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Andrew Sheret donation supports Okanagan College’s efforts to go green with new trades training complex
May 16, 2015 - 5:31 PM

KELOWNA - Inspired by Okanagan College’s goal of building one of the most sustainable trades training facilities in North America, a B.C.-based distributor of plumbing and heating supplies has stepped forward with major support for the $33-million renovation and expansion project.

Andrew Sheret Limited has pledged $50,000 toward the Bright Horizons Building for Skills fundraising campaign.
Landfill compactor first of its kind in North America
June 12, 2013 - 11:36 AM

The City of Kelowna’s new waste compactor is helping the Glenmore Landfill think long-term by being environmentally and economically accountable. The state-of-the-art compactor will increase the life expectancy of the landfill by 10 to 14 years as it delivers maximum compaction in minimum time.

“Our new compactor uses the latest technology in waste management equipment which contributes to more efficient landfill operations,” says Ken Muller, Solid Waste Supervisor.
Metro Vancouver donation flows straight to Okanagan College
June 10, 2013 - 9:52 AM

Students enrolled in the Water Engineering Technology (WET) diploma program will be benefitting this fall from some well-placed connections.

The College is in the process of incorporating used equipment donated by Metro Vancouver for use in various classes involving wastewater treatment and chlorination in the two-year program.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
Following are emailed reader responses to stories or letters to the editor for the third week of April 2024. They have been edited slightly for readability. Got something you want to add? Send an email to editor Marshall Jones at mjo

Fruit packers near Kelowna fined another $78,000
A fruit packing plant in the Ellison area east of Kelowna was hit with another $78,368 in fines for discharging effluent into a failed septic field. That’s now more than $110,000 in fines since 2022 for the same issue at Sandher Fruit

Manitoba government plans to lift ban on homegrown recreational cannabis
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is planning to end its ban on homegrown recreational cannabis — a move that would leave Quebec as the only province with such a restriction. "We're just allowing Manitobans to have the same

Tranquille developer blames province after multiple ALC denials
The province's Agricultural Land Commission has heard multiple pleas from the owner of a historic Kamloops property who wants to build an agricultural suburb on the massive site. Each time Ignition Developments goes to the commission, i

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Summerland news for December

Andrew Sheret donation supports Okanagan College’s efforts to go green with new trades training complex

Landfill compactor first of its kind in North America

Metro Vancouver donation flows straight to Okanagan College

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