Shannon Quesnel

PENTICTON - Firefighters warn barbecues on balconies are bad ideas and are asking for apartment buildings and strata complex owners to ban their use. “We have had examples in Penticton and to the north of us of heat producing appliances that caused devastating fires in apartment complexes," Penticton Fire Chief Wayne Williams said. "The risks...

OSOYOOS - A small Anarchist Mountain fire generated by a lightning strike is under control. The Anarchist Mountain Volunteer Fire Departmant and a B.C. Wildfire attack crew went out this morning along with one helicopter and suppressed the blaze, B.C. Wildfire spokesperson Meliss Welsh said. Four fire wardens are patrolling the area to make sure...

PENTICTON - There's almost too much to see during Penticton Peach Festival this weekend but that might change if the weather doesn't hold. Friday night will have a few clouds and a low of 17 C while Saturday will have a mix of sun and clouds, a high of 34 C and a 30 per...

PENTICTON - Clay Davidson has a pretty simple strategy for his Friday night fight: Win. The Penticton mixed-martial art fighter will face off against former Ultimate Fighter contestant Kalib Axel Starnes at the Barefoot Beach Battle. Davidson said he's in the best shape of his life and feels the fight could go any direction. "The...

PENTICTON - Canada's Snowbirds flipped, rolled and amazed the huge crowd along Okanagan Park beach Wednesday evening. The nine CT-114 Tutor aircraft flew in formation, out of formation, split apart and flew at each other only to peel away at the last moment. For those who didn't attend the beach it was easy to see...

PENTICTON - Drunk fruit pickers picking a fight near 188 Green Ave. East Wednesday night drew police officers as well as Penticton Fire and Rescue. About five pickers were involved in a fight, according to Sgt. Rick Dellebuur. A person not involved called police suspecting injuries. Officers at the scene were told of a ratchet...

PENTICTON - Health Minister Terry Lake assured Penticton residents the new hospital expansion is coming but don't expect it any time soon. The ministry confirmed today that the business case the government needs to go ahead with the expansion will determine the schedule, scope and costs. "Following approval of the business plan, we will move...

TULAMEEN - A driver killed in a pickup truck accident near Tulameen on Aug. 3 has been identified by the B.C. Coroner's Service. Eric Allen Berg, 23, from Aldergrove died when he lost control of his vehicle attempting a turn while headed north on Coalmont Road. Two passengers in the vehicle were unharmed. No other vehicles...

PENTICTON - The Penticton Hospitality Association markets and represents 40-plus hotel and hospitality businesses but critics say it's been failing at its primary task. Coun. John Vassilaki criticized the association at Tuesday's council meeting for not doing enough to promote the city's summer tourist season. Rochester Resort manager Pattie Webster wants to know where the money...

PENTICTON - Canada's Snowbirds gave a preview of their air show for the Penticton Peach Festival by roaring over town on Tuesday. The team landed one-by-one at the Penticton Regional Airport shortly after doing a fly-by of the community. The pilots and crew members emptied each of the nine CT-114 Tutors of personal luggage and...

PENTICTON - Paige Judd from Penticton wins first place in the female portion of the 30th annual Mr. Muscle and Miss Bikini contest on Sunday. Hundreds turned out to Skaha Beach to see dozens of men and women flex their biceps, triceps and quads. Judd took her prize of $500 cash and an opportunity to...

PENTICTON - A crowd of Corry Place residents snorted in disbelief when Coun. Wesley Hopkin said at last night's council meetings that improvements for their cul-de-sac would be included in the next budget deliberations. Resident Garry Gratton said he's had enough with the promises. Residents have been promised new pavement, storm drains, curbs, underground electrical,...

OSOYOOS - The identities of three victims in Tuesday's crash near Osoyoos were released today. Judy Jackson, 63, Bernard Lee, 78 and Diane Lee, 60—all from Osoyoos—died in the two vehicle crash. Shortly before 2 p.m. a 1994 Chrysler Caravan on Highway 97 about 3.5 kilometres outside town crossed the centre line and collided head...