Richard Rolke

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Township goes before government

Spallumcheen officials are demanding action from B.C.'s new government.

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The 35th annual Secwepemc Gathering will be at the Splatsin Community Centre Aug. 18 to 20. (Morning Star file photo)

Sponsorship request denied

Enderby officials wish a major celebration success, but there are no dollars involved.

The 35th annual Secwepemc Gathering will be at the Splatsin Community Centre Aug. 18 to 20. (Morning Star file photo)
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BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Enderby online

Local governments are increasingly looking for ways to engage with their citizens — press releases are issued, tweets are posted and strategic plans are developed. All of these mechanisms work, but they often come across as very impersonal.

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Coldstream’s first rainbow crosswalk is on Kalamalka Road at Kal Beach. (Morning Star file photo)

Rainbow colours spark dispute

Coldstream's rainbow crosswalk has some politicians seeing red.

Coldstream’s first rainbow crosswalk is on Kalamalka Road at Kal Beach. (Morning Star file photo)
Residents of the Yankee Flats area keep vehicles from using the Kelly Main Forest Service Road. (photo submitted)

Backcountry ban demanded

A group of Falkland area residents are demanding the provincial government take action during B.C.'s wildfire crisis.

Residents of the Yankee Flats area keep vehicles from using the Kelly Main Forest Service Road. (photo submitted)
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Lumby tackles fire risk

With wildfires burning across the province, action is being taken to minimize the threat in Lumby.

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Ottawa urged to join mussels fight

Frustration is building as the potential arrival of invasive mussels could occur any time.

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Nature centre hosts gala

The Allan Brooks Nature Centre is going on the wild side.

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Enderby project proceeds

An infrastructure project could allow Enderby to develop in the future.

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Dinosaurs Unearthed continues at the Okanagan Science Centre until Sept. 2. (Morning Star file photo)

Dinosaurs draw a crowd

Dinosaurs are proving to be popular.

Dinosaurs Unearthed continues at the Okanagan Science Centre until Sept. 2. (Morning Star file photo)
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Wildfire protest continues

Residents of an area near Falkland continue to target potential wildfires.

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Campfires are a common site in the Kelly Main Forest Service Road, off of Yankee Flats Road. (photo submitted)

Fire risk fuels road closure demands

Homeowners along Yankee Flats and McTavish roads are demanding the Ministry of Forests shut down the Kelly Main Forest Service Road

Campfires are a common site in the Kelly Main Forest Service Road, off of Yankee Flats Road. (photo submitted)
About 100 people recently gathered to protest the extension of Stickle Road through a wetland. (Morning Star photo)

Stickle Road project on track

Protests aren't stopping a Vernon highway project from proceeding.

About 100 people recently gathered to protest the extension of Stickle Road through a wetland. (Morning Star photo)
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MLA gets critic duties

A local politician has been handed new duties.

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Vernon prepares for wildfires

The risk of wildfires has Vernon ramping up resources.

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Coldstream fireworks postponed

A Coldstream tradition is being postponed for a good cause.

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Breadan Pryce and Samantha Chirkoff serve up some ice cream at the community open house Sunday at the Upper Room Mission. (Lisa Mazurek/Morning Star)

Demand high at mission

There's no summer off for those struggling to make ends meet or those helping them.

Breadan Pryce and Samantha Chirkoff serve up some ice cream at the community open house Sunday at the Upper Room Mission. (Lisa Mazurek/Morning Star)

BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Perception and reality

Many of us go about our daily lives wandering downtown Vernon or walking between the parking lot and shops. Parks are enjoyed, lawns are mowed and kids are taken to school.

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Tourists head to Vernon

There's very little room left in the inn, or hotel or campground.

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A motorcycle and a police vehicle collided on Highway 6 in Coldstream Aug. 6, 2016. (Morning Star file photo)

Police officer charged

A year-old investigation has led to charges against a local police officer.

A motorcycle and a police vehicle collided on Highway 6 in Coldstream Aug. 6, 2016. (Morning Star file photo)