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Remember your mittens: Chilly weather, flurries in Okanagan forecast

Remember your mittens: Chilly weather, flurries in Okanagan forecast

Forecast for the week of Jan. 20, 2025
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More public programming and hours wanted for Revelstoke recreation centre

More public programming and hours wanted for Revelstoke recreation centre

Last year "pretty good" for community centre, but limited opportunity for public programs and operation hours still below pre-pandemic levels, parks and recreation director tells council
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'Music for life': Revelstoke teacher remembers late high school grad

'Music for life': Revelstoke teacher remembers late high school grad

Thousands have been raised through a memorial bursary in Curtis Magarian's name, which will support future graduates to honour his excellence in music and shop class
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Over 100 impaired Okanagan drivers nabbed by BC Highway Patrol in December

Over 100 impaired Okanagan drivers nabbed by BC Highway Patrol in December

"Education is not enough for people who choose to drive while impaired"
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It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

It’s always sunnier in Victoria: Why life in B.C.’s capital is brighter

Victoria receives an average of 661 mm of rain annually, compared with 1,426 mm in Sooke and 1,537 mm in Vancouver
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Fire crew pre-approved by Revelstoke council to help battle L.A. blazes

Fire crew pre-approved by Revelstoke council to help battle L.A. blazes

City council resolved unanimously to give Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services advance permission to send a team
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Though willing and able, Shuswap fire departments not asked to help in LA

Though willing and able, Shuswap fire departments not asked to help in LA

'Upon a request and the City's approval, we would definitely send a crew and apparatus'
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Lift off! First Revelstoke baby of 2025 gets surprise helicopter ride

Lift off! First Revelstoke baby of 2025 gets surprise helicopter ride

Sadie Barraball-Marks took quite the journey earlier this month after her unplanned home birth
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Okanagan farmers watch nervously as cold snap anniversary arrives

Okanagan farmers watch nervously as cold snap anniversary arrives

Colder weather — but not that cold — in forecast as buds starting to appear on Okanagan trees
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Abandoned B.C. tortoise Franklin steps out of the refrigator, ready to chill

Abandoned B.C. tortoise Franklin steps out of the refrigator, ready to chill

Winter brumation session over for Mediterranean-friendly former pet discovered on Shuswap shores
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