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Bones found at construction site

Bones found at construction site

May 31, 2010 / 3:55 pm

West Kelowna RCMP are investigating the discovery of possible human remains at a construction site along Elk Road just before Cougar Road below Mission Hill....

Drug store bought out by Shoppers

Drug store bought out by Shoppers

May 31, 2010 / 9:00 am

First it was CIBC, then it was Cooper's Foods. The latest big store to shut down in the beleaguered Westridge Centre Mall in West Kelowna is Pharmasave, which...

Residents encouraged to bloom

Residents encouraged to bloom

May 29, 2010 / 9:00 am

The Communities in Bloom, Most Beautiful Contest offers opportunities for West Kelowna and Westbank First Nation residents to put there gardening and yard...

Peachland fire devastates house

Peachland fire devastates house

May 24, 2010 / 9:19 am

A devastating fire in Peachland Monday morning has caused extensive damage to a house. Fire crews were called out to a home on Desert Pines Avenue at around...

Firefighter nominated for national award

Firefighter nominated for national award

May 23, 2010 / 5:00 am

Adaptive Adventures is proud to announce that their founder, Troy Becker, has been nominated for national recognition of his commitment and dedication to our...

DWK looks at fuel management policy

DWK looks at fuel management policy

May 23, 2010 / 5:00 am

The District of West Kelowna is ready to establish a forest fuel management policy which could give private property owners access to assistance from fire...

Westside Daze hosting Battle of Bands

Westside Daze hosting Battle of Bands

May 21, 2010 / 11:00 am

The longest continuously running free family festival in the Central Okanagan is extending an invitation at all youth in the valley. Westside Daze has a full...

Crash leads to manhunt

Crash leads to manhunt

May 18, 2010 / 9:00 pm

Two men are in hospital while one evaded police following a single vehicle roll over in West Kelowna Tuesday afternoon. The crash happened shortly after 5 p.m....

Search for mushroom picker continues

Search for mushroom picker continues

May 17, 2010 / 2:00 pm

Update: (6:15 a.m.) RCMP West Kelowna were advised that Gary MURPHY has returned to his residence and is OK. RCMP have no further details regarding where he...

Fraudster impersonates officer

Fraudster impersonates officer

May 17, 2010 / 12:30 pm

A woman whose vehicle was stolen from her workplace was later the victim of a fraud after a man called her to say her car had been found. RCMP say the...

The issue is dead: Peachland mayor

""The issue is dead"": Peachland mayor

May 17, 2010 / 9:00 am

After a resounding "no" vote in Saturday's referendum, Peachland Mayor Keith Fielding says the issue will be debated no more. "As far as I'm concerned, and I...

Stockwell in Shanghai

Stockwell in Shanghai

May 16, 2010 / 12:00 pm

Local MP Stockwell Day is in Shanghai today, launching a program at the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2010. Day, who is Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway,...

World of Wheels set for May long

World of Wheels set for May long

May 16, 2010 / 10:00 am

It’s the biggest one-day event in Peachland and this year’s World of Wheels Show and Shine is expected to exceed last year’s colossal event in every way....

Peachland voters say no to curling club

May 16, 2010 / 8:00 am

Peachland residents have turned a resounding thumbs down to the prospect of a curling club in their community. More than 67 per cent of voters in Saturday's...

Peachland man fails to return home

Peachland man fails to return home

May 16, 2010 / 7:04 am

RCMP say a man who takes medication for his bipolar condition hasn't returned after heading out to pick mushrooms. Cst. Martha Kennedy says Gary Murphy, 47, of...

Peachland voters go to polls Saturday

Peachland voters go to polls Saturday

May 15, 2010 / 5:00 am

If the advance poll is any indication, interest appears to be high for Saturday's referendum in Peachland. Voters in Peachland will determine Saturday whether...

DWK authorizes transfer station tax levy

DWK authorizes transfer station tax levy

May 13, 2010 / 12:00 pm

West Kelowna residential property owners will see a new parcel tax levy of $25.98 on their 2010 Property Tax Notice for a new Transfer Station being installed...

Food bank to benefit from wildfire funds

Food bank to benefit from wildfire funds

May 12, 2010 / 4:00 pm

The Westside Community Food Bank is about to receive nearly $25,000, thanks to funds raised during the 2009 wildfires. A cheque for $3,164 will be turned over...

Secondary suite bylaw put on hold

Secondary suite bylaw put on hold

May 12, 2010 / 1:00 pm

West Kelowna Council has once again put the issue of secondary suites on the back burner. After debating the matter for nearly 90 minutes Tuesday, council...

DWK approves 2010 budget

DWK approves 2010 budget

May 12, 2010 / 5:00 am

West Kelowna taxpayers will see their municipal taxes increase by 2.35% over 2009 tax rates. District of West Kelowna Council approved that figure after passing...