Category Archives: Vernon
Council to discuss dog fence and private security
Vernon council will discuss options for dealing with off-leash dogs in Marshall Fields, at today's meeting.Staff are making a number of recommendations including adding a four foot-high chain-link fen...
Jul 08, 2019
Pay hike approved for GVAC directors
Municipal directors and alternates on the Greater Vernon Advisory Committee will see a slight increase in pay after the board voted to approve a monthly $171 pay increase. The salary jump for the muni...
Jul 08, 2019
Awards nomination deadline nears
Time is running out to nominate for the Business Excellence Awards.Nominations for the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Business Excellence Awards presented by Valley First officially close M...
Jul 07, 2019
Vernon couple deals with major injuries to son in Portugal
A Vernon couple is in need of support as they deal with devastating news.Janet and Luiz Araujo need help to bring their son, Matthew, home from Portugal after he suffered a catastrophic fall while tra...
Jul 06, 2019
Boat inspections are back
It's a way to make sure you're safe before heading out onto the water.A marine vessel pre-check using RCMP and other volunteers is underway for another summer at the Paddlewheel Park boat launch in Ve...
Jul 06, 2019
Watch: Caravan Farm Theatre gears up for The Coyotes
It's theatre under the stars set in the picturesque wilderness of rural Armstrong.It's a place where creative minds merge and singers and actors come alive. That place is the Caravan Farm Theatre, and...
Jul 06, 2019
Roads blocked after bus and SUV collide
Drivers along Hwy 97 and 32nd Avenue were forced to change lanes and detour after a Ford SUV collided with a Traxx Coachlines bus. Police attended the scene. It is unclear if anyone was on board the b...
Jul 05, 2019
Upper Room Mission receives an act of kindness from VantageOne Credit Union
With 75 years in the community, VantageOne Credit Union is celebrating its anniversary by giving back to those who need it most.The organization started a unique campaign called 75 Acts of Kindness, a...
Jul 05, 2019
RibFest debuts in Vernon
Rib lovers are in for a treat.The Elks Lodge (#45) is behind a new event called Vernon RibFest.It runs from today through Sunday, rain or shine, next to Becker Park in the curling club and the outdoor...
Jul 05, 2019
End not so near for golf course
The Royal York Golf Course in Armstrong will not be closing after this season as first thought.Owner Todd York said the nine-hole course, which has been open for almost 30 years, will remain open thro...
Jul 05, 2019
