News Items tag as: Westbank Cemetery

Okanagan cemeteries increasing security after recent memorial thefts
October 10, 2019 - 7:00 PM

RCMP in three Okanagan cities are conducting investigations and cemeteries are beefing up security after several instances of theft of brass memorial plaques from local graveyards.
Stolen West Kelowna gravestone markers could cost $100,000 to replace
September 25, 2019 - 2:36 PM

WEST KELOWNA - Thieves who made off with 53 bronze grave markers from Westbank Cemetery likely netted less than $1,500 for their effort, but it will cost around $70,000 to replace those plaques and another $30,000 to make them safer from future thievery.
Westbank cemetery to see new life under expansion plan
May 23, 2015 - 8:33 AM

WEST KELOWNA - The District of West Kelowna is considering spending $694,000 on the expansion of the Westbank Cemetery.
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Okanagan cemeteries increasing security after recent memorial thefts