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Snow Removal in Vernon
January 03, 2018 - 1:09 PM

Following this weekend’s major snow event, City crews will begin snow removal in designated areas. City crews and contract forces will start removing snow from the downtown core, 32 Street and 27 Street. The removal process will take approximately 3-4 days and should be completed by early next week. Motorists are advised to slow down and use caution near snow removal equipment.
Summerland news for December
December 07, 2016 - 5:17 PM

Senior’s Housing Development Proposed
Snow control guidelines for Osoyoos
December 05, 2016 - 11:19 AM

Do your part by following a few simple tips for Snow Control this winter:
UBC study says snow could reduce need for air conditioning
October 14, 2016 - 11:36 AM

OKANAGAN - A recent UBC study shows that snow cleared from winter roads can help reduce summer air-conditioning bills.
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Feb. 11 to 18
February 11, 2016 - 12:00 PM

Wildlife Park
Family Farm Assistants - The Wildlife Park is in need of volunteers to assist our zookeepers in maintaining a safe environment at our Home Hardware Family Farm for the Spring Break & Easter Weekend from March 19th to April 3rd, 2016. The volunteers will be interacting with the park guests as they interact with our goats! The Volunteers will also be keeping the barn area clean. Hours: 10am - 3:30 pm.
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Feb. 4 to 11
February 05, 2016 - 10:00 AM

AIM Foundation
Special Events Coordinators - The volunteers will coordinate special events utilizing the Event Outline and under the direction of the TNC Executive Assistant. This volunteer opportunity will develop and utilize your Public Relations, Business Contacts, Social Media, Volunteer Training, Orientation and Team building skills. 19+ to volunteer. Upcoming Special Events: Richard Wagamese Storytelling Gala Friday February 12, 2016. dawn.AIMfoundation@gmail.com
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Jan. 28 to Feb. 4
January 28, 2016 - 5:00 PM

AIM Foundation
Special Events Coordinators - The volunteers will coordinate special events utilizing the Event Outline and under the direction of the TNC Executive Assistant. This volunteer opportunity will develop and utilize your Public Relations, Business Contacts, Social Media, Volunteer Training, Orientation and Team building skills. 19+ to volunteer. Upcoming Special Events: Richard Wagamese Storytelling Gala Friday February 12, 2016. dawn.AIMfoundation@gmail.com
Weekly Volunteer Highlights for Jan. 21 to 28
January 21, 2016 - 11:48 AM
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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
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Kamloops council to expand tax exemptions for new rental builds
Developers have more land to choose from if they want to cut costs on new rental buildings in Kamloops. The City is looking to expand a tax exemption program to span massive swaths of Kamloops in order to encourage development. Previously r

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