Pnmar0215

Another showing of northern lights possible Monday

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - The adventurous and the lucky were able to get a glimpse of the northern lights this weekend but there is still a chance of seeing them again tonight and this time Mother Nature might be a bit more cooperative. With Environment Canada calling for clear skies and Space Weather Canada calling for unsettled...

What south Okanagan off-roaders need to know before heading out on the trail

OLIVER - Off-roading on Oliver Mountain, the Osoyoos West Bench and the impact on the area's sensitive grassland ecosystem will be focus topics at two open house meetings March 11. The meetings are scheduled for Wed. March 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.  at the Senora Community Centre located at 8505-68 Ave., Osoyoos, and Thurs....

Family of Clearwater homicide victim takes custody battle public

"WE LOVE THEM MORE THAN I CAN EVEN PUT INTO WORDS." THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Ten months after Angila Wilson was killed in her Clearwater home, her family members are going public with efforts to move her children out of foster care and into a more stable environment. Wilson's brother, Frank Wilson, and his wife Leanne Bowcott...

Two break and enters to start the month in Osoyoos

PENTICTON - Osoyoos RCMP are hoping you can help solve two break and enters on March 1. A garage on 87th Street was entered by thieves who made off with a 1988 black Ford Mustang, a black and yellow coloured Bombardier XP Seadoo and several tools valued at approximately $15,000. On the same date, Osoyoos...

Naturists to present their side in Three Mile Beach controversy

PENTICTON - Penticton City Council will be revisiting a contentious issue this evening. Penticton City council will receive a report from staff suggesting options for resolving the issue of nudity at Three Mile Beach at tonight’s council meeting, March 2. Staff will be presenting 10 potential avenues for council to pursue, including amendments to the...

New housing for medical students

PENTICTON - A new residence facility for visiting medical students and locum physicians is being prepared near Penticton Regional Hospital’s psychiatric unit. The second half of a factory built, single storey residence was lowered into place Feb. 28 on the hospital grounds. A $500,000 donation by Lloyd and Lota Jobling to the South Okanagan Similkameen...