Category Archives: Vernon
‘Why was this night different?’ Defence challenges witness reliability in Curtis Sagmoen trial
Whether or not a witness's statements are reliable were questioned by the defense this afternoon in the Curtis Sagmoen trial. Defence lawyer Lisa Jean Helps argued the Crown cannot prove beyond a reas...
Dec 18, 2019
Downtown business owner says he's had enough
The owner of Vernon business says he's moving to another location in the city, tired of all the problems in the downtown.Steven Wach from Okanagan Skate Co. at 2902B 30th Ave., has posted a video on s...
Dec 18, 2019
Pool program proves popular
Some might call it 'school in a pool.'Nearly 60 students from across the Vernon School District take part in the Adapted Aquatics Program at the Vernon Recreation Centre pool, which is designed to pro...
Dec 18, 2019
Sagmoen acquitted of one charge
Curtis Sagmoen is facing one less charge at his trial in Vernon Supreme Court.B.C. Supreme Court Justice Alison Beames agreed with a defence request Wednesday for a "no evidence motion" and issued an ...
Dec 18, 2019
National retailer gives Salvation Army campaign a boost
Walmart is once again giving a helping hand to the Salvation Army, and the people it helps everyday.The retailer will be matching donations made at the Army's Christmas kettles in Vernon and other cit...
Dec 18, 2019
Frosty freed: Vernon Teach and Learn grateful for support
He's back! After a debacle with the city's bylaw department, Frosty the inflatable snowman is back in front of Vernon Teach and Learn. Lynella and Trevor Henke, the store owners, say they are grateful...
Dec 17, 2019
Update: Hwy. 97 reopened near Lake Country
Update:Drive B.C says Hwy. 97 has reopened between Commonwealth road and Beaver lake road following an earlier vehicle incident. Drivers can expect delays according to Drive B.C--Original Story: A veh...
Dec 17, 2019
RCMP Appreciation Day proclaimed in B.C.
It's a way of saying thanks to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for its service.Feb. 1 has been proclaimed RCMP Appreciation Day by the B.C. government after a process led by residents in Vernon.More...
Dec 17, 2019
Backpack campaign deadline extended
The deadline for the Upper Room Mission's Blessings in a Backpack campaign has been extended.The campaign now runs until Dec. 20 to allow for more donations to help the less fortunate."This campaign i...
Dec 17, 2019
Options for active living centre proposed
Three options are being proposed for an active living centre for Greater Vernon, based on feedback from the community.The information came from Kate Busby of FaulknerBrowns Architects in a presentatio...
Dec 17, 2019

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