UPDATE 8:20 p.m.Glenmore Road has now reopened in both directions but a heavy police presence remains in the area.An officer at the scene said they were called to the area at 7 p.m., but could not offer any details.Police appear to be concentrated on a home on Glenmore Drive, a short res…
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Heavy Police presence closes Glenmore Road
Glenmore Road and High Road were closed Friday evening due to a significant police presence near the Dairy Queen.At least a dozen police vehicles were seen in the area, according to a witness.The nature of the incident is not yet known.Castanet has reached out to Kelowna RCMP for more in…
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