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Wildfire crews lighting small fires to burn fuel pockets on Christie Mountain blaze near Penticton
The Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton continues to exhibit subdued behaviour today as wildfire service…

Bike route connecting Penticton’s two lakes takes step forward
A proposed new bike route through Penticton connecting Skaha Lake with Okanagan Lake is getting…

Tickleberry’s ice cream coming soon to downtown Penticton
Those with a passion for ice cream get ready as Tickleberry’s prepares to open a…

Osoyoos breathing easier with Palmer wildfire in mop-up stage
Activity on a large wildfire encroaching on the U.S.-Canada border near Osoyoos lessened considerably yesterday.…

Some heat to end the week in the Okanagan
There are at least a couple more days of summer left in the Okanagan. Today…

Penticton’s Christie Mountain wildfire being held
The Christie Mountain wildfire has shown no growth in the past couple of days. B.C.…

Signed Vancouver Canucks jerseys stolen from Penticton’s B.C. Hockey Hall of Fame
The South Okanagan Crime Stoppers are looking for two suspects who stole hockey memorabilia from…

Home lost in Penticton wildfire belonged to Alberta ministers with checkered past
The owners of the only home to burn in the Christie Mountain wildfire have been…

UPDATE: Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees going home
Everyone evacuated from Heritage Hills by the Christie Mountain wildfire near Penticton can now return…

Pop-up piano project set to launch in Penticton
Penticton’s pop-up piano initiative is set to launch tomorrow. The Downtown Penticton Association is partnering…

No growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire overnight
B.C. Wildfire Service is reporting minimal growth on the Christie Mountain wildfire since yesterday. The…

More than 60 B.C. communities came to Penticton’s aid last Friday
A grateful Penticton is saying so long as fire departments from all over the province…

Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees could be home this week
Plans are in the works to get the people evacuated by the Christie Mountain wildfire…

Wildfire burning in U.S. south of Osoyoos continues to grow
The Palmer wildfire in Washington State just south of the Canadian border continued to grow…

Evacuation alert for Penticton residents threatened by Christie Mountain wildfire rescinded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…