Residents on McKenzie Rd in Kelowna are suspicious of a man who went door to door yesterday afternoon. The man stated that he was selling furnaces and hot water tanks and seemed to be targeting seniors. He lacked any company identification and refused to leave a business card or brochure. He is described as Caucasian […]
Small fire fighting plane goes down -pilot okay
A water bomber has crashed while fighting the Puntzi Lake wildfire near Williams Lake but the pilot has escaped unharmed. Bill Yearwood, the investigator in charge with the Transportation Safety Board, said the accident involved a single engine amphibious water bomber. “The ‘Fire Boss’ water bomber ran into some trouble while scooping water at Puntzi […]
Grand Fondo – Sunday – on a road near you
On Sunday morning the South Okanagan will see up to 2,500 cyclists take to the roads for the start of the fifth edition of the Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan. While more than three-quarters of the participants live in B.C., this year’s event attracts riders from as far away as the United Kingdom, Italy, Colombia, Bahamas and China. More than […]
Starts today at 5pm – Carnival for three days
Arty Smarty Children’s Art Show will hang till July 18
Show at the South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services on Main Street
Photographer Bob Cameron
Uncorked and having fun Thursday evening at the park
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Dine and Dance Live Link
“Long Way Home” – in pictures
Jim Stewart and the Oliver Branch Royal Canadian Legion welcomed Wednesday for a walk, fundraising BBQ and a meet-n-greet at the hall. Joined by local politicians, Youth Ambassadors, Legion members and local air cadets. Thanks to all that participated. “This evening was incredible in so many ways. I’ve never been this far from home and […]