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Addie Janke (left) and Chloe Collins, grade 10 students at VSS, have been named to the roster for the U17 Team BC girls basketball squad, where they will compete at the national tournament, in Newfoundland in August. (Contributed)

Vernon high school hoopers swish roster spots on Team BC

Adie Janke and Chloe Collins, Grade 10 students at VSS, will attend training camp for U17 Team BC

Addie Janke (left) and Chloe Collins, grade 10 students at VSS, have been named to the roster for the U17 Team BC girls basketball squad, where they will compete at the national tournament, in Newfoundland in August. (Contributed)
Plans are underway for a project that would see a gondola built near Vernon, climbing 1,600 feet above Kalamalka Lake. (Ridge North America photo)

Okanagan Gondola project takes another step forward

The RDNO Board of Directors passed zoning and development variance permits for the project

Plans are underway for a project that would see a gondola built near Vernon, climbing 1,600 feet above Kalamalka Lake. (Ridge North America photo)
Tatjana Stefanski's body was found April 14 in a rural area near Lumby. (Jason Gaudreault Facebook photo)

Schools on alert as Lumby death sparks community outrage

‘The grief is quickly turning into anger, as people go longer without any answers’: Mayor

Tatjana Stefanski's body was found April 14 in a rural area near Lumby. (Jason Gaudreault Facebook photo)
Tatjana Stefanski was last seen wearing a blue jacket with grey sweatpants and rubber boots. (Jason Gaudreault photo)

UPDATE: Search for missing Lumby woman ends in tragedy

Tatjana Stefanski was last seen in her ex-husband’s car

Tatjana Stefanski was last seen wearing a blue jacket with grey sweatpants and rubber boots. (Jason Gaudreault photo)
Selina Stefanski confirms her mother Tatjana Stefanski is dead and is the victim of foul play. (Facebook)

Daughter speaks out after mom found dead following alleged abduction in Lumby

RCMP located the deceased woman after investigating an alleged abduction

Selina Stefanski confirms her mother Tatjana Stefanski is dead and is the victim of foul play. (Facebook)
Tatjana Stefanski was last seen wearing a blue jacket with grey sweatpants and rubber boots. (Jason Gaudreault photo)

Search still underway for missing woman last seen near Lumby

Tatjana Stefanski went missing Saturday morning, last seen in her ex-husband’s car

Tatjana Stefanski was last seen wearing a blue jacket with grey sweatpants and rubber boots. (Jason Gaudreault photo)
More funds will be provided by the Vernon School District (by way of the Provincial Government), to give students who are struggling with finances the opportunity for extracurriculars. (Stock photo/Metro Creative Connection)

B.C. boosts Vernon schools with $260K to support students

The funds will help pay for student necessities, including supplies and class trips

More funds will be provided by the Vernon School District (by way of the Provincial Government), to give students who are struggling with finances the opportunity for extracurriculars. (Stock photo/Metro Creative Connection)
Zach McPhee is a former major junior and university hockey player. He recently released his debut single, called Bring On. (Contributed)

Voting opens as Okanagan musician seeks victory in country competition

Zach McPhee is looking to win Sirius XM’s Top of the Country Competition

Zach McPhee is a former major junior and university hockey player. He recently released his debut single, called Bring On. (Contributed)
Vancouver Canucks mascot Fin hoists the Vote Enderby sign, as the mascot and former goaltender Kirk McLean paid a visit to Enderby Arena, in preparation for Kraft Hockeyville voting on Friday, March 29. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)

Enderby’s Kraft Hockeyville momentum catches Vancouver Canucks

Vancouver alum Kirk McLean and mascot Fin visit Enderby Arena

Vancouver Canucks mascot Fin hoists the Vote Enderby sign, as the mascot and former goaltender Kirk McLean paid a visit to Enderby Arena, in preparation for Kraft Hockeyville voting on Friday, March 29. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)
The Okanagan Rail Trail along Kalamalka Lake. (Linda Busch photo)

North Okanagan’s Kal Lake at lowest water level since 2004

The snow pack is 40 per cent lower than it was in 2023

The Okanagan Rail Trail along Kalamalka Lake. (Linda Busch photo)
Vernon’s Lillian Marchand, who is also a member of the Okanagan Indian Band, is continuing her dominance in the BJJ space, winning gold and silver at the Pan-Am competition in Florida. (Lillian Marchand Instagram)

