Armstrong

• Denim in the Dirt: 123rd annual Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition begins

  The 123rd Interior Provincial Exhibition has officially begun in Armstrong, B.C., delivering five full days of family fun on the fairgrounds. 

  Lifestyle

  Aug 28
  
• Armstrong MetalFest expands, offers more than a heavy-hitting lineup

  This is the 14th annual MetalFest and now boasts the largest mosh pit in Western Canada.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 14
  
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• Midway, B.C. RCMP seize $42K worth of contraband tobacco

  Midway, B.C., RCMP say an officer was conducing a routine traffic stop near Rock Creek to check for valid driver’s licenses and registration.

  Crime

  Jun 3
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• Rail trail neighbours in North Okanagan call on easements to access their land

  When CP rail owned the land, statutory laws guaranteed access, something property owners are now uneasy about as they don't feel the permits are as set in stone.

  Canada

  May 11
• Junior hockey: North Okanagan Knights sold, relocating to Cariboo

  The franchise will now be known as the Quesnel River Rush, with the KIJHL’s board of governors unanimously approving the sale.

  Sports

  Apr 4
• Armstrong woman sentenced to 10 years for killing common-law partner; family gets closure

  Lynda Saundry, 62,  killed Barry Jones, 55, in their shared home near Armstrong on July 29, 2020. On Tuesday, she pleaded guilty to the charge of manslaughter.

  Crime

  Mar 5
• Global Okanagan: Your Okanagan Calendar Campaign 2023

  "Each year, our viewers amaze us with their generosity, breaking the previous year’s donation total.”

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2023
• Heritage birds on display at North Okanagan Fall FeatherFest Show

  There are plenty of unique feathered friends on display at the Interior Provincial Exhibition Grounds in Armstrong, B.C.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 14, 2023
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• ‘Billion-dollar bug’ arrives in North Okanagan, raises concerns about crop damage

  The corn rootworm has found its way to farms in Salmon Arm, Enderby and Armstrong and the crop risk to growers in the area is significant.

  Economy

  Sep 13, 2023
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• Speed limits around Okanagan schools drop back down to 30 km/h: RCMP

  The speed limit of 30 km/h is back in effect near schools and playgrounds, though the times vary based on municipality or street location.

  Education

  Sep 5, 2023