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Deer are not to be fed within Lumby village limits. (Carla Hunt photo)

Lumby bans deer feeding

It's now illegal to feed deer within Lumby village limits.

Deer are not to be fed within Lumby village limits. (Carla Hunt photo)
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer rallies local supporters during a lunchtime stop at Marine Park in Salmon Arm Aug. 30. (Lachlan Labere/Black Press)

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Scheer serves up rhetoric

Newly minted Conservative leader Andrew Scheer has been touring the country, largely in an effort to boost his profile.

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer rallies local supporters during a lunchtime stop at Marine Park in Salmon Arm Aug. 30. (Lachlan Labere/Black Press)
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer rallies local supporters during a lunchtime stop at Marine Park in Salmon Arm Aug. 30. (Lachlan Labere/Black Press)

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Scheer serves up rhetoric

Newly minted Conservative leader Andrew Scheer has been touring the country, largely in an effort to boost his profile.

Conservative leader Andrew Scheer rallies local supporters during a lunchtime stop at Marine Park in Salmon Arm Aug. 30. (Lachlan Labere/Black Press)
Denaira Harden, of Chilliwack (left), Aleasha Meloshinsky, of Chilliwack, and Kaitlin Milroy, of West Kelowna, wait to compete in English Pleasure at the Interior Provincial Exhibition. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

IPE planning moves ahead

Final cleanup from the 118th Armstrong fair is underway but planning for the 2018 celebration will begin in two weeks

Denaira Harden, of Chilliwack (left), Aleasha Meloshinsky, of Chilliwack, and Kaitlin Milroy, of West Kelowna, wait to compete in English Pleasure at the Interior Provincial Exhibition. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
Bobbi Wooden, nine, waits for her next event with her horse Tanner at the Interior Provincial Exhibition Wednesday in Armstrong. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Last chance for Armstrong fair fun

There's still plenty of time to take in the Armstrong fair

Bobbi Wooden, nine, waits for her next event with her horse Tanner at the Interior Provincial Exhibition Wednesday in Armstrong. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
Friends Emma Rockwell (left), 10, and Isabella Goubaultvalle, 10, hold on as they are whipped around on one of the rides at the Interior Provincial Exhibition Wednesday in Armstrong. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Large crowd takes in Armstrong fair

About 17,051 people passed through the gates Wednesday, opening day for the 118th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition

Friends Emma Rockwell (left), 10, and Isabella Goubaultvalle, 10, hold on as they are whipped around on one of the rides at the Interior Provincial Exhibition Wednesday in Armstrong. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
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Vernon expands wildfire awareness

The ongoing wildfire risk is fuelling increased public awareness.

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Duncan Robinson (left), Blaine Ringham, Dean Foote and Paul Docksteader are supporters of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Charity Classic at Predator Ridge. (photo submitted)

Charity Classic supports Vernon hospital

The event's title sponsor this year is the Paul Docksteader Foundation, which has signed on for three years.

Duncan Robinson (left), Blaine Ringham, Dean Foote and Paul Docksteader are supporters of the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation Charity Classic at Predator Ridge. (photo submitted)
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Work closes Westside Road

Motorists are being warned of traffic disruptions on Westside Road.

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Green leader targets Stickle plan

B.C.'s Green Party leader is getting involved in Stickle Road.

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Dean Sauve, manager of the Salvation Army Food Bank warehouse, stands next to one of their empty shelves. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Food bank shelves almost empty

An urgent plea is being issued as Vernon's food bank struggles to help those in need.

Dean Sauve, manager of the Salvation Army Food Bank warehouse, stands next to one of their empty shelves. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
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Free transit for RespectFest

There will be free transportation to a major celebration.

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Parents and children enjoy a variety of activities at the Enderby Preschool. (photo submitted)

Enderby Preschool gets $10,000

A chunk of cash has helped the Enderby Preschool essentially reach its fundraising goal.

Parents and children enjoy a variety of activities at the Enderby Preschool. (photo submitted)
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Deer deaths soar

Since Aug. 16, wildlife expert Pete Wise has removed six dead deer after they were killed by vehicles in Vernon

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Film funding delayed

Adding a new funding partner to the Okanagan Film Commission has stalled slightly.

Fentanyl is an ongoing focus for members of the Vernon RCMP. (photo submitted)

Police take fentanyl off the streets

As of Aug. 1, the 2017 overdose death toll for Vernon sat at 12 so far

Fentanyl is an ongoing focus for members of the Vernon RCMP. (photo submitted)
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Grants fuel active living

The federal government announced more $700,000 in grants in Vernon on Thursday.

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Enderby wants more police

Enderby officials have questions about policing.

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Resident apologizes to city

The City of Vernon has taken action against a resident.

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A helicopter buckets water to the Patterson Creek fire in Spallumcheen Thursday. For a video from the blaze visit vernonmorningstar.com (Jennifer Smith/Morning Star)

Dedicated crew tackles wildfire

residents

A helicopter buckets water to the Patterson Creek fire in Spallumcheen Thursday. For a video from the blaze visit vernonmorningstar.com (Jennifer Smith/Morning Star)