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Parkers Chrysler and Janet Parker make significant donation to Discovery House
PENTICTON – Parkers Chrysler and Janet Parker have collectively donated $25,000 to Discovery House. “This…
Penticton council accepts task force grant recommendation for dual ice facility
PENTICTON – Penticton city council has approved an application for grant funding worth up to…
Investigation continues into motor vehicle incidents in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating two motor vehicle collisions in the area this week.…
Discussions over location of South Okanagan composting facility continue with no clear choice in sight
PENTICTON – People who could potentially affected by the odour coming from a proposed composting…
RCMP say arson behind Penticton truck fire
PENTICTON – Last weekend a truck went up in flames in Penticton, now police are…
Traffic stop results in fight and flight in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP dealt with an antagonistic driver last week. RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Andrew…
Penticton firefighters called to rescue channel floaters at Green Mountain Road bridge… again
PENTICTON – Penticton Fire Department responded to another channel rescue today. Fire Chief Larry Watkinson…
Firefighters attack small fire near Summerland
SUMMERLAND – B.C. Wildfire Service crews are responding to a fire above Summerland today, July…
Building market continues strong pace in the regional district
PENTICTON – Building revenues continue to grow in the regional district. Building permit activity at…
This year’s Challenge race a more subdued occasion
PENTICTON – This year’s Challenge Penticton promises to be a low-impact, low-key affair with changes…
Penticton Fire chief praises crew for fire knockdown
PENTICTON – Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson had nothing but praise for his firefighters following…
Mega winery near Oliver ready to take on the world
OLIVER – The Oliver area is adding to its growing reputation as a destination for…
Challenge triathlon tops weekend events in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Challenge Penticton is one of the bigger events this weekend in the South…
Praise for these Penticton businesses that allow dogs inside during summer
PENTICTON – As summer bakes on, some Penticton and area businesses are adding their names…
Penticton moving to new phase in economic development with long-term strategy
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton is taking advantage of a recent boom in construction…
UPDATE: West Bench wildfire in Penticton 100 per cent contained
PENTICTON – Fire crews have contained a wildfire in Penticton’s West Bench area. Ground crews…
Detour for Naramata motorists in place until November
NARAMATA – Motorists driving to Naramata will be subject to a detour following the start…
Penticton RCMP investigate two residential break and enters
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating a pair of break and enters, and in one…
Peachfest seeking volunteers
PENTICTON – It was 13 years ago that Audrey Baker became acquainted with the Penticton…
Apocalyptic literature course promises doom and gloom at Okanagan College
PENTICTON – Okanagan College is offering a unique English course that will focus on the…
City of Penticton says no to marijuana dispensaries
PENTICTON – Concerns over legal issues resulted in Penticton City Council turning thumbs down to…
Plans for 2017 Penticton Creek reconstruction shelved
PENTICTON – The Penticton Creek Restoration Committee is shelving plans for this year’s creek revitalization…
Preventable theft from vehicles continues in spite of Penticton police message
PENTICTON – Less than a week after Penticton’s top cop pointed out at a public…
Evacuation order eases slightly in Princeton wildfire
PENTICTON – The Regional District has some good news for some Princeton area residents affected…