Peachland News

Fatal crash on Highway 97 in Peachland
One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash early this morning on Highway 97 in…

Suspected murder-suicide in Peachland
Two people are dead after a suspected murder-suicide in Peachland. A woman called Kelowna RCMP…

Peachland mayoralty candidate lashes out at current leadership
While not citing Mayor Cindy Fortin by name, Peachland councillor Patrick Van Minsel took veiled…

Contenders in upcoming municipal election surfacing in Okanagan
For the second time today a press release in the Central Okanagan promised big news…
Soccer, pickleball, softball, fenced dog park all being pitched for Peachland park
Plans for Peachland’s newly-acquired public park includes a full-sized soccer field, softball diamond, pickleball, an…

580 km Epic Adventure Race in Okanagan tests contestants limits
Contestants of a 580-kilometre adventure race will begin their trek this weekend, including a zip…

iN VIDEO: Prowling Peachland cougar prompts warning from worried resident
A Peachland resident said she banged on her windows and doors for a good 20…

Months after devastating flood, Peachland’s Gasthaus on the Lake set to reopen
A popular German-themed destination restaurant on Okanagan Lake plans to reopen by this summer. Gasthaus…

Peachland the latest Okanagan town to spend big on ‘ugly’ washroom
The District of Peachland has invested over $200,000 into "ugly" washroom for its downtown. Anybody…

Pig sanctuary opening new location in Okanagan
An Okanagan pig sanctuary is relocating one last time down the valley to Summerland. Thirty-four…

From ukuleles to hiking, Okanagan Folk School ready to make economic impact
It may be hard to imagine but things like basket weaving and knitting courses may…

Elderly man killed in crash on Highway 97 near Peachland
An elderly driver has died after his vehicle crashed into a concrete divider on Highway…

Proposal to redevelop Okanagan waterfront campground to towers and bungalows pitched to council
Peachland council members will be deciding on whether to move forward with a proposal to…

West Kelowna man fined $5,000 for illegally shooting moose
A West Kelowna man has been fined $5,000 and received a three-year hunting ban for…

WFN staffer sold band land for significantly less than assessed value
Westbank First Nation is considering its legal options after a band employee sold lands in…