News Items tag as: Armstrong news

Armstrong residents arrested after being caught with $40K in illegal tobacco
November 14, 2024 - 12:00 AM

During a routine traffic stop on Saturday police found a two people from Armstrong with more than $40,000 in illegal tobacco and a prohibited weapon.
iN PHOTOS: Sunflower festival in Armstrong 'a photographer's dream'
September 25, 2024 - 6:00 AM

The fourth annual sunflower festival in the North Okanagan is underway and there are four acres of big, bright sunflowers to wander through.
Owners of beloved ramshackle house in Armstrong area digging up its history
September 15, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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An uninhabited dilapidated house in the Armstrong area is the subject of numerous photographs and paintings, and the newest owners of the property it sits on are digging up the history behind it.
Metalheads set to gather for 14th Armstrong Metalfest this weekend
July 10, 2024 - 12:07 PM

Armstrong MetalFest, the largest mosh pit in western Canada, is back and ready to rock out for its 14th year this weekend.
Caravan Farm Theatre’s summer show a saucy ‘Bridgerton’ style musical
June 12, 2024 - 4:30 PM

When Caravan Farm Theatre’s artistic director started making plans for this summer’s production, she wanted to make sure it was both delightful and meaningful.
Armstrong mom sues son, his ex-wife after helping them buy first home
April 27, 2024 - 7:00 AM
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North Okanagan farmer sees bright future despite cancellation of spring tulip festival
April 19, 2024 - 6:00 AM

A popular tulip festival in the North Okanagan won’t be happening this year due to a series of misfortunes, but the family behind it is working to keep the excitement and momentum going for future festivals.
Armed Kamloops woman caught in stolen car in Armstrong
March 25, 2024 - 2:45 PM

Police seized illegal firearms when a 31-year-old Kamloops woman was arrested in a stolen vehicle in Armstrong on the weekend.
North Okanagan elementary students join RCMP officers for road safety campaign
March 14, 2024 - 1:30 PM
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Some North Okanagan elementary students were helped out RCMP officers with a road safety campaign this week.
UPDATE: Missing man last seen in Armstrong located
February 16, 2024 - 11:45 AM

UPDATE: Feb. 16, 2024
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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