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Vernon RCMP are saying little about a robbery at a credit union that saw the thief make off with more than $50,000. Shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday, the Interior Savings Credit Union in the 4300 block of 32nd Street had a breakand-enter to the drivethrough ATM kiosk. “An unknown man gained entrance to the building and managed to open the safe inside,” said Const. Jocelyn Noseworthy. “He fled the scene with more than $50,000.” Police have obtained video from the building and are still reviewing it. Details on a description of the suspect, how he got into the site, how he got into the safe where the money was kept or how he got away are not being released. “Police are actively investigating and will not be releasing any more information at this time,” said Noseworthy, though she did say, when asked about the length of time the suspect was in the building, that he appeared “to be in there quickly.” Anyone who knows anything about the crime can call the RCMP at 250-545-7171 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477. “It’s a well travelled highway with lots of people on it, so we’re hoping somebody saw something suspicious that night,” said Noseworthy.
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RAISING FUNDS | Local transplant recipient participates in the Kidney Walk [A16]
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Mahina Rose of Armstrong controls a walking plow behind her Norwegian Fjord horses Ginger and Breezy as she competes in the 39th annual Plowing Match Saturday in Spallumcheen.
A Vernon politician is trashing recycling collection. Coun. Scott Anderson wants his council colleagues to consider asking the Regional District of North Okanagan to review how curbside recycling pickup is delivered. “Nobody likes the current system,” he said Monday. In spring 2014, RDNO withdrew from recycling under a provincial government-mandated initiative. Multi-Material B.C., an industry organization, took over administration for recycling and a private company was hired to collect recycling. Instead of clear bags, residents now use plastic bins and that has been the largest source of controversy, according to Anderson. “There have been literally hundreds of complaints. Seniors have trouble moving them around,” he said of the bins. Other concerns have revolved around paper blowing out of bins and becoming litter. Anderson says he has no preferred choice for collecting recycling - bags or bins - but he wants the matter reviewed. Mayor Akbal Mund isn’t sure if the regional district should take a look at recycling. “I have had problems with the system but any time there’s change, you have to adapt to the system,” he said. “Personally, did I like the old system, yes I did because more recycling occurred.” Presently, some material, such as plastic bags, are not allowed in the curbside bins and residents must take them to a recycling centre.
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