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RCMP volunteers patrolling parking lots across the Central Okanagan
December 13, 2017 - 5:18 PM

KELOWNA - While you are shopping for the perfect gift, a thief might be looking to score from your car so RCMP volunteers are out patrolling to deter criminal opportunists.
Osoyoos Water Quality Society not fooling around when it comes to protecting Osoyoos Lake
March 20, 2017 - 2:36 PM

OSOYOOS – On Saturday, April 1, volunteers from the Osoyoos Lake Water Quality Society and concerned local residents will begin the process of attaching “Protect our Lake - Pitch In” decals on garbage cans in key areas of Osoyoos.

“We are committed to protecting and preserving Osoyoos Lake through public education and monitoring the lake’s waters in five regions through the summer months,” explains OLWQS past president, Birgit Arnstein.
West Kelowna dirt bike theft
October 19, 2016 - 3:48 PM

On October 14th the owner of a Kawasaki dirt bike called West Kelowna RCMP to report its overnight disappearance.
Emergency Services Day first of its kind in Kamloops
May 08, 2016 - 3:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - For the first time ever, Emergency Services in Kamloops are joining forces to present Emergency Services Day on May 14, 2016.
B.C. marks FASD Prevention and Support Day
September 09, 2013 - 10:12 AM

VICTORIA - Sept. 9 is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention and Support Day in B.C., an opportunity to raise awareness around the risks of alcohol use during pregnancy and to support healthy women, their infants and their families.
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FYI - For Your Information

RCMP volunteers patrolling parking lots across the Central Okanagan

Osoyoos Water Quality Society not fooling around when it comes to protecting Osoyoos Lake

West Kelowna dirt bike theft

Emergency Services Day first of its kind in Kamloops

B.C. marks FASD Prevention and Support Day

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