Okanagan teen grapples for gold at Pan-American jiu-jitsu competition

Lillatron, the brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete, claimed gold in the purple belt medium division

Vernon’s Lillian Marchand, who is also a member of the Okanagan Indian Band, is continuing her dominance in the BJJ space, winning gold and silver at the Pan-Am competition in Florida. (Lillian Marchand Instagram)
The Art Holding Memorial Arena in Chase will be undergoing a facelift, thanks to a $100,000 donation by the Vancouver Canucks and LiUNA Local 1611. (Vancouver Canucks photo)

Chase gets arena facelift, after winning Vancouver Canucks contest

The Art Holding Memorial Arena will receive $100,000 for renovations

The Art Holding Memorial Arena in Chase will be undergoing a facelift, thanks to a $100,000 donation by the Vancouver Canucks and LiUNA Local 1611. (Vancouver Canucks photo)
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has arrested two men after a routine traffic stop in Enderby late Tuesday (Nov. 21) night. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Vernon RCMP catches suspect snoozing on the ‘job’

Police catch suspect sleeping after break and entering into Waddington Drive business

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has arrested two men after a routine traffic stop in Enderby late Tuesday (Nov. 21) night. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Clara Grootveld blew out the candles with a young family member at her birthday bash from the Schubert Centre on Monday, March 18. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)

‘Dancing, singing and wine,’ Vernon woman’s secret to reaching 100

Clara Grootveld’s key to longevity boiled down to line dancing, sipping wine and singing out tunes

Clara Grootveld blew out the candles with a young family member at her birthday bash from the Schubert Centre on Monday, March 18. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)
A daily maximum temperature record was broken in Vernon, Penticton and Summerland on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, which all broke 38-year-old records. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Okanagan weather breaks 38-year-old heat records, then slips into snow

Sunday’s temperatures in Penticton, Summerland and Vernon all broke records set in 1986

A daily maximum temperature record was broken in Vernon, Penticton and Summerland on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, which all broke 38-year-old records. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Rolland Croteau and his guide dog Dodger were able to safely get home on Friday, Jan. 26, after they were inadvertently dropped off at the wrong house. (Bowen Assman/Morning Star)

B.C. man touts ‘remarkable’ guide dog after taxi misunderstanding

Six-year-old black Labrador named Dodger helped guide Rolland Croteau home after a late night

Rolland Croteau and his guide dog Dodger were able to safely get home on Friday, Jan. 26, after they were inadvertently dropped off at the wrong house. (Bowen Assman/Morning Star)
Highway 97 in Monte Creek has been closed in both directions due to a serious collision. A detour is currently being set up. (DriveBC)

4 people killed in a head-on highway collision southeast of Kamloops

A fifth person was airlfited to hospital in critical condition

Highway 97 in Monte Creek has been closed in both directions due to a serious collision. A detour is currently being set up. (DriveBC)
Superintendant Shawna Baher of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has accepted a new position on Vancouver Island, leaving a void in Vernon for the time being. (Contributed)

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP superintendant leaving for Vancouver Island

Shawna Baher has accepted the position of chief superintendent based in Victoria

Superintendant Shawna Baher of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has accepted a new position on Vancouver Island, leaving a void in Vernon for the time being. (Contributed)
Head coach Gordon Herbert (far right) celebrates with his German team after they defeated Serbia 83-77 in the FIBA World Cup final. (NBA.com Photo)

B.C. coach leads Germany to historic world basketball title

Head coach Gordon Herbert’s German squad defeated Serbia 83-77 in the FIBA World Cup final

Head coach Gordon Herbert (far right) celebrates with his German team after they defeated Serbia 83-77 in the FIBA World Cup final. (NBA.com Photo)
Alexanne Lepage on top of the podium after winning gold in the 100 metre breaststroke race at the 2023 World Junior Swimming Championships, held in Netanya, Israel. (Contributed)

Vernon swimmer roars to gold at World Juniors in Israel

Alexanne Lepage beat championship record holder Eneli Jefimova for gold in the 100 m breaststroke

Alexanne Lepage on top of the podium after winning gold in the 100 metre breaststroke race at the 2023 World Junior Swimming Championships, held in Netanya, Israel. (Contributed)