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Work is underway on Enderby’s new spray park. (Kathy Farynuk photo)

Enderby spray park takes shape

Enderby's new and improved spray park is taking shape.

Work is underway on Enderby’s new spray park. (Kathy Farynuk photo)
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Video features property taxes

The City of Vernon has released a short informational video that explains how property taxes are allocated to provide services to the residents of Vernon.

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Help wanted signs are popping up throughout the North Okanagan. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Labour shortage strikes region

A shortage of workers has forced Chance Temple to take drastic action.

Help wanted signs are popping up throughout the North Okanagan. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
Keli Westgate, with the Sustainable Environment Network Society, speaks against Stickle Road going through a park during a rally Saturday. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)

Stickle protest draws a crowd

SENS Rally

Keli Westgate, with the Sustainable Environment Network Society, speaks against Stickle Road going through a park during a rally Saturday. (Lisa VanderVelde/Morning Star)
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Mabel Lake road open

The Mabel Lake Forest Service Road is completely reopened to traffic now that repairs to the roadbed have been completed.

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Armstrong infrastructure proceeds

Armstrong officials continue to invest in critical infrastructure upgrades.

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Wildfire evacuees continue to arrive

Cariboo residents impacted by wildfire continue to make their way to the North Okanagan.

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

Charges possible for officer

An RCMP officer could possibly face charges related to a motor vehicle accident in Coldstream last year.

A motorcycle and a police vehicle collided on Highway 6 in Coldstream Aug. 6, 2016. (photo submitted)
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BEYOND THE HEADLINES: Process must stay afloat

There's been some media speculation that achieving consensus on lower Shuswap River boat restrictions has sunk.

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Cam Brooks is recovering after being electrocuted Sunday. He was found by his wife April on their Spallumcheen property. (photo submitted)

Family struggles after electrocution

April Brooks is fully aware that she almost lost her husband.

Cam Brooks is recovering after being electrocuted Sunday. He was found by his wife April on their Spallumcheen property. (photo submitted)
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Get ready for the heat

The sun will be shining over the North Okanagan for the next few days.

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Races were held for a number of years at Vernon’s Kin Race Track. (Morning Star file photo)

Court case proceeds over Kin Race Track

The fate of Vernon's Kin Race Track is in the hands of a judge.

Races were held for a number of years at Vernon’s Kin Race Track. (Morning Star file photo)
Some residents are opposed to a 20th Street extension through BX Creek wetland. (photo submitted)

Stickle Road fight resumes

Local environmentalists hope a political shift will detour a highway through a park.

Some residents are opposed to a 20th Street extension through BX Creek wetland. (photo submitted)
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Man survives electrocution

A Spallumcheen resident has survived electrocution.

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MLA Eric Foster (left) meets with Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton, who camped throughout the weekend to raise awareness about poverty. (Photo submitted)

Mayor highlights poverty

Kevin Acton walked in the footsteps of many Lumby residents over the weekend.

MLA Eric Foster (left) meets with Lumby Mayor Kevin Acton, who camped throughout the weekend to raise awareness about poverty. (Photo submitted)
Firefighters try to bring the Arbor Lee apartment fire under control July 10. (Morning Star file photo)

Firefighting resources challenged

Vernon firefighters are ringing alarm bells over what they believe are critical safety concerns.

Firefighters try to bring the Arbor Lee apartment fire under control July 10. (Morning Star file photo)
Cots have been set up at Civic Arena and the Vernon Curling Club for Williams Lake fire evacuees. (Lisa Mazurek/Morning Star)

More fire evacuees arrive

Wildfire evacuees continue to find refugee in Vernon.

Cots have been set up at Civic Arena and the Vernon Curling Club for Williams Lake fire evacuees. (Lisa Mazurek/Morning Star)
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Campfires, barbecues banned in Vernon parks

No campfires are allowed in Vernon parks.

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Smoking is banned in local provincial parks because of the wildfire risk. (photo submitted)

Smoking banned in parks

Visitors to local provincial parks are being told to butt out.

Smoking is banned in local provincial parks because of the wildfire risk. (photo submitted)
The Regional District of North Okanagan wants a fish ladder at Shuswap Falls near Lumby. (Morning Star file photo)

Fish ladder demanded

If B.C. Hydro wants to dip into the Shuswap River, it's being told to help the salmon.

The Regional District of North Okanagan wants a fish ladder at Shuswap Falls near Lumby. (Morning Star file photo)