Bowen Assman

3 days ago | mapleridgenews.com | Bowen Assman

A Vernon basketball player has been instrumental in wins to open up the FIBA 3x3 World Cup. The tournament, hosted in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia features the top 20 basketball national teams in 3x3 (three-on-three) basketball. Cassandra Brown, a graduate of Fulton Secondary, helped Team Canada to opening day wins on Monday, June 23 against Latvia (17-10) and Austria (20-15). “I think we showed a lot of unity today,” said Brown. “It was a full team effort.

3 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Bowen Assman

A Vernon resident and former councillor is putting pressure on the city to respond to sewer concerns. Barry Beardsell talked to council on Monday, June 23, during the public input session for the 2024 Annual Report. “We have got problems with the sewer,” said Beardsell, regarding the increased rates taxpayers have had to pay in the past few years.

3 days ago | todayinbc.com | Bowen Assman

In an estimated study of the impact of tire and road wear particles (TRWP) in Kalamalka Lake, between three and 27 tonnes of particulate matter end up in the lake in a given year. The numbers come from a study written by Kevin McCarty, and was presented at a Water Sustainability event hosted in Vernon's Paddlewheel Hall on Sunday, June 22. McCarty is a climate action specialist at the City of Vernon, and former senior specialist at Kal Tire.

1 week ago | nanaimobulletin.com | Bowen Assman

A Kamloops native and Vernon casino manager just got the honour of a lifetime. Christian Kelly, who is the regional manager of food and beverage for three casinos; Lake City Casinos in Vernon, along with Chances and Cascades casinos in Kamloops, will be inducted into the B.C. Restaurant Hall of Fame in the Hospitality Service Excellence in Administration/Operations category. Kelly is also the regional manager, food and beverage for B.C. North.

1 week ago | pentictonwesternnews.com | Bowen Assman

UPDATE: June 16 One person was taken to hospital following a house fire on Jasmine Road in Rutland, just before 4 p.m., June 15. According to Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Wudrich, the blaze was knocked down with an initial exterior attack by the first arriving engine, preventing further extension and damage to the residence. Two residents were at home at the time of the fire, and one was taken to hospital with smoke inhalation. The extent of their injuries is unknown.