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Similkameen politicians concerned about policing levels
PENTICTON – Low RCMP staffing levels at the Keremeos detachment have local politicians worried. Keremeos…
Winter sports highlight South Okanagan weekend events
PENTICTON – It’s definitely winter in the South Okanagan so why not enjoy some winter…
Cold winter just right for iceboating tradition in South Okanagan
OLIVER – A colder than normal winter in the Okanagan may be reason to throw…
Dog lost after South Okanagan collision returned to family
PENTICTON – A dog reported missing following a two vehicle collision on Highway 97 between…
Osoyoos school trustee candidate loses court battle against school district
PENTICTON – A Kelowna judge has denied an application from a losing candidate in a…
Vaseux Lake residents concerned about lake water quality
PENTICTON – Residents living along the shoreline of Vaseux Lake met with regional district officials…
Penticton Fire Department seeking donations for Okanagan Lake rescue craft
PENTICTON – The Penticton Fire Department is looking for $30,000 to help purchase of a…
Drunken reaction to drug deal ends after call to Penticton RCMP
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP were called to defuse a confrontation between an alleged drug dealer…
Medical marijuana industry shines spotlight on Princeton mineral producer
PRINCETON – A local industrial mineral producer is enjoying a heightened business profile as the…
Penticton RCMP investigate residential break and enters with arrival of New Year
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are investigating a rash of break and enters as 2016 ended…
Two men ejected after altercation at Penticton cold shelter
PENTICTON – Two men taking advantage of Penticton’s cold shelter were ejected after they failed…
Residential assessments up throughout South Okanagan and Similkameen
PENTICTON – Penticton and South Okanagan residents can expect to receive their 2017 assessment notices…
Polar bear dippers welcome New Year with a frigid dash into Okanagan Lake
