Jasmine King

Digital Journalist

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• Dry conditions result in early harvest in central Alberta

  This year's harvest is ahead of the five-year average and crops may finish earlier, as many producers saw less rain than in normal years.

  Canada

  Sep 18
• Firefighting efforts across Western Canada allowing many to return home

  Dozens of soldiers from across Alberta returned Tuesday night to CFB Edmonton. The troops were in northern B.C. for the past two weeks, assisting the B.C. Wildfire Service.

  Canada

  Sep 13
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• Moroccan Society of Alberta supporting victims of deadly earthquake

  The Moroccan Society of Alberta opened on Sunday for anyone who wanted to show solidarity with the victims and their families, as well as collect donations for those impacted.

  World

  Sep 10
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• Edmonton Elks Labour Day Classic rematch to include Taylor Swift concert ticket giveaway

  The Edmonton Elks are expecting over 30,000 people at Commonwealth Stadium Saturday when they give away two tickets to a Taylor Swift concert in Paris, France.

  Entertainment

  Sep 8
• ‘I’m starving’: N.W.T. evacuees waiting for government support

  Evacuees in Edmonton have been waiting patiently for financial support from the N.W.T. government but want to see action soon, as some are struggling to get by.

  Canada

  Sep 5
• St. Albert Public Schools to remove all ‘permanent’ memorials

  St. Albert Public Schools say the memorials could have harmful effects as well as negatively impact staff and student's mental health.

  Canada

  Sep 1
• ‘June-uary’: Snow falls on Okanagan Connector Sunday morning

  A mix of snow and rain fell on the Okanagan connector overnight Sunday, proving just how unpredictable weather in the Okanagan can be.

  Weather

  Jun 18
• Okanagan resident creates device to prevent catalytic converter thefts

  "The device is in test mode for three minutes after the ignition has been turned off. Any movement at all on the exhaust system, the alarm will sound for two minutes."

  Canada

  Jun 18
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• Adra Tunnel along Kettle Valley Rail Trail close to reopening: RDOS

  Now with approval from the province, the phased project has moved on to physical rock bolting and shotcrete work to stabilize the structure.

  Canada

  Jun 18
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• Local artists recognized at Gonzo Okanagan People’s Choice Music Awards

  For the first annual event, the public was asked to nominate and vote for their favourite artists and industry professionals and 3,000 nominations came in.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 18
• Young Okanagan entrepreneurs face off in iGen finals

  SD23 students are guided through a start-up process to create enterprises, find funding, build a network and make an impact in the innovation ecosystem in the Okanagan.

  Education

  Jun 18
• Alzheimer Society of B.C. urges residents to plan ahead for climate emergencies

  Experts recommend having an emergency 'grab and go' kit with clothes, medicine and essentials for potential climate emergencies to ease anxiety for people living with dementia.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• Conference in Kelowna, B.C. raising awareness about traumatic brain injuries

  "It's the leading cause of death and disability in this nation. We refer to it as the invisible injury so oftentimes people don't recognize it."

  Canada

  Jun 14
• Police investigating suspicious device in Vernon, B.C.

  The public is being asked to avoid Justice Park in Vernon while police wait for the Explosive Device Unit to arrive in the North Okanagan.

  Crime

  Jun 12
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• Man found dead in forest near McCulloch Road in Kelowna, B.C.

  Kelowna RCMP were on scene in East Kelowna Sunday after receiving a report around that a body had been found in the forest just off McCulloch Road.

  Crime

  Jun 5
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• Okanagan Humane Society managing rising number of animals in need

  "We served more than 1,500 animals in the Okanagan Valley in 2022 and we are seeing the same trend in 2023 already."

  Canada

  Jun 4
• Okanagan Forest Task Force cleans up illegal dumping site

  The cleanup was one of the ways the Okanagan Forest Task Force is asking the public to stop illegally dumping along backroads in the Central Okanagan.

  Environment

  Jun 4
• Town of Osoyoos working to mitigate smelly sewage issue

  Staff originally thought the smell was a standard odour issue that comes with changes in weather or volume use. However, the strong smell is a sign of a much bigger problem.

  Environment

  Jun 4
• Kelowna, B.C.’s Bankhead Store destroyed by fire Sunday morning

  Emergency crews are responding to the Bankhead Store in Kelowna, B.C., after it went up in flames Sunday morning.

  Fire

  Jun 4
• Man accused of killing UBC Okanagan security guard will stand trial

  The trial for Dante Ognibene-Hebbourn has yet to advance beyond scheduling, and on Monday it was pushed back again another month.

  Crime

  May 29
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• British Columbia’s minimum wage increasing to $16.75

  Over the last six years, wages have gone up by over four dollars in the province and by the end of the week, it will go from $15.65 an hour to $16.75.

  Economy

  May 28
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• ‘Somebody has to pay for it’: WestJet pilots deal could impact future travel costs

  Pilots from WestJet's discount subsidiary Swoop are included in the new work agreement, begging the question of how the deal will affect prices on the budget-friendly airline.

  Consumer

  May 27
• BC SPCA pet food banks struggle to keep up with rising demand

  The BC SPCA says demand for its pet food banks has risen over the past few months due to the impacts of wildfire evacuations and rising costs and inflation.

  Canada

  May 27
• Kelowna Dolphins Artistic Swimmers win big at B.C. championship

  Members of the Kelowna Dolphins Artistic Swimmers Club returned with medals from the Jean Peters Provincial Championship held over May long weekend in Nanaimo, B.C.

  Sports

  May 27
• Annual bat count in B.C. crucial for bat survival

  A bat species is at risk of endangerment in the Okanagan due to a fungal bat disease called white-nose syndrome. This is the first year the fungus has been detected in B.C.

  Environment

  May 27