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West Kelowna News

Tragic history almost repeats

Sep 1, 2009 / 5:05 pm

A tragic incident which resulted in the death of a young West Kelowna man was almost repeated over the weekend. A house party in West Kelowna ended with the...

Peachland fire still under investigation

Peachland fire still under investigation

Sep 1, 2009 / 10:55 am

Little is known about a structure fire which damaged a Peachland home. Fire broke out at the two storey home in the 6000 block of Somerset Drive just after 4:30...

Helicopter fails to locate fugitive

Helicopter fails to locate fugitive

Aug 31, 2009 / 3:55 pm

The Edmonton man who sprinted away from police after a court appearance and fled in a stolen van one week ago may be hiding out in the rural area above...

Bush party driver faces new charges

Bush party driver faces new charges

Aug 31, 2009 / 1:15 pm

The driver who was allegedly behind the wheel of a vehicle that mowed down and caused the death of a West Kelowna man at a bush party 10 days ago on Bartley...

Motorist blows three times legal limit

Aug 31, 2009 / 12:45 pm

Motorists on Highway 97 in West Kelowna were quick to report that one of their fellow drivers possibly merited police attention Saturday. The calls started...

West Kelowna council highlights

West Kelowna council highlights

Aug 26, 2009 / 12:00 pm

The following are highlights from the District of West Kelowna Council meeting of August 25, 2009. 2008 Annual Report - Council endorsed the District of West...

Suspect in fatal MVI held in custody

Suspect in fatal MVI held in custody

Aug 25, 2009 / 2:23 pm

A 19-year-old West Kelowna man, whose vehicle struck and killed 21-year-old Tyler Boyer over the weekend, remains in police custody. Ryan Kelly appeared in...

Dog dies after causing three car crash

Aug 25, 2009 / 12:32 pm

A small dog tempted fate one too many times Tuesday and paid with its life. The little Pomeranian caused a three vehicle crash on Highway 97 at Ross Road when...

Man dies of injuries suffered at party

Man dies of injuries suffered at party

Aug 24, 2009 / 2:15 pm

One man is dead while another is in custody following an incident at an outdoor party in the 2200 block of Bartley Road in West Kelowna early Saturday morning....

Woman passed out at scene of fire

Aug 24, 2009 / 12:30 pm

An unidentified woman is in police custody after being arrested at the scene of a house fire on Butt Road early Saturday morning. According to police, the woman...

Fire destroys home on Butt Road

Fire destroys home on Butt Road

Aug 22, 2009 / 9:24 am

An early morning fire has destroyed a home in West Kelowna. Fire crews responded to the scene in the 2500 block of Butt Road just after 2 a.m. Saturday....

Lakeview Heights losing post office

Lakeview Heights losing post office

Aug 21, 2009 / 5:00 am

Residents and businesses of Lakeview Heights in West Kelowna will be losing their post office next week. The post office at Ray-Mart in the Lakeview Shopping...

Little resistance to postal change

Little resistance to postal change

Aug 20, 2009 / 11:30 am

Response to West Kelowna's decision to seek a change in the municipality's official postal designation has been muted, says Coun. Gordon Milsom. Councillors...

West Kelowna Council highlights

West Kelowna Council highlights

Aug 20, 2009 / 9:10 am

Public Hearing on W1-Water Use (Recreational) Zone - Council heard submissions from 16 people regarding the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment to create a W1-Water...

Gellatly Bay boat launch reopen

Gellatly Bay boat launch reopen

Aug 20, 2009 / 6:00 am

The Gellatly Bay Boat Launch is now open for public use but users are advised not to swim in the boat basin or drink the water. The launch was temporarily...

Arrest at gunpoint on bridge

Arrest at gunpoint on bridge

Aug 18, 2009 / 11:01 am

RCMP had to arrest a man at gunpoint Monday on the Bennett Bridge. West Kelowna RCMP responded to a call of a car having crashed into the old Pier Pub just...

Shark sees a gem in Peachland

Shark sees a gem in Peachland

Aug 17, 2009 / 3:55 pm

The stage is set for some major growth in Peachland with a little help from pro golfer Greg Norman. Norman (aka The Shark) was in Peachland Monday to announce...

Gellatly boat launch stays closed

Gellatly boat launch stays closed

Aug 17, 2009 / 2:45 pm

The Gellatly Bay boat launch remains temporarily closed after water testing over the weekend found small amounts of contaminants in the area. The popular boat...

Crash injures two motorcycle riders

Crash injures two motorcycle riders

Aug 17, 2009 / 11:15 am

Two motorcycle riders are suffering soft tissue damage after a weekend crash. The two bikers were travelling on Highway 97 in Peachland when they collided with...

Houseboat parking lot in jeopardy

Houseboat parking lot in jeopardy

Aug 17, 2009 / 5:00 am

The houseboats moored in West Kelowna's Gellatly Bay may soon be swept away by a regulatory tsunami. The municipality's proposed new W1 (Water Use Recreational)...

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