News Items tag as: Snowmobiling

Special avalanche warning issued for wide swath of B.C. Interior
December 28, 2022 - 12:55 PM

Storm cycles across the province are leaving large swaths of B.C.'s mountain ranges at risk for avalanches.
North Okanagan snowmobile incident claims life of Lumby man
March 05, 2018 - 9:16 AM

LUMBY - A Lumby man is dead following a snowmobiling accident in the North Okanagan over the weekend.
North Okanagan avalanche victim's airbag didn't deploy: Coroner
April 26, 2017 - 4:32 PM

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B.C. Interior backcountry searches end with multiple rescues
March 13, 2017 - 11:39 AM

KELOWNA - This weekend was busy for search and rescue teams as snowmobilers, skiers and a snowboarder were retrieved from various spots around the Interior.
Stranded snowmobilers require rescue near Chase
February 14, 2017 - 8:55 AM

CHASE - A father and son spent the night in a ravine near Chase on the weekend after they became stranded while snowmobiling.
Sun Peaks snow mobilers need to stay on designated trails or face fines say police
January 03, 2017 - 1:33 PM

KAMLOOPS - After nearly a half dozen incidents of illegal snowmobile use in Sun Peaks, the RCMP are warning users of the consequences.
Salmon Arm teen who died in snowmobile accident identified
December 29, 2014 - 4:12 PM

ENDERBY - The teen who died in a snowmobiling accident near Enderby over the weekend was Brandon Edward Oullette, 16, from Salmon Arm.
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Why butchers are making a comeback in B.C.
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Vernon homeowners to see whopping 10% tax increase
Homeowners in Vernon are set for the highest property tax increase in years with an almost 10% jump when compared to last year. With little debate, Vernon council approved the 9.91% increase – a rate four times that of inflation.

Special avalanche warning issued for wide swath of B.C. Interior