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Interior Health returning patients, care home residents to Penticton
More people are returning to Penticton as the threat of the Christie Mountain wildfire fades.…
Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees could be home this week
Plans are in the works to get the people evacuated by the Christie Mountain wildfire…
Penticton woman facing charges after pulling airsoft handgun on police
A Penticton woman was arrested almost a week ago after she pointed an airsoft handgun…
Evacuation alert for Penticton residents threatened by Christie Mountain wildfire rescinded
Penticton residents under evacuation alert can breathe a sigh of relief today. Effective at 10:30…
Minimal growth on Christie Mountain wildfire on weekend; work underway to get evacuees home
The cooler weather on Sunday was a big help for crews battling the Christie Mountain…
Okanagan should get plenty of sun this week without the oppressive heat
The Okanagan can expect a mostly sunny and seasonal week of temperatures after some potential…
Conservation Officer Service sees increase in rattlesnake calls due to hot weather
With the recent scorching weather, the Conservation Officer Service is warning about an increase in…
Conservation Officers helping out with Christie Mountain wildfire
Conservation Officers are helping out firefighters at the Christie Mountain Wildfire located south of Penticton…
West Kelowna U-Haul offers free storage for Christie Mountain wildfire victims
U-Haul is offering free storage for any evacuees from the Christie Mountain wildfire. The storage…
Visiting firefighters return home after calmer winds on Christie Mountain wildfire
Penticton firefighters will continue structure protection efforts today, Aug. 22, but after calmer than expected…
iN PHOTOS: Penticton residents showcase shots of early morning Christie Mountain wildfire
With less winds, South Okanagan residents are breathing a sigh relief, capturing images of the…
Penticton business supporting evacuees, firefighters with discounts and free meals
Penticton businesses are showing their support in the form of food for firefighters and evacuees.…
Winds have peaked in Penticton, expected to taper off soon: Environment Canada
An Environment Canada meteorologist says the southern winds blowing northward in Penticton should taper off…
How firefighters are trying to protect Penticton homes against looming Christie Mountain fire
It's a hot, windy afternoon on Evergreen Drive, but that isn’t stopping a team of…
Interior Health urges South Okanagan residents to have evacuation plan
Interior Health is asking residents to build an emergency plan in the event of an…
UPDATE: Embers biggest concern for firefighters in upper east side of Penticton
Penticton's fire chief says the biggest concern for firefighters in the upper east side of…
Penticton residents can do nothing but watch and wait while firefighters prepare
Penticton residents on the city’s southern fringe are spending an anxious day waiting as gusty…
‘Too close for comfort:’ Residents in path of Christie Mountain wildfire worried about forecast
An Okanagan Falls resident can see the smoke of the Mount Christie wildfire from her…
Wildfire in Washington State causing concerns on this side of the border
A wildfire burning just south of the Canada–U.S. border is starting to concern Canadian officials.…
Penticton residents asked to steer clear of firetrucks in neighbourhoods
The City of Penticton is asking that residents steer clear of fire trucks and crews…
Drivers warned not to stop on highway to view Penticton wildfire
Apparently, boaters aren’t the only drivers who need to take care around wildfire fighting operations.…
Fire crews preparing for windy day tomorrow
B.C. Wildfire is preparing for a potentially busy day on the Christie Mountain wildfire fire…
Regional district holding their own as they work through network issues
No time is a good time for the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen to have…
Police watchdog seeking public witnesses to Penticton incident involving police
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is seeking witnesses to an incident involving Penticton RCMP.…