dance'. Food trucks, bouncy castles, two live bands and a DJ will fill the Pat Duke Arena ...
Tom Mark Apr 21, 2017
Goose Egg Control Program Underway
The annual goose egg addling program is getting underway. Trained contractors have been hired to find nesting pairs and and deal with their eggs. The addling processes involved shaking eggs or coating...
Tom Mark Apr 21, 2017
Rail Trail North Plans Move Forward
Another step has been taken to develop a Rail Trail North. The Board of Directors of the Regional District of North Okanagan has authorized the execution of a Conditional Purchase and Sale Contract fo...
Tom Mark Apr 20, 2017
Successful Test Of Vernon Airport Emergency Plan
An emergency exercise at Vernon Regional Airport went off with few hitches this morning. Airport Supervisor Ian Adkins says it's a test and development of the airport's Emergency Response Plan. "Today...
Tom Mark Apr 20, 2017

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