Staff Writer

Lucas Halvorson of the Vernon Coca Cola Midget Vipers gets his stick on the puck against Brandon Jalving of the Salmon Arm Silvertips in the Snakepit Classic Midget Tier 3 tournament Friday at the Civic Arena.

Midget Vipers blank Salmon Arm

Minor Hockey: Vernon hosting 10-team Midget Rep Tier 3 tournament

Lucas Halvorson of the Vernon Coca Cola Midget Vipers gets his stick on the puck against Brandon Jalving of the Salmon Arm Silvertips in the Snakepit Classic Midget Tier 3 tournament Friday at the Civic Arena.
Information on Matthew Pollard is being sought by the Vernon RCMP.

Vernon RCMP locate missing man

Matthew Pollard, 34, was last seen Thursday at 8:49 p.m. in the 2100 block of 32nd Street.

Information on Matthew Pollard is being sought by the Vernon RCMP.
A provincial program is creating employment opportunities for two residents while focusing on safety downtown.

Downtown Vernon safety focus of grant

The Downtown Vernon Association is receiving $25,000 from the Ministry of Social Development

A provincial program is creating employment opportunities for two residents while focusing on safety downtown.
Vernon’s Connor Shannon

Students sought for bursary money

Vernon and area students can apply to Interior Savings Credit Union for assistance

Vernon’s Connor Shannon
Volunteers are needed for the 25th annual balloon glow that will kick off the Vernon Winter Carnival.

Balloon volunteers needed

North Okanagan Hot Air Balloon Society celebrates 25 years involvement with Winter Carnival; tTraining day set for Saturday, Jan. 28

Volunteers are needed for the 25th annual balloon glow that will kick off the Vernon Winter Carnival.
Offender arrested at arena

Offender arrested at arena

VERNON: Man on conditions not to be near children arrested at a ringette practice at Kal Tire Place

Offender arrested at arena
Avalanches are currently a concern in many parts of the Interior.

Learn about avalanches

AdventureSmart will host an avalanche awareness event at Silver Star Mountain Resort Saturday

Avalanches are currently a concern in many parts of the Interior.
Hometown Hockey weekend nears

Hometown Hockey weekend nears

Rogers Hometown Hockey spotlight is on Vernon Saturday and Sunday at Spirit Square at city hall

Hometown Hockey weekend nears
Cameron Welch

Summerland sweeps home-and-home

KIJHL: Steam hold off North Okanagan Knights 7-5 Tuesday in Summerland

Cameron Welch

Input sought on Vernon infrastructure plan

The City of Vernon will host a 2017 capital projects consultation meeting Jan. 25

Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster (left) signs up for Interior Health's MyHealthPortal at VJH Tuesday with the help of IHA clinical analyst Adam Smith.

Portal proving popular

Interior Health: MyHealthPortal gives patients 24-hour access to their health information via smart phone, tablet or computer

Vernon-Monashee MLA Eric Foster (left) signs up for Interior Health's MyHealthPortal at VJH Tuesday with the help of IHA clinical analyst Adam Smith.
Denys Lawrence

CANSI elects Silver Star man as president

Denys Lawrence has long been associated with the nordic ski industry

Denys Lawrence
Vernon's Lone Pine Ranch Event Centre is hosting a production of Tony and Tina's Wedding

Here come the brides

Couples can enter to get married at Tony n' Tina’s Wedding at Lone Pine Ranch, near Predator Ridge

Vernon's Lone Pine Ranch Event Centre is hosting a production of Tony and Tina's Wedding
Vernon’s Samantha Sewell has won the title of Miss Wordwide Teen Canada.

Vernon youth captures worldwide title

Samantha Sewell's new title is with the international charity Live Out Loud

Vernon’s Samantha Sewell has won the title of Miss Wordwide Teen Canada.
Snow could fall in the North Okanagan Monday.

Snow forecast for the North Okanagan

Periods of snow, up to five centimetres, could begin in the afternoon in Vernon.

Snow could fall in the North Okanagan Monday.
Irene McKechnie

Science centre promotes research

Employee at Vernon facility publishes paper on pollination

Irene McKechnie
Carlos Cruz (left) and On Ouchs keep busy during the eight annual Wokathon Sunday at the Rice Box.

Wokathon provides record help for children

Sunday's Wokathon at Vernon's Rice Box raised $16,305 through food sales and a silent auction.

Carlos Cruz (left) and On Ouchs keep busy during the eight annual Wokathon Sunday at the Rice Box.
Lake Country RCMP continue to seek information on a home invasion in 2015.

Tips sought on 2015 Lake Country home invasion

The incident occurred Oct. 4, 2015 on Tyndall Road in Lake Country

Lake Country RCMP continue to seek information on a home invasion in 2015.
Weezer comes to the SOEC in April.

Weezer coming to Penticton

Weezer, The Trews and The Flatliners are coming to the South Okanagan Events Centre in April.

Weezer comes to the SOEC in April.
Vernon Search and Rescue members assisted with an injured snowmobiler in the North Thompson.

Search and Rescue team helps injured snowmobiler

Vernon helicopter unit lends assistance in the North Thompson

Vernon Search and Rescue members assisted with an injured snowmobiler in the North Thompson.
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