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Meeting planned for evacuees of wildfire north of Princeton
PRINCETON – An evacuee meeting is planned for today for people displaced by the wildfire…
Penticton firefighters raise the bar for service
PENTICTON – Penticton firefighters not only made sure the fire was out, but saved dinner…
Volunteers needed at Princeton wildfire reception centre
PENTICTON – The Regional District is issuing a call for volunteers to help with evacuees…
Only 41 per cent of Okanagan Lake’s shoreline is still natural
OKANAGAN – A new survey of Okanagan Lake shows just how much shoreline has been…
High winds expected this weekend according to special weather statement
Wind and a return of smoky skies are expected to complicate fire suppression efforts across…
Take part in a Pow Wow or the Peach City Triathlon this weekend
PENTICTON – There are lots of things to do in Penticton this weekend. The Four…
Penticton police looking for hit and run suspect after collision with mobility scooter
PENTICTON – RCMP in Penticton are hoping someone can help with the investigation into a…
Penticton’s new top cop gets mixed reaction at town hall meeting
PENTICTON – Penticton’s new top cop is interested in getting to the heart of the…
Sunny, hot weather continues for Okanagan into the weekend
OKANAGAN – The forecast calls for sunshine and hot temperatures for the rest of the week…
Vernon man loses shorts, keys and truck after Penticton concert
PENTICTON – It must have been some concert. A man visiting from out of town…
Public invited to information session with Penticton’s Arena Task Force
PENTICTON – A special information session is planned for as the Arena Task Force presents…
Policing issues front and centre at tonight’s town hall meeting in Penticton
PENTICTON – Do you have concerns or comments about policing in Penticton and the South…
Penticton RCMP summer ticketing campaign rewarding
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are stepping up their ticketing campaign for another summer season, but…
Princeton fire relatively calm today
PRINCETON – The wildfire near Princeton continued to grow overnight, but is behaving itself so…
Not even social media shame can end irresponsible behaviour during wildfire season
No matter how many warnings are issued, how many restrictions are in place, how many…
Penticton residential break-in involves firearm theft
PENTICTON – Police are investigating a break and enter to a Rigsby Street residence earlier…
Police catch alleged thief in the act
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP managed to catch an alleged crook in the midst of a…
New evacuation order for Princeton-Summerland Road residents
PRINCETON – The regional district has placed a mandatory evacuation order on an additional 49…
Lengthy jail term for crime spree that ended in Oliver police standoff
PENTICTON – A man who has spent the better part of his life either in…
High Okanagan River channel flows continue as talk turns to possible drought conditions
PENTICTON – Flow rates on the Okanagan River channel south of the Okanagan Lake dam…
Lingering wildfires blow poor air quality across Southern Interior
Health authorities are warning anyone with breathing difficulties to stay inside following a smoky skies…
Police seek Penticton stabbing suspect, vehicle
PENTICTON – Police are on the hunt for a suspect after a stabbing in Penticton…
Hedley and wildfire crews called to multiple grass fires
HEDLEY – Hedley firefighters battled a series of grass fires on Highway 3 near the…
Sunshine and heat for the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – With tinder dry conditions throughout the region, it doesn’t look like there will be…