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Big weekend in South Okanagan for light-up events
The Christmas season is upon us and that will be apparent this weekend as several…
Minimum sentence for firing shotgun and breaking into Penticton school
PENTICTON – A man who fired his shotgun into a telephone and the adjoining wall…
New funding feeds South Okanagan medical research
PENTICTON – A team of local medical researchers has attracted grant funding from the Canadian…
UPDATE: City of Penticton rescinds cougar warning
PENTICTON – The discovery of a dead dog earlier this week, and unconfirmed cougar sightings,…
Five new councillors elected in Penticton Indian Band byelection
PENTICTON – Five new councillors were elected in the Penticton Indian Band's byelection yesterday, Nov.…
Snowfall warning issued for Coquihalla Highway
It's slow going for travellers driving between the southwest Interior and Lower Mainland with a…
Ingrid Jarrett of Osoyoos listed among Canada’s most powerful women
OSOYOOS – An Osoyoos woman is included in this year’s list of Canada’s most powerful…
Peaceful protest as Penticton Indian band members head for the polls
PENTICTON – Penticton Indian Band members opposed to the present chief and remaining councillors mounted…
Police issue caution after 68-year-old woman’s close call
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are issuing a cautionary note to the public after a 68-year-old…
South Okanagan emergency services gets funding boost
PENTICTON – The Penticton Fire Department is seeking more funding for the local Emergency Social…
Knife pulled on Walmart store security
PENTICTON – Police were called to Penticton Walmart yesterday to assist a loss prevention officer…
Okanagan Falls wineries targeted in break ins
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating a pair of winery break ins. Police spokesperson Cpl.…
Investigation continues into weekend gas station robbery
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP continue investigation into a gas station robbery in Penticton on the…
Art Society asks city to hold onto downtown Penticton lot for performing arts centre
PENTICTON – The Arts Centre Society has its eye on a downtown Penticton corner lot.…
Penticton snow budget set to rise in 2018
PENTICTON – Additional streets and parking lots are adding to next year's snow and ice…
Heavy snow expected on Interior mountain passes today
A dump of snow is expected over high elevation highways in the Interior this afternoon…
Rejection of Summerland compost facility could be short term gain for long term pain
PENTICTON – Summerland Mayor Peter Waterman’s latest attempt to have his council look at building…
Penticton boundary extension receives electoral approval
PENTICTON – Penticton could see an expansion of its boundaries in the near future. The…
New communications officer at Penticton City Hall
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has a new communications officer, the fourth in two…
Penticton RCMP seek suspects in shooting
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are asking for the public's help to find the suspects involved…
Oliver man sentenced in Alberta court for fraud scheme
An Oliver man was sentenced this week in an Alberta courtroom for his part in…
Steam trains to operate during Summerland Festival of Lights, Christmas excursions already sold out
SUMMERLAND – The Kettle Valley Steam Railway is providing an added attraction to this year’s…
TV movie to be shot in the Okanagan before new year
OKANAGAN – A new TV movie will be shot in the Okanagan this year, the…
Band council controversies continue on Penticton Indian Band
PENTICTON – A Penticton Indian Band member who was the officially appointed electoral officer has…