Similkameen
The elusive legends of the Seven Stones of Similkameen
From the long distant past there are First Nations legends about the mysterious powers of…
Ashnola River corridor to be declared protected area by Lower Similkameen Indian Band
Lower Similkameen Indian Band is going to formally declare the Ashnola River Corridor as an…
More than 300 Merritt properties under evacuation order as homes considered ‘uninhabitable’
Evacuation orders and alerts have been rescinded for numerous Merritt, Princeton, Keremeos and Cawston area…
RDOS board elects Mark Pendergraft as chair
Mark Pendergraft returns as the new chair of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen board of…
Five new agreements reached between South Okanagan’s national park stakeholders
Some progress was made among the stakeholders of the proposed national park reserve in the…
iN VIDEO: A trip to a monk’s cave near Hedley
Many long-time residents of the small community of Hedley, located in the Similkameen valley around…
Similkameen wildfires keep fire crews busy
The Similkameen has been a wildfire hotspot over the past two days. Kamloops Fire Centre…
Next phase of large prescribed burn planned for Similkameen valley
If you're travelling along Highway 3 in the Similkameen valley over the next few weeks…
Rain, cooler temperatures a bonus for Similkameen wildfire crews
PENTICTON – Widespread rain last night has aided firefighting efforts in the Similkameen. The Cool…
Snowy Mountain fire holding while other Similkameen wildfires continue to grow
SIMILKAMEEN – B.C. Wildfire continues to add personnel to the fight against a wildfire near…
New electoral area approved for South Okanagan regional district
PENTICTON – They are going to need another chair around the regional district board table.…
Heavy snow anticipated on Coquihalla, Hope-Princeton highways, Environment Canada advises
PENTICTON – Two special weather statements have been issued by Environment Canada, one for the…
Looking for a forever home; South Okanagan/Similkameen Branch SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Keeno, animal identification number 424981, is classified as a hidden gem and the…
Okanagan snowpack hits zero; Thompson regions highest in province but still well below normal
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – The snowpack in the Okanagan region is officially at zero, according to the…
Meadowlark Festival features opportunities to see the natural side of the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – An all encompassing festival that appeals to naturalists, historians and those who enjoy…