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Bike repair stations for Kamloops cyclists
August 14, 2015 - 3:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Riding your bike around Kamloops just got easier with the addition of three new Bike Repair Stations.
2014 Canadian National DH Championships come to Sun Peaks
June 25, 2014 - 2:42 PM

The Sun Peaks Bike Park will return to its rich history of hosting large scale downhill racing events with the Canadian National Downhill Championships from July 10 to 13, 2014. It has been a road of progression over the past two summers with a very successful 2012 BC Cup, followed by an equally successful 2013 Canada Cup. The weekend includes the national winner-take-all-event and also a stop on the BC Cup Series.
Water conservation and quality improvement grant awards, 2014
April 02, 2014 - 2:54 PM

Regional District North Okanagan
Available funds: $57,000 Total Requested: $45,700 Recommended Funding: $45,700

Project Title:
North Kalamalka Lake Intake Protection Zone Storm Water Reclamation Project
Organization:
Greater Vernon Water
Project Goals:
Kalamalka Lake is a major domestic water source for Greater Vernon, providing about 40% of water to customers.
MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Invasive species can be costly to the environment & taxpayer
February 25, 2014 - 10:27 AM

Invasive species are sadly not new to Okanagan-Coquihalla. Cattle Ranchers have battled with the loss of valuable grazing lands on account of invasive weeds as much as fruit growers and farmers know the frustration of crop loss as a result of the European Starling.
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FYI - For Your Information

Bike repair stations for Kamloops cyclists

2014 Canadian National DH Championships come to Sun Peaks

Water conservation and quality improvement grant awards, 2014

MP Report for Okanagan-Coquihalla: Invasive species can be costly to the environment & taxpayer

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