Keith Lacey

Highly visible from Penticton’s Main Street and with easy access to nearby Highway 97, Cherry Lane officially opened for business 50 years ago in 1975.

There have been four serious accidents with vehicles landing in Brent Burton's yard in past three years, including two in 48 hours last week.

The 246 property owners near Penticton will vote in a referendum that also asks if they support the regional district taking over their water system from the provincial government.

The Kelowna Museum was identified as the most suitable home due to its existing BC Tree Fruits collection and its expertise in agricultural history

“His images were not just technically brilliant; they were art."

He led police on a wild and extremely dangerous one-hour high-speed chase from Osoyoos to Summerland.

Council was given a draft budget on Oct. 21 with the stated goal of a 6.26 per cent property tax increase for 2026, and that remains the goal now that budget deliberations have begun.

Mayor Julius Bloomfield warned council any delay would make the province’s offer “dead in the water because the funding may be pulled."

The judge said the accused has taken major steps to address his mental health and alcohol addiction issues since these incidents took place last June and July in Summerland.

He is accused of threatening a key witness to the arson and of aggravated assault for allegedly kicking the man in the face with steel-toed boots, causing 13 facial fractures and requiring emergency reconstructive surgery.

He apologized profusely for his actions, telling a Penticton court he was going through a difficult time in his life when this incident took place.

The 6.26 per cent increase, if approved by council, would amount to an additional $144 per year in property taxes or an extra $12 per month for the average residential taxpayer, based on a home valued at $650,000.

CAO Graham Statt is confident the law is on the District of Summerland's side.

“This simple but powerful mission sparked a movement."

The City of Penticton is forming an Urban Deer Advisory Committee to formulate potential strategies…