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Man drowns in Wood Lake

Lake Country Calendar - Wednesday February 8, 2012

Man last seen Wednesday morning riding a bicycle across thin ice covering Wood Lake.

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Cyclist who drowned in Wood Lake identified

Kelowna Capital News - Thursday February 9, 2012

Police pull the body of Christopher Kent Stone out of Wood Lake after he fell through the ice Wednesday.

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Dog licence renewal deadline approaching

Lake Country Calendar - Monday February 6, 2012

Central Okanagan dog owners have until Feb. 29 to renew their dog licence for $20.

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Watch what you toss

Lake Country Calendar - Thursday February 9, 2012

Big Brother is watching what you throw away. And repeatedly tossing the wrong materials could earn you a $150 fine.

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Lake Country teen selected in national philanthropist search

Lake Country Calendar - Monday February 6, 2012

Alaina Podmorow has just returned from a media blitz in Toronto after being named Canada’s Top Teen Philanthropist.

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Madsen wins BCAA Dry Grad video contest

Lake Country Calendar - Tuesday February 7, 2012

When Erik Madsen won BCAA’s province-wide video contest,he spent the rest of the day answering calls from local media.

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Armbands for all in Lake Country

Lake Country Calendar - Monday February 6, 2012

Tragic fatalities on Lake Country roads ha spurred the Lake Country Rotary Club to raise safety awareness while walking along roads.

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Don't chuck it, chip it

Lake Country Calendar - Thursday January 5, 2012

Christmas tree chipping is available free of charge once again this year. Drop off is Swalwell Park from now until the end of January.

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Predator Ridge lands official agreement with Hockey Canada

Vernon Morning Star - Thursday February 2, 2012

Golf resort will serve as summer home for charity events and meetings with players

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Lake Country receives UBCM grant to develop a sustainability plan

Kelowna Capital News - Tuesday January 31, 2012

Lake Country will receive $250,000 from the Canada Gas Tax Fund to support long-term infrastructure planning.

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Kayfish, Styffe to lead Okanagan College board

Kelowna Capital News - Tuesday January 31, 2012

Lance Kayfish has been re-elected as chairman of the Okanagan College Board of Governors, with Tom Styffe as vice-chairman.

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Hydro theft leads to pot bust in Lake Country

Kelowna Capital News - Tuesday January 31, 2012

The Lake Country RCMP were busy last week dismantling marihuana grow operations.

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Okanagan mayors meet to discuss transit and other issues

Kelowna Capital News - Monday January 30, 2012

The mayors of Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon hold their quarterly summit.

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Awards presented by B.C. orchard industry

Kelowna Capital News - Monday January 30, 2012

The cherry breeding program at the Pacific Agri-food Research Centre in Summerland was honoured with awards for its work.

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Fire strikes home on Rutland Road North

Kelowna Capital News - Saturday January 28, 2012

On Saturday afternoon, fire crews tended to a house fire near the intersection of Rutland Road North and McCurdy Road.

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Newcomers elected to top posts for B.C. fruit growers

Kelowna Capital News - Friday January 27, 2012

Kirpal Boparai and Jeet Dukhia were elected Friday in Kelowna to the two top posts of the 123-year-old B.C. Fruit Growers' Association.

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Orchard industry embarks on multi-million dollar upgrade in Okanagan

Kelowna Capital News - Friday January 27, 2012

Federal-provincial funding will help get the latest technology into the co-operative's Winfield fruit packinghouse.

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New executive for B.C. Fruit Growers Association

Vernon Morning Star - Friday January 27, 2012

Vernon area orchardist will serve as vice-president of the organization

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B.C. gets interest break on HST transition

Victoria News - Wednesday January 11, 2012

B.C. has five years to repay Ottawa its $1.6 billion transition payment, interest free.

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Motorist confronted with weapon during road rage case

Vernon Morning Star - Tuesday January 10, 2012

RCMP seek suspect after incident on Lake Country road Monday

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