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Lyle Chapman, Sgt. Murray McNeil, Myanne Peacock, Heather Lee, Jeff Connor, Suzie Cameron and Kris Johnson spoke at the drug awareness and community support event on May 23, 2023 in Sicamous. (District of Sicamous Zoom recording screenshot)

Interior Health, RCMP share insight on illicit drugs, overdose crisis at Sicamous support event

‘We need more help in the community, and we need education.’

Frack Free BC will be at the SENS EV Show on Sunday, June 18. (Contributed)

Frack Free BC comes to Vernon to spotlight ‘fracking issues’ in the province

The group’s goal is to end the giving out of new fracking permits within the province

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association South Okanagan is hosting a housing talk at Okanagan College on June 13. (Photo: Okanagan College)

Energy, economics headline Penticton housing discussion at Okanagan College

Canadian Home Builders’ Association South Okanagan is hosting the event on June 13

Karen and Randy Gossen. Karen was diagnosed with the disease in 2014. (Contributed)

Move to Cure ALS at Vernon’s Polson Park

Karen Gossen is one of more than 500 in the province who are currently living with the fatal disease

Karen and Randy Gossen. Karen was diagnosed with the disease in 2014. (Contributed)
The Summer Arts Program will resume this summer. The program, organized by the Summerland Community Arts Council, has activites for children between the ages of three and 14. (Contributed)

Summerland Arts Council to offer Summer Arts Program

Activities for children from 3 to 14 will be offered

The Summer Arts Program will resume this summer. The program, organized by the Summerland Community Arts Council, has activites for children between the ages of three and 14. (Contributed)
Parents and children enjoyed a day of fishing at the Kids Fishing Drby at Agur Lake Camp on Sunday, June 4. (Contributed)

Summerland Sportsman’s Association holds rifle event and fishing derby

Fishing derby was at Agur Lake during Summerland Action Festival

Parents and children enjoyed a day of fishing at the Kids Fishing Drby at Agur Lake Camp on Sunday, June 4. (Contributed)
Salmon Arm’s Shirley Ehlers was joined by family and friends on June 3, 2023 to celebrate her on her 100th birthday. (Photo contributed)

Salmon Arm woman celebrated on 100th birthday

Shirley and Hugh Ehlers operated the Enchanted Forest for nine years

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Salmon Arm’s Shirley Ehlers was joined by family and friends on June 3, 2023 to celebrate her on her 100th birthday. (Photo contributed)
This historic photo is of a 1918 Federal 3-1/2 ton side dump coal truck, one of three that were used to haul coal from the #2 Blakeburn mine to the Coalmont tipple in 1919 and 1920. The five mile trip took a long time and this limited the output of the mine. An overhead, gravity powered tramway was built in 1920 and this allowed for greater production. Some of the tramway towers and wire cables are still visible at Blakeburn. Visit the Princeton Museum for more information. This photo provided courtesy of the family of Clarence E. Lucas.

A look back at Princeton’s history

Visit the Princeton Museum for more information

  • Jun 8, 2023
This historic photo is of a 1918 Federal 3-1/2 ton side dump coal truck, one of three that were used to haul coal from the #2 Blakeburn mine to the Coalmont tipple in 1919 and 1920. The five mile trip took a long time and this limited the output of the mine. An overhead, gravity powered tramway was built in 1920 and this allowed for greater production. Some of the tramway towers and wire cables are still visible at Blakeburn. Visit the Princeton Museum for more information. This photo provided courtesy of the family of Clarence E. Lucas.
A Salmon Arm resident would like to see a small breed off-leash dog park in the city. (Photo contributed)

Resident urges Salmon Arm council to create a dog park for small breeds

‘Our small dogs are missing out on much needed socialization and exercise’

A Salmon Arm resident would like to see a small breed off-leash dog park in the city. (Photo contributed)
Tickets are now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier, hosted by Sheila’s Catering owners Brant Darling, left, and Wes Levesque. The fundraising event, scheduled for Sept. 2, 2023, will also attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest charcuterie board. (contributed photo)

Tickets now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier event

Fundraiser aims to break Guinness World Record with 500-foot consecutive charcuterie board

Tickets are now on sale for Charcuterie on the Pier, hosted by Sheila’s Catering owners Brant Darling, left, and Wes Levesque. The fundraising event, scheduled for Sept. 2, 2023, will also attempt to break the Guinness World Record for longest charcuterie board. (contributed photo)
B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about gardens and gardening?

