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Several road and parking closures during Apple Triathlon
August 12, 2016 - 11:05 AM

KELOWNA - The 34th annual Apple Triathlon will be taking place on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21. Leading up to and during the event, there will be a number of road closures and transit adjustments throughout downtown, Glenmore and North Kelowna.

Motorists are asked to use caution and keep an eye out for athletes prior to and during this event as some will be familiarizing themselves with the course. Motorists are also encouraged to plan their routes to avoid delays.
Welcome the Kokanee Salmon Festival pushed ahead
July 29, 2016 - 2:53 PM

PEACHLAND - Check out the displays and watch the Kokanee salmon spawning in Deep (Peachland) Creek during the ‘Welcome the Kokanee Salmon Festival’.
Weekly volunteer opportunities for Kamloops
May 26, 2016 - 5:00 PM
Young Entrepreneur Competition winners announced
May 26, 2016 - 3:00 PM

KELOWNA - The winners of the 2016 “Dragons’ Den Edition” of the Young Entrepreneur Competition were announced at an Awards event held at Okanagan College May 24th.
Apple Triathlon road and parking closures
August 17, 2015 - 1:30 PM

KELOWNA - The 33rd annual Apple Triathlon will be taking place on Friday, Aug. 21, Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23. Leading up to and during the event, there will be a number of closures and transit changes throughout downtown, North Kelowna and Glenmore.

Motorists are asked to use caution during race weekend and keep an eye out for athletes prior to and during the event as some will be familiarizing themselves with the course. Race maps are available at appletriathlon.com.
Recruiting begins for RCMP volunteer candidates for September intake
August 09, 2015 - 12:00 PM

VERNON - The RCMP volunteer program is now recruiting new candidates for classroom training that will take place in Vernon September 21 - 25, 2015. This is a volunteer position working with the City of Vernon and North Okanagan Detachment of the RCMP under the direction and supervision of the Crime Prevention Coordinator, Regan Borisenko, and RCMP.

In preparation for training, volunteers undergo interviews covering security and program interests.
Hoban Equipment Ltd. wins Contractor of the Year Award
December 12, 2013 - 2:37 PM

VERNON - Hoban Equipment Ltd., in partnership with World Tech Solutions, has won this year's Deputy Minister's Contractor of the Year Award for safety innovation, for its Employee Proximity Alerting System.
Community Policing Services seeking volunteers
June 07, 2013 - 12:07 PM

Want to play a part in keeping the community safe? The Penticton Community Policing Services would like to talk to you, as the team is looking for volunteers to assist with public programs for the City and area.
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