News Items tag as: Westbank First Nation

Former WFN employee sues after he was blocked from taking parental leave
March 03, 2023 - 6:00 PM

A former Westbank First Nation employee has launched a civil suit against the Band after he was barred from taking parental leave.
Billboard company defends West Kelowna ad as free speech
February 17, 2023 - 7:00 AM

The company that leased a controversial billboard on Westbank First Nation land decided to take it down after public backlash, but claims it was bullied into the decision.
Story of influential syilx artist Toussowasket to be shared in Penticton
November 07, 2022 - 6:00 AM

The legacy of a trailblazing artist from Westbank First Nation will be the focus of the next Brown Bag Lecture Series in Penticton.
Westbank man one million dollars richer thanks to lotto win
November 02, 2022 - 3:10 PM

A Westbank man has won one million dollars playing the lottery.
Robert Louie returns as chief of Westbank First Nation
September 16, 2022 - 8:45 AM

Former Westbank First Nation chief Robert Louie has been reelected.
Robert Louie running to return as chief of Westbank First Nation
July 14, 2022 - 4:09 PM

Former Westbank First Nation chief Robert Louie is running again to fill the top spot vacated by the resignation of Christopher Derickson in June.
Westbank First Nation chief resigns
June 17, 2022 - 9:00 AM

Chief of the Westbank First Nation Christopher Derickson has resigned, citing corruption as the reason after a band staffer sold land for far under its assessed value.
Popular Okanagan mini golf course could become 500 homes
June 07, 2022 - 6:00 AM
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A popular Okanagan mini-golf course has closed and could become the site of 500 residential units.
Former nursing home employees revolt against Westbank First Nation over severance
May 06, 2022 - 3:47 PM

After the Westbank First Nation closed its only nursing home in December 2021, former staffers say the band is not holding up its end of the bargain on severance packages.
Kelowna Chiefs looking for syilx artist to design new jerseys
April 03, 2022 - 12:30 PM

A Kelowna hockey club is showing its support for the local Indigenous community by showcasing syilx artistic talent.
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