Tag: North Okanagan

Enderby pool makes a splash at soft opening

It was successful soft benign at the Enderby Outdoor Pool this week. On Thursday, June 18, the pool officially welcomed its first swimmers of the summer.

Vernon-Lumby MLA says community will benefit from crime prevention funding boost

BC New Democrat MLA Harwinder Sandhu said she believes people in Vernon and the North Okanagan will benefit from provincial funding for community safety projects led by local organizations.

Water Quality Advisory in effect for some Great Vernon Water users

The Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) advises some customers supplied by Greater Vernon Water that they are on a precautionary Water Quality Advisory (WQA).

More funding coming to North Okanagan athletic events

MLA for Vernon and Lumby, Harwinder Sandhu said that a provincial grant will support upcoming athletic events over the next year.

North Okanagan residents called to help local forests

Residents in North Okanagan and surrounding areas are invited to share their input about the development of the tmíxʷ naqscn Forest Landscape Plan to guide forest-management decisions in the area.

Disc golf league takes flight tomorrow

The North Okanagan Disc Golf Association is hosting a league night tomorrow at the new Chip Trail Disc Golf Course behind Pleasant Valley Secondary School in Armstrong.

Neighbourhood Small Grant now accepting applications

Community Foundation North Okanagan is now accepting applications for its Neighbourhood Small Grants, designed to help residents of any age, experience or background take part in building community.

Indigenous-owned Gen7 Fuel opening fourth North Okanagan location

North Okanagan's newest, 100 per cent Indigenous-owned fuel and convenience store is opening up its fourth location in Enderby next week.

Shuswap local makes Vernon farm stands easier to find

Supporting farmers throughout the North Okanagan and Shuswap has become easier, as one local farmer produced a map designed specifically for farm stands.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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