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Wildfire evacuee suffers vehicle break and enter in Penticton
PENTICTON – A person fleeing wildfires in the province received a disappointing welcome to Penticton…
Penticton city council to consider ‘slow down’ lawn signs
PENTICTON – Penticton city council is being asked buy signs in an effort to make…
Penticton man gets 18 months for firearm offences
PENTICTON – A Penticton man who got himself a shotgun because it “felt cool” was…
Where you need to go if you’ve been evacuated to the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – With close to 200 fires burning in B.C., evacuees are being told to…
City says procurement process fair after contract awarded to Penticton councillor
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton has reviewed a Request for Proposals following the awarding…
Close call on Okanagan River channel in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton firefighters helped avert a potential tragedy on the Okangan River channel this…
Princeton wildfire now 40 per cent contained
PENTICTON – The 3,300 hecatre Princeton wildfire is now 40 per cent contained. Information meetings…
Smoke, sun and maybe rain in the Okanagan this week
KELOWNA – Rain is expected later this week as the Okanagan’s long dry stretch is…
Penticton sets up reception centre for fire evacuees
PENTICTON – Penticton is prepared to look after wild fire evacuees following the set up…
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…