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RCMP Seize a Stash of Weapons in Bust
On April 8 members of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP stopped a vehicle to arrest the passenger on outstanding warrants. Both the passenger and driver attempted to flee from police on foot however were...
Duane Grandbois Apr 18, 2017
Enderby Boil Water Notice Continues
That boil water advisory for about 50 homes in the Enderby area will continue, as the City deals with many hoops in developing a proposed alignment. Chief Administrative Officer Tate Bengtson told KIS...
Duane Grandbois Apr 18, 2017
I haven't Been Drinking...I'm Avoiding Potholes
Vernon city motorists who are tired of dodging one pothole just to hit another, can take some gratification knowing that with the warmer weather comes increased road repair crew activity. Tanya Laing-...
Duane Grandbois Apr 18, 2017
Landslide Forces Evacuations In Kaslo
Several people are out of their homes in Kaslo because of a landslide. The slope came loose just above Zwicky Road which leads from Kaslo to New Denver. Bronwen Bird with the Regional District of Cent...
Tom Mark Apr 18, 2017
Vernon School District Faces WorkSafeBC Fine
The Vernon District has been fined over 628 thousand dollars by WorkSafeBC. School Superintendent Joe Rogers says it has to do with a building the District leased for the new Open Door Learning Centre...
Tom Mark Apr 18, 2017
Vernon School Board Seeks Public Thoughts On Budget
The public is invited to a meeting tonight to hear about the Vernon School Board's 2017/18 budget plan. Board Chair Kelly Smith says a large portion is tied up in wages and benefits while the rest dea...
Tom Mark Apr 18, 2017
Vernon Farmers Market Set For Opening
The Vernon Farmers Market is gearing up for another season It opens this Thursday 8 am to 1 pm behind Kal Tire Place. Market Manager Ingrid Baron says the market will be a little smaller " Sort of a l...
Tom Mark Apr 18, 2017
Mudslide Closes Highway 1 at Salmon Arm
A mudslide shut down the Trans Canada Highway in both directions between Salmon Arm and Sicamous last evening. The slide happened last night between 8:30 and 9 o'clock about 8 kilometres east of the C...
Tom Mark Apr 18, 2017
New Approaches Needed Against Overdoses
It's been just over a year since a public health emergency was declared due to an epidemic of opiod-related overdoses in BC. In that time, there have been an additional 919 deaths province-wide. Verno...
Tom Mark Apr 17, 2017
Through A Blue Lens Comes To Kalamalka School
Students at Kalamalka Secondary School are going to get a special lesson on drugs and alcohol. Vernon School Board is bringing in two Vancouver police officers dubbed the Odd Squad to give a Power Poi...
Tom Mark Apr 17, 2017

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