This is the time of year when many people love to watch their gardens grow

B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)
Callum McLeary at the LFI Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 3. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)

‘Something from nothing’: Revelstoke man creates charcuterie boards from used wine barrels

Callum McCleary is the woodworker behind the Cosy Wood Company

Callum McLeary at the LFI Farmers’ Market on Saturday, June 3. (Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
The seventh annual Hungry Hungry Half marathon took place in Kelowna on Saturday, June 3 to raise money for the Central Okanagan Food Bank. (Christine McWillis/Facebook)

PHOTOS: Kelowna runners compete, raise money at Hungry Hungry Half Marathon

All money raised went to the Central Okanagan Food Bank

The seventh annual Hungry Hungry Half marathon took place in Kelowna on Saturday, June 3 to raise money for the Central Okanagan Food Bank. (Christine McWillis/Facebook)
Jessica is running more than 900 kilometres from Nelson to Victoria as part of “Aubrey’s Run Across B.C. to End Toxic Drug Death,” passing through the Okanagan and stopping in communities for events along the way. She is running in memory of her son Aubrey, who died from toxic drug poisoning on Aug. 30, 2022. (Bill Metcalfe photo)

Running for Aubrey: Grieving B.C. mom hits pavement to Penticton for safe supply

Jessica Michalofsky will be at the Peach at 3 p.m. on Sunday

Jessica is running more than 900 kilometres from Nelson to Victoria as part of “Aubrey’s Run Across B.C. to End Toxic Drug Death,” passing through the Okanagan and stopping in communities for events along the way. She is running in memory of her son Aubrey, who died from toxic drug poisoning on Aug. 30, 2022. (Bill Metcalfe photo)
The Rotary Club of Salmon Arm’s Winston Lee-Hai and Hazel Nevrkla receive help with promoting the club’s Double your Donation June campaign from Mayor Alan Harrison. (Photo contributed)

VIDEO: Salmon Arm Rotary Club looks to double donations to pair of non-profits

Money will got to SAFE Society and Second Harvest Food Bank

The Rotary Club of Salmon Arm’s Winston Lee-Hai and Hazel Nevrkla receive help with promoting the club’s Double your Donation June campaign from Mayor Alan Harrison. (Photo contributed)
Six-year-old Bradley, left, and seven-year-old Sassa, right, joined by Penticton’s Knights of Pythias chancellor commander Ed Cale after two bikes had been donated to the children on June 2. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

Penticton’s Knights of Pythias donates pair of bicycles to local kids

BGC Okanagan hosted the bicycle draw on Friday afternoon, June 2

Six-year-old Bradley, left, and seven-year-old Sassa, right, joined by Penticton’s Knights of Pythias chancellor commander Ed Cale after two bikes had been donated to the children on June 2. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
Greater Vernon’s Cycling Without Age program is back for 2023, giving free rides to seniors and less able-bodied persons around the city and Okanagan Rail Trail. Since its inception in 2019, and missing two years due to the pandemic, the program has given more than 800 seniors bike rides, travelling more than 6,200 kilometres. (Morning Star file photo)

Cycling Without Age gets early 2023 start in Greater Vernon

Popular three-wheeled bike program that gives free rides to seniors started May 16

Greater Vernon’s Cycling Without Age program is back for 2023, giving free rides to seniors and less able-bodied persons around the city and Okanagan Rail Trail. Since its inception in 2019, and missing two years due to the pandemic, the program has given more than 800 seniors bike rides, travelling more than 6,200 kilometres. (Morning Star file photo)
The Contractors perform at the inaugural Copper Valley Music Festival in 2022, presented by the Princeton Community Arts Council. (Andrea DeMeer/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Diversity of art to be painted as Princeton hosts contest for Pride

Princeton’s art council will be hosting a contest for the community this June

The Contractors perform at the inaugural Copper Valley Music Festival in 2022, presented by the Princeton Community Arts Council. (Andrea DeMeer/Contributed to Black Press Media)
The Giant’s Head Run will be held on Saturday, June 3 in Summerland. The run will be part of the Summerland Action Festival. (Contributed)

Summerland to host Giant’s Head Run on June 3

Event is part of Summerland Action Festival

The Giant’s Head Run will be held on Saturday, June 3 in Summerland. The run will be part of the Summerland Action Festival. (Contributed)
Good Lemonade Day is Saturday, June 3. (Prestige Hotels and Resorts/Contributed))

Good Lemonade Day stands with Okanagan not-for-profit

More than 35 lemonade stands will be around Kelowna on Saturday, June 3

Good Lemonade Day is Saturday, June 3. (Prestige Hotels and Resorts/Contributed))