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Six-day targeted police patrols in Vernon lead to drug seizures, arrestsAn enhanced police presence in some of Vernon's problem areas made a big dent in area crime, RCMP officers said of the six-day sting.CrimeJun 19
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Suspicious dumpster fire suspect arrested in VernonThe Coldstream Fire Department went to a suspicious fire in dumpster behind a business along the 16500 block of Kalamalka Road in Coldstream.CrimeJul 16
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Okanagan woman sentenced in connection with fatal Vernon motel beatingAn autopsy revealed that Lemp's death was caused by blunt‑force trauma to the head. There were multiple lacerations to her scalp and the inside of her mouth.CrimeJul 4
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Police investigate suspicious fires in Coldstream, B.C.Crews at the Coldstream Fire Department have battled four fires within the last two months that have been deemed suspicious. Police are seeking video and input from the public.CrimeJul 14
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No criminality suspected in woman’s death: Vernon RCMPVernon RCMP say they conducted a comprehensive investigation after the body of a woman was found on May 28, and concluded no criminality was involved in her death.CanadaJun 5
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2 suspicious fires in Kalamalka Lake Park: RCMPAfter the two fires were dealt with, police deployed a drone to canvas the park trails and officers conducted checks of people in the area.FireJun 17
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Trauma Bears to be used in police operations throughout North Okanagan, ShuswapThe Crimestoppers Society purchased 200 Trauma Bears for Vernon, Armstrong, Enderby, Lumby, Falkland, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, and Revelstoke.CrimeMay 27
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Slain Lumby, B.C. woman’s ex-husband charged with murderTatjana Stefanski's body was found in a wooded area a short drive from her home on April 14, a day after she had been reported as potentially abducted.CrimeMay 31
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Kelowna city manager earned $100K more than B.C. premier in 2023Kelowna’s city manager made more than $338,000 last year.MoneyJun 25
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Plane damaged by trio suspected of breaking into Vernon airport: RCMPVernon Mounties said at around 11 p.m. April 20, a trio climbed over a perimeter security fence and onto the airfield at the Vernon Regional Airport.CrimeMay 7
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Slain Lumby woman went to police months before disappearance, family saysFour months before Tatjana Stefanski's body was found in a wooded area, mere minutes from her home, she went to the police.CrimeMay 24
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RCMP in Vernon, B.C., provide tips to help prevent auto crimeThe number of auto crimes reported in and around Vernon, B.C., are down this year, RCMP officials say. But they are still offering tips on how vehicle owners can reduce their risk.CrimeApr 7
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Edmonton Oilers back in Stanley Cup final, and fans from Arctic Circle to Philippines celebrateEdmonton has been in party mode since April, when the Oilers overwhelmed the Kings in five games, then broke the hearts of the Canucks in seven before eclipsing the Stars in six.SportsJun 3
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‘Looking over our shoulders’: A mother’s killing looms large in small B.C. townRCMP say Tatjana Stefanski, 44, was last seen on April 13 with her ex-husband before "departing unexpectedly" with him in a black Audi.CrimeMay 23
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B.C. ban on public drug use welcomed by Central Okanagan mayorsAll B.C. mayors from Princeton down the valley to Vernon signed a request for the province not to allow drugs to be consumed in public spaces.HealthApr 30
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Suspect identified in destructive downtown Vernon fire: RCMPVernon RCMP Const. Chris Terleski confirmed to Global News that a suspect has been identified but that no formal charges have been laid.CanadaApr 16
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RCMP Major Crimes Unit investigating woman’s death in Lumby“Criminality is suspected in the person’s death and the investigation has been turned over to the RCMP Southeast District Major Crimes Unit,” police said.CrimeApr 17
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Grassroots group demands better public transit in OkanaganAn open letter by the Okanagan Transit Alliance included four demands: local management, frequent service development, free fares for youth and expanding HandyDART.CanadaApr 26
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Man arrested amid attempt to start fire with butane torch: Vernon RCMPVernon RCMP say an officer on patrol last Thursday spotted flames near a building along the 2600 block of Highway 6.CrimeMar 26
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Alberta man arrested in connection with Vernon, B.C. break-insOn Friday property representatives from two businesses on 27th Street in Vernon reported their business had been broken into overnight.CrimeMar 26