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UPDATE: Missing Princeton teenager found

UPDATE: 8:49 a.m., JUNE 24, 2015 RCMP say Tianna Angstadt has returned home safe and sound. Poilce thank the media and the public for their assistance. 1:10 P.M., JUNE 27, 2015 PRINCETON - Police are asking for help to find a missing Princeton teenager. RCMP say Tianna Angstadt, 13, was last seen at her home...

Central City Foundation continues to seek new operator for The Crossing

KEREMEOS - Five months after the Portage residential treatment centre for addicted youth, known as The Crossing at Keremeos closed its doors, the owner of the property says work to reopen the facility continues. Central City Foundation president Jennifer Johnstone says a made-in-B.C. solution is being sought to reopen The Crossing and the foundation has...

Penticton nurse awarded Red Cross medal for exceptional service

PENTICTON - A Penticton nurse has won an International Committee of the Red Cross’ award honouring exceptional nurses and nursing aides. Dawn Anderson was one of 36 nurses from 18 countries recently listed on the Red Cross website as a recipient of the Florence Nightingale Medal, which recognizes the recipient’s courage and devotion to victims...

VIDEO: Animal advocate wants unnecessary suffering by injured wildlife to end

PENTICTON - A Penticton animal advocate believes a change in policy is necessary when it comes to police and conservation officers dealing with injured wildlife. Theresa Nolet was driving along Highway 97 near the intersection of Duncan Avenue and the Channel Parkway in Penticton on June 23 when she saw a wounded deer with a...

Hot time in Penticton this weekend

PENTICTON - The Peach city is heating up in more ways than one this weekend as two major events at the same time temperatures expected to soar into the high 30s. The Penticton Elvis Festival runs June 26 to 28 for the 14th year, as Elvis fans come from all over to celebrate the “King...