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2017 NHL draft includes talent from Rockets, Blazers and Vees
As the hockey world turned all eyes to the entry draft in Chicago this weekend,…
Cold winter and flooding helping spread invasive plant in Okanagan lake
KELOWNA — Thank the damp spring this year for a major milfoil bloom. Milfoil is…
Students halfway to goal of learning their Okanagan First Nations language
PENTICTON – Seventeen Okanagan First Nations students will be celebrating a milestone today in their…
Top job at Penticton city hall a bargain compared to Vernon’s
PENTICTON – A comparison of wages and expenses between the councils and top wage earners…
Penticton RCMP investigate vehicle and tire theft
PENTICTON – Vehicle theft continues to be a problem in Penticton, with RCMP also reporting…
Heat wave expected across Interior this weekend
The Interior is going to be hit by a heat wave. Environment Canada has issued…
Fireworks planned to top off Canada Day events in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – There will be fireworks to complete the Canada Day festivities in Penticton. Ellis-Don,…
First summer weekend busy with events in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton’s main streets and downtown core will be busy this weekend as two…
Penticton Farmer’s Market to move up Main Street for two weekends
PENTICTON – The Penticton Farmer’s Market is moving for the next two weekends to make…
Budget amendment needed for KVR trail retaining wall replacement
PENTICTON – Penticton city council has approved spending $300,000 to make repairs to a retaining…
Rethink 150 initiative all about respect, dialog
PENTICTON – A small but growing grassroots First Nations' initiative is gaining attention in the…
Police arrest suspect after calls about an armed man near Penticton school
PENTICTON – RCMP arrested a man following reports of a man with a gun near…
Young NHL prospects return to Penticton for tournament
PENTICTON – A popular hockey tournament will be returning to Penticton for its seventh year.…
Routine Penticton traffic stop reveals sawed-off shotgun
PENTICTON – A routine traffic stop turned up a loaded shotgun in Penticton yesterday. RCMP…
First weekend of summer a hot one in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – It’s going to be a beautiful weekend in the Okanagan if you can…
Kamloops Sears one of 59 across the country closing
Sears fans in Kamloops will have to drive a little further to get their fix,…
Domestic incident in Penticton involves shot fired, overnight standoff with police
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP responded to a shooting in the city overnight. Cpl. Don Wrigglesworth…
Penticton thief caught stealing dirt bike, twice
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP apprehended a thief with a single minded purpose last week. RCMP…
Penticton beach cleanup a big success
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton reports great success in today’s beach clean up. Mark…
UPDATE: Bystanders chase down suspect in Penticton bank robbery
PENTICTON – A Summerland man chased down the suspect who grabbed a handful of cash…
Penticton police issue traffic caution as weekend approaches
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are asking drivers to be patient when it comes to traffic…
Penticton Arena Task Force turns attention to securing grant funding
PENTICTON – Penticton’s Arena Task Force is working on a tight timeline as it seeks…
Province to cover cost of sandbag removal in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Keep sandbags in place, even though high water levels appear to have peaked,…
Hotel proposed for former bingo hall property in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton city council is expected to look at a zoning amendment at this…