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Lake Country hires new CFO, to start June 20

Tanya Garost accepts position as chief financial officer. Moves from West Kelowna GM finance, corporate services position.
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Okanagan mayors gather to urge residents to conserve water

Okanagan mayors gather to urge residents to conserve water

Warm spring, early fire season promising another dry summer and residents are urged to change the way they use water
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Alexa's Team members from southern Interior B.C. named

Alexa's Team members from southern Interior B.C. named

At a ceremony in Kelowna Wednesday, 69 police officers who took drunk drivers off the roads last year were recognized.
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New homeless count gives government baseline information on Kelowna homelessness

New homeless count gives government baseline information on Kelowna homelessness

For the first time ever, Kelowna takes part in federal government Point in Time Count establishing minimum of 233 homeless people in Kelowna
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In Fort McMurray, stark contrast between devastated and untouched neighbourhoods

In Fort McMurray, stark contrast between devastated and untouched neighbourhoods

Officials lead media tour through charred remains of city
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Westbank Cemetery adds over 400 new plots

Westbank Cemetery adds over 400 new plots

The third phase of the cemetery's upgrades was opened to the public Friday morning
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Arson investigated in northern B.C. fires

Arson investigated in northern B.C. fires

Conservation officers investigate signs that up to 10 wildfires were deliberately set
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West Kelowna seeks more time to hold a referendum on borrowing for new city hall

After the Alternative Approval Process failed, council is a asking for an extra 80 days to hold the vote, which could go in late September.
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RCMP investigating theft of vehicles from Lake Country body shop

RCMP investigating theft of vehicles from Lake Country body shop

Two vehicles reported stolen from Lake Country Motor Sports
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Distracted driving ticket will soon cost $543 and up

Distracted driving ticket will soon cost $543 and up

Cost for first texting and driving offence $543, up to $888 for a second within one year and licence may be suspended
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