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Preventable theft from vehicles continues in spite of Penticton police message
PENTICTON – Less than a week after Penticton’s top cop pointed out at a public…
Evacuation order eases slightly in Princeton wildfire
PENTICTON – The Regional District has some good news for some Princeton area residents affected…
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…
Power outage affecting customers on south west of Okanagan Lake
PEACHLAND – Over 4,000 customers are currently without power between Peachland and West Kelowna. B.C.…
UPDATED: Wildfire continues to burn in Lake Country
KELOWNA – Over 330 properties have been evacuated and an estimated 10 structures damaged by…
Meeting planned for evacuees of wildfire north of Princeton
PRINCETON – An evacuee meeting is planned for today for people displaced by the wildfire…
This could be the smartest university student in British Columbia
KAMLOOPS – Who wants to spend all summer doing research, especially when there’s so many…
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…
Regional district staff explain merits of composting facility choice to directors
PENTICTON – Regional District staff members have made their case for an organics composting facility…
Donate B.C. wildfire relief goods only to agencies prepared to handle them
Calls from people offering donations of food, water, clothing and volunteer hands are rolling in,…
Crews gain ground on Princeton wildfire
PENTICTON – Work to fight the Princeton wildfire continues as the weather remains stable in…