West Kelowna News
Man clings to life after rollover
A man sustained life threatening injuries after a single vehicle rollover on Westside Road early this morning. At around 4 a.m., West Kelowna RCMP were called...
Cyclist struck
1 p.m. update: West Kelowna RCMP were called to the 2000 block of Boucherie Road, for a report of a cyclist that had been struck. When RCMP arrived on scene an...
Bomb maker arrested
An Okanagan man has been arrested and a variety of explosives-related charges are expected to be forthcoming following a Combined Forces Special...
Dump truck dumped over
West Kelowna fire crews had to cut away the steering wheel to free the driver of a dump truck that rolled over Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred shortly...
Lost motorist found in the bush
A 55-year-old man, out for an evening drive, ended up spending a night in the wild. The man apparently left his home about 5:30 Wednesday night for a drive on...
Fire damages home
The occupant of a trailer on Boucherie Road will be in the care of ESS for the next few days after fire ripped through a portion of the home Wednesday morning....
Youth centre closed due to fire
The Westside Youth Centre, a program offered by Okanagan Boys and Girls Clubs, was impacted by the fire at the Westbank Lions Community Hall this past weekend. ...
Pregnant mom found
UPDATE 3 P.M. - It has been reported to Castanet that Marichu Etchart has been located safe and sound by Kelowna RCMP. RCMP are asking for your assistance in...
Lions Hall fire deemed suspicious
An investigation into the cause of Sunday's fire at the Westbank Lions Hall has concluded there is enough evidence to suggest the blaze was suspicious in...
Louie returned as WFN chief
Robert Louie has been returned for another term as chief of Westbank First Nation. Louie received 59 per cent of the votes cast during elections last Friday. He...
Large coyote attacks dog in yard
7 a.m. Sept. 3 update: We are sad to report that Daphne did not survive the coyote attack, she passed away at 10:30 p.m. Monday night. 5 p.m. Sept. 2 (original...
Students lose storefront school
As a result of the fire at the Westbank Community Hall, all students who were scheduled to attend the Westside Storefront School are now asked to report to...
Reception rises out of the ashes
When the bridal party of Shane and Amanda Nevdoff arrived at the Westbank Community Centre Sunday morning to make last-minute preparations for a reception later...
Motorcycle misses curve
Excessive speed is the likely cause of a single motorcycle accident on Dobbin Road that sent one man to hospital with undertermined injuries. The mishap...
Fire destroys community hall
An early morning blaze has consumed the Westbank Community Hall. The fire, which broke out a little after 8 a.m., easily made short work of the aging...
RCMP go back to school
West Kelowna RCMP and Bylaw Enforcement officers will be conducting traffic safety and parking blitzes in school zones, starting September 3, as children get...
Helping kids through sports
A program aimed at ensuring all West Kelowna children have access to organized sports has received a big boost this week, thanks to two fundraising events. West...
Most beautiful gardens
Hard work in the yard paid off for a handful of West Kelowna home owners. Mayor Doug Findlater, on behalf of West Kelowna Council, presented awards to the...
Citizen Survey deadline nears
West Kelowna residents who received a 2013 Citizen Survey in the mail in July are encouraged to return their completed forms before Tuesday, September 3 to...
Jet ski victim identified
A former Kelowna junior hockey player has been identified as the man killed in a jet ski accident on Okanagan Lake Saturday evening. The BC Coroners Service has...