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Michele Williams as she participated in the Ride To Conquer Cancer.

Locals step up for cancer ride

A two-day, 200-kilometre bike ride might seem like an impossible feat but compared to fighting cancer it’s just like riding a bike

Michele Williams as she participated in the Ride To Conquer Cancer.

Mayor to investigate more boat patrols

Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick concerned about the increased traffic on Kalamalka Lake

Coldstream calls for petition on parking

The District of Coldstream is stepping away from the no parking zone proposal on Ormsby Road in front of Sovereign Park.

Denise Hayhurst, assistant manager of Ladies Wold Gym, works out with her daughter Teyah Hayhust for the summer.

Teens urged to become fit

Ladies World Gym is hoping local teenage girls between the ages of 12 to 17 will experience a summer of fitness.

Denise Hayhurst, assistant manager of Ladies Wold Gym, works out with her daughter Teyah Hayhust for the summer.
Artist Amanda Shatzko paints live at Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts for a piece that was later auctioned off by auctioneer Peter Raffan.

Midsummer’s paints a picturesque eve

The Vernon Public Art Gallery’s 29th annual Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts raised $48,000

Artist Amanda Shatzko paints live at Midsummer’s Eve of the Arts for a piece that was later auctioned off by auctioneer Peter Raffan.
Flames roar through the Ministry of Social Development office on 48th Avenue Tuesday night.

Vernon firefighters battle blaze

Flames engulf building on 48th Avenue Tuesday night

Flames roar through the Ministry of Social Development office on 48th Avenue Tuesday night.
Vernon’s Raji Aujla works on her latest design. The former journalist’s clothing collection was recently part of Fashion Week in Vancouver and will be previewed at a Gastown store from July 9 to 12.

Local designer follows her dreams

Cutting fabric in a family friend’s garage in Vernon is worlds away from where Raji Aujla was six months ago.

Vernon’s Raji Aujla works on her latest design. The former journalist’s clothing collection was recently part of Fashion Week in Vancouver and will be previewed at a Gastown store from July 9 to 12.
Buddies Nicholas Prystupa (from left), Corey Lehoux, Ryan Vadnais and Dominick Neilson pose for photos at Polson Park before their Fulton Secondary graduation ceremony Saturday afternoon.

Smiles abound at Fulton Secondary grad

Polson Park was transformed into a sea of smiles, beautiful dresses and smart tuxedos by the Clarence Fulton graduation class of 2015

Buddies Nicholas Prystupa (from left), Corey Lehoux, Ryan Vadnais and Dominick Neilson pose for photos at Polson Park before their Fulton Secondary graduation ceremony Saturday afternoon.
Kim Nasipayko, owner of Caufields Engraving, makes adjustments to a wooden door she is working on with a laser engraver in her shop at the Alpine Centre.

Career path makes new impression

Couple tackle new challenges by purchasing Vernon's Caufields Engraving

Kim Nasipayko, owner of Caufields Engraving, makes adjustments to a wooden door she is working on with a laser engraver in her shop at the Alpine Centre.
Nicola Shanks with her chocolate labs Katie (left) and Toby, who has recovered following a rattlesnake bite he sustained in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park.

Lab recovers from rattlesnake bite

Evening stroll through Kal Park with their chocolate labs took an unexpected turn when Nicola and John Shanks noticed dog limping

Nicola Shanks with her chocolate labs Katie (left) and Toby, who has recovered following a rattlesnake bite he sustained in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park.
Shelly Rozankoski washes her dog Dot in the new self-serve dog wash at Bosley’s in the Shops at Polson Park.

Pooches pampered at self-serve wash

Scott Ramey and Thérese Charette recently took over as owners of Bosley’s by Pet Valu

Shelly Rozankoski washes her dog Dot in the new self-serve dog wash at Bosley’s in the Shops at Polson Park.
Radiologists Dr. Adam Weathermon (left) and Dr. Glenn Scheske join mammography technologist Laura Conzatti as they show off the new digital mammography machine at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.

Breast cancer battle goes digital

Vernon Jubilee Hospital unveils new digital mammography machine to help in the battle against breast cancer

Radiologists Dr. Adam Weathermon (left) and Dr. Glenn Scheske join mammography technologist Laura Conzatti as they show off the new digital mammography machine at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
Kristi Bieber works up a sweat as she kicks a dummy at her gym 30 Minute Hit.

No timeouts in 30 minute challenge

The 30 MInute HIt teaches kickboxing, boxing and self-defence skills in Vernon

Kristi Bieber works up a sweat as she kicks a dummy at her gym 30 Minute Hit.
Jackson Cooper of the Vernon ScoreHawks celebrates his goal along with his coach Craig Demetrick in their game against the Central Okanagan Wildcats at Kal Tire Place.

Players share love of the game

Bob Ferguson Memorial Super League Tournament players show heart

Jackson Cooper of the Vernon ScoreHawks celebrates his goal along with his coach Craig Demetrick in their game against the Central Okanagan Wildcats at Kal Tire Place.
Katie Matheson, owner of Spruce Salon and Spa, has opened her new salon on 30th Avenue. She is also an Aveda-certified colour educator.

New Vernon salon opens its doors

Katie Matheson is the proud owner of Spruce Salon and Spa, an Aveda Concept Salon, on 30th Avenue.

Katie Matheson, owner of Spruce Salon and Spa, has opened her new salon on 30th Avenue. She is also an Aveda-certified colour educator.
Grade 11 student Avery Triggs climbs the indoor rock climbing wall at W.L. Seaton Secondary with the school’s Climbing Club.

Reaching new heights

Climbing enthusiast helps dust off and revamp hidden gem in school - rock climbing wall

Grade 11 student Avery Triggs climbs the indoor rock climbing wall at W.L. Seaton Secondary with the school’s Climbing Club.
ASG Fresh Produce, in Armstrong, sells fingerling potatoes, heirloom carrots and more (above) at the Indoor Farmers Market at Kal Tire Place.

Farmers market bountiful in winter

Check out a photo page on the Vernon Indoor Farmers Market in the Feb. 22 Morning Star

ASG Fresh Produce, in Armstrong, sells fingerling potatoes, heirloom carrots and more (above) at the Indoor Farmers Market at Kal Tire Place.
Alicia Hill-Turner, Miss Kalamalka Rotary (left), is named Queen Silver Star the 55th and Hannah Vaz, Miss Johnston Meier Insurance, is named Princess Silver Star Thursday night at the Queen Silver Star Proclamation and Coronation at the Performing Arts Centre.

New Royalty Crowned

Alicia Hill-Turner is named Queen Silver Star the 55th and Hannah Vaz is named Princess Silver Star.

Alicia Hill-Turner, Miss Kalamalka Rotary (left), is named Queen Silver Star the 55th and Hannah Vaz, Miss Johnston Meier Insurance, is named Princess Silver Star Thursday night at the Queen Silver Star Proclamation and Coronation at the Performing Arts Centre.
Grade 6 student Madyson Kowalski (above) learns how to use a drill with the help of Grade 11 Fulton student Nick Higgs.

Learning the tricks of the trades

The goal is simple. Get tools in the hands of students at an early age so that they are thinking of trades as an option for the future.

Grade 6 student Madyson Kowalski (above) learns how to use a drill with the help of Grade 11 Fulton student Nick Higgs.
The BX Swan Lake Department work on putting out a house fire on Pearson Road in the BX Friday evening.

Fire breaks out in BX home

The BX-Swan Lake Fire Department attend a house fire on Pearson Road Friday.

The BX Swan Lake Department work on putting out a house fire on Pearson Road in the BX Friday evening.