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Marchand at the top of the podium at the Brasileiros and World Championships. (Contributed)

Vernon’s Lillian Marchand rewriting the history books in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

The 16-year-old just completed the Grand Slam of championships, with wins all across the world

Marchand at the top of the podium at the Brasileiros and World Championships. (Contributed)
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

Frack Free BC will be at the SENS EV Show on Sunday, June 18. (Contributed)
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 annual BC Hydro Safety Rodeo helps educate attendees and celebrate BC Hydro workers for their safe way in performing hydro tasks around the province. (Stout Gloves Facebook)

Provincial Hydro Safety Rodeo sparks in Vernon

The event is for celebrating the safe work practices of BC Hydro workers

The annual BC Hydro Safety Rodeo helps educate attendees and celebrate BC Hydro workers for their safe way in performing hydro tasks around the province. (Stout Gloves Facebook)
The new Armstrong City Hall. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)

At long last, Armstrong unveils new city hall

“There’s never been a more exciting time to be a resident of Armstrong” – Mayor Joe Cramer

The new Armstrong City Hall. (Bowen Assman - Morning Star)
The first Christmas All Girls Basketball camp, hosted by former national team member Cassandra Brown (back, dark sweater) of Vernon, featured a rousing game of ‘baseball,’ nine players aside. The camp, for girls in Grade 5-9, ran Dec. 27-29, 2022 at Vernon Christian School. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Girls basketball camp coming back to the Okanagan

Hosted by Vernon baller Cassandra Brown, the event will be in Kelowna and Vernon

The first Christmas All Girls Basketball camp, hosted by former national team member Cassandra Brown (back, dark sweater) of Vernon, featured a rousing game of ‘baseball,’ nine players aside. The camp, for girls in Grade 5-9, ran Dec. 27-29, 2022 at Vernon Christian School. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Sylvia Showers, owner of Soft Spot Alpaca Products, will be just one of the hundreds of vendors at the annual Creative Chaos Craft Show this weekend in Vernon, June 2-4. (Contributed)

Vernon’s Soft Spot Alpacas just one of many vendors at Creative Chaos

Western Canada’s largest annual summer craft show begins Friday, June 2

Sylvia Showers, owner of Soft Spot Alpaca Products, will be just one of the hundreds of vendors at the annual Creative Chaos Craft Show this weekend in Vernon, June 2-4. (Contributed)
Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)

Brief boys make Okanagan debut

Brief Factory’s Dirty Laundry cabaret will be in Vernon Saturday, June 3.

Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)
Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)

Bubbly burlesque show coming to Vernon Arts Centre

Brief Factory’s Dirty Laundry cabaret will be at the Centre on Saturday, June 3.

Briefs Factory Dirty Laundry cabaret features circus skills and showmanship. (Naomi Reed Photo)
The Vernon Golf and Country Club is the site of the 18th annual PGA of B.C. Golfathon for ALS. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Pros swing for ALS at Vernon golf clubs

On June 3 and 19, golfers will attempt to golf as many holes as possible from sunrise to sunset

The Vernon Golf and Country Club is the site of the 18th annual PGA of B.C. Golfathon for ALS. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
The family owned Bryton Marine Group (which incorporates KingFisher Boats) was just awarded Gold Standard for Canada’s best managed companies. (Contributed)

Vernon boat business shores up Canadian honour, again

Bryton Marine Group was given Gold Standard for Canada’s best managed companies

The family owned Bryton Marine Group (which incorporates KingFisher Boats) was just awarded Gold Standard for Canada’s best managed companies. (Contributed)
Registrants are encouraged to dress up your dog, in an effort to win prizes. (Contributed)

Pooch Parade barking its way to Vernon beaches

Funds will go towards Paddlewheel Hall’s non-profit charity

Registrants are encouraged to dress up your dog, in an effort to win prizes. (Contributed)
Lumby has dealt with numerous floods over the past few years, including 2017. (Morning Star file photo)

FLOOD WATCH: Duteau Creek levels rising quickly in Lumby

All residents and businesses on Duteau Creek are encouraged to take action to protect property

Lumby has dealt with numerous floods over the past few years, including 2017. (Morning Star file photo)
Bats peeking out of a roost site. (J. Saremba, Burke Mountain Naturalists Photo)

Bat counters wanted in the Okanagan

The annual Bat Count in the province is vital for monitoring population

Bats peeking out of a roost site. (J. Saremba, Burke Mountain Naturalists Photo)
Jake Suttling has undergone 11 surgeries so far on his lower body, as a team of trauma surgeons have been working hard to save his legs. (GoFundMe photo)

‘Working to save his legs’: Vernon man in need of support after motorcycle crash

On Mother’s Day, Jake Suttling was struck on his bike by a pick up truck on Hwy 6

Jake Suttling has undergone 11 surgeries so far on his lower body, as a team of trauma surgeons have been working hard to save his legs. (GoFundMe photo)
A competitor gets bucked during the bull riding at the Falkland Stampede on Sunday, May 21. (Bowen Assman-Morning Star Photo)

PHOTOS: Fun at the Falkland Stampede

The oldest rodeo in B.C. brought out thousands on Sunday

A competitor gets bucked during the bull riding at the Falkland Stampede on Sunday, May 21. (Bowen Assman-Morning Star Photo)
Marijn Butterfield (left) and Elena Masyte (right) docking after their silver performance in the U19 Women’s Double Scull Final A. (Contributed)

Vernon rowers snag four podium spots at Island event

Both current members and graduates of the Vernon Rowing and Dragon Boat Club mopped up medals

Marijn Butterfield (left) and Elena Masyte (right) docking after their silver performance in the U19 Women’s Double Scull Final A. (Contributed)
The Vernon Fish and Game Club will be hosting a free event on National Range Day (Saturday, June 3), where attendees are invited to try out shooting. (Bowen Assman-Morning Star photo)

VIDEO: Throwing it back to 1911 at the Vernon Fish and Gun Range

In preparation for National Range Day, a special cowboy action shooting drill was performed.

The Vernon Fish and Game Club will be hosting a free event on National Range Day (Saturday, June 3), where attendees are invited to try out shooting. (Bowen Assman-Morning Star photo)
Evanie Riemersma learns how to use the pressure washer on the Vernon Winter Carnival igloo. (Contributed)

Vernon student onto next round of heritage fair competition

Evanie Riemersma did her presentation on the Vernon Winter Carnival

Evanie Riemersma learns how to use the pressure washer on the Vernon Winter Carnival igloo. (Contributed)
Patti Ferguson was honoured for Lifetime Volunteering Excellence at Abbeyfield House in Armstrong. (Contributed)

Armstrong volunteer honoured with Abbeyfield award

Patti Ferguson was given the Robert McMullan Award for Lifetime Volunteering Excellence

Patti Ferguson was honoured for Lifetime Volunteering Excellence at Abbeyfield House in Armstrong. (Contributed)