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Grand Forks police ‘float chase’ border jumping suspect
Grand Forks RCMP arrested a suspected border jumper following a bizarre “float chase” down the…

Penticton RCMP ask for help to find missing woman
UPDATE: 1:45 p.m., July 27, 2020: The missing Penticton woman was located and this story…

Witnesses sought after boater fires gunshots into Osoyoos Lake
Osoyoos RCMP are looking for further witnesses after a man fired several rounds of ammunition…

Food truck bringing unique taste experience to Penticton
The COVID-19 pandemic is creating a new culinary option for Penticton foodies. Seanna Pascal is…

Old trestle on Kettle Valley Rail Trail deemed unsafe
A trestle on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail has deemed unsafe to use by the…

Recreational salmon fishery opening on Osoyoos Lake
A plentiful run of sockeye salmon on the Okanagan River has opened up a recreational…

Unsung Okanagan River channel heroes part of effort to improve safety
The Penticton Fire Department has been making most of the headlines in the past couple…

Penticton Rotary cancels popular Ribfest event due to COVID-19 concerns
Penticton’s Rotary Ribfest will not take place this year. Ribfest had been scheduled for Sept.…

You can now have a beer, legally, at Penticton beaches on both Skaha and Okanagan Lake
Penticton beach goers can now consume alcohol on the beach at both ends of the…

Penticton may add more paid parking as it deals with COVID-19 induced $3.9M budget shortfall
City of Penticton is looking at parking as a potential revenue generator as it looks…

Unsettled weather conditions in central and north Okanagan should be gone by weekend
The north and central Okanagan might see some showers today and tomorrow, but those unsettled…

Have you seen Ogopogo? City of Penticton would like to hear from you
If you saw what you think is Ogopogo in Okanagan Lake, the City of Penticton…

Firefighters called to Okanagan river channel in Penticton, yet again
Penticton firefighters were call once again to the Okanagan River channel to rescue floaters for…

Province improves access for Indigenous anglers at Okanagan Falls dam
Mischief believed tied to a property dispute over native access to Okanagan River below Okanagan…

Penticton fire official raises concerns after rescuing floaters on river channel, again
Members of the Penticton Fire Department were called yesterday to another rescue on the Okanagan…