Naramata News

Nine homicides in Kamloops, Okanagan in 2021; most remain unsolved
2021 will be remembered for many reasons, but for dozens of Kamloops and Okanagan families,…

South Okanagan massage therapist resigns after sending explicit texts during treatments
A Naramata massage therapist has surrendered his licence after he admitted to sending sexually explicit…

Beavers move into small Okanagan community, cause trouble
Beavers have recently moved into Naramata and they’re making themselves at home by chomping away…

Heavy RCMP presence in Naramata after report of shots fired
RCMP are responding to a reports of shots were fired in the Indian Rock Road…

Aroma-boosting winemaking gadget designed in Okanagan sold around the world
A Naramata inventor’s product is turning heads in the U.S. Dr. Dick Jones has found…

UPDATE: 11 dogs rescued in busy night for Okanagan firefighters
Lake Country firefighters rescued three adult dogs and eight puppies from a house fire yesterday…

RCMP investigating 3rd homicide in Naramata
Officers from the Southeast District Major Crime Unit have been called in to assist Penticton…

Naramata to proceed with waterfront property purchase
Naramata residents are moving ahead with plans to purchase a waterfront property for a community…

Unique snow phenomenon spotted on South Okanagan hillside
The new year has begun with some weather conditions in the Okanagan conducive to creating…

New society opposed to Naramata Bench development
Naramata area residents concerned about development are forming a new society to preserve the Naramata…

Naramata group hits fundraising goal in effort to keep beach out of private hands
A Naramata citizen’s group has reached its financial goal for a lakefront property purchase, days…

Moose killed after being chased by a dog in South Okanagan
Interactions between dogs and wildlife have caused some issues lately and are prompting the B.C.…

Naramata Centre future plans include affordable housing
NARAMATA – Future plans for Naramata Centre includes the development of a co-housing project on…

Get ready for the Roaring Twenties at this year’s Naramata Tailgate Party
NARAMATA – The wineries of the Naramata Bench are gathering for the annual Naramata Tailgate…

Kamloops biologist ready to test new fire ant control method in South Okanagan
KAMLOOPS – Thompson Rivers University biologist Rob Higgins hopes to test a new concept for…