Tag Archives: Business & Economy
First Nations say Alberta review of coal project inadequate, seek federal involvement
EDMONTON - Two of southern Alberta's largest First Nations have asked the federal government to step into an environmental review of a coal mine proposed for the Rocky Mountains. In a letter to federa...
Mar 09, 2021
Major changes in O'Keefe Ranch operations
Historic O'Keefe Ranch is making some changes to it's operations following a tough 2020 due to COVID-19."Our income was incredibly slashed, and so as a result of that, we qualified for the federal wag...
Mar 09, 2021
Alberta's Toews says final bill on defunct Keystone XL not 'materially' above $1.3B
EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says taxpayers won't be on the hook for much more beyond $1.3 billion already committed to the defunct Keystone XL pipeline. Travis Toews did not provide specific...
Mar 09, 2021
Okanagan Spring releases a new seasonal beer
Hot on the heels of releasing the Terrace Mountain Session IPA, Vernon based Okanagan Spring Brewery has released a new seasonal ale.The Summerland Raspberry Ale joins a line-up that includes mainstay...
Mar 08, 2021
Ogopogo author back for more
The author of a children's book about the fabled lake monster Ogopogo is taking another dive into the depths with a new book, and is seeking copyright usage from the City of Vernon.The City of Vernon ...
Mar 07, 2021
Regional construction off to a good start
Construction numbers are in for January for the five electoral area's A,B,C,D, F and Enderby and Lumby, and they are tracking with January of last year.There were 10 permits, including three for resid...
Mar 07, 2021
New campground conditionally approved for Swan Lake
A proposed 40-site campground at 7850 Redwing Road along the Swan Lake Corridor just south of the Swan Lake RV Resort, has received initial approval, but a lot more work remains to be done before fina...
Mar 05, 2021
Selin heads radio fundraising campaign
A well-known and respected broadcaster will lead the effort to generate funds for a new community radio station in Vernon.Betty Selin will serve as honourary chair of the Vernon Community Radio Societ...
Mar 04, 2021
RDNO manager heads for Alberta
A key member of the management team at the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) is moving on. General manager of Community Services Mike Fox has accepted a position with the City of Lethbridge. ...
Mar 04, 2021
Opposition MP's weigh in on the Liberals pandemic record
The government's COVID response and how to recover from the pandemic dominated a one hour virtual town hall meeting hosted by the Greater Vernon Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, March 3.The event fea...
Mar 03, 2021
