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School district shocked with high Penticton electrical rates
PENTICTON - Okanagan Skaha School District trustees are grappling with the high cost of electricity in Penticton. The board passed a motion at their Jan. 12 board meeting to invite Penticton city council to meet as soon as possible to have an in depth conversation with regard to electrical rates charged by the city. The...

Heavy snow making travel to and from Vancouver or Alberta challenging
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – More heavy snow tonight will continue to make road travel out of the Thompson-Okanagan a challenge. The latest special weather statement from Environment says a Pacific frontal system over the B.C. Interior continues to produce snow today, Jan. 18. Forecasters expect up to another 10 centimetres of snow to fall on the Trans...

Last day for Penticton arts awards nominations
PENTICTON - Do you know someone with creative talents in art, music or dance? Someone who can express themselves, or tell a story well without using words? If so, Penticton Arts Council would like to hear from you. Monday, Jan. 19 is the last day to submit nominations to the Pencticton Arts Council Second Annual...