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North Okanagan, Coldstream and Vernon News
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Water Quality Advisory Issued for Parts of Vernon and Coldstream
VERNON, B.C. – August 5 2025, A Water Quality Advisory is in place for several streets in Vernon following a water main break along...
Crash Closes Highway 6 Near Lumby
Several people were involved in the crash, but none of their injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
False iPhone SOS Triggers Major Search Near Pinnacles Lake
Vernon Search and Rescue (VSAR) shared an unusual story on their Facebook page about a rescue task that occurred last weekend.
After receiving a satellite SOS from an iPhone that read: “THERE IS A FIRE, SOMEONE IS ON FIRE,” with GPS coordinates pointing to the remote Pinnacles Lake area east of Vernon, VSAR mobilized teams by road and helicopter.
RCMP Merritt: No Zoomy Zoom on the Slicky Slick or You'll Go Boom Boom
Slow down and drive according to road conditions. That's the message Merritt RCMP want drivers on BC roads to hear. To help get the...
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Nov 2, 20212 min read
Farmers Almanac Predicts Upcoming Winter
If you live, work or play outside, weather can be a big deal. If you are a farmer, growing crops or raising livestock, it's especially...
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Sep 12, 20212 min read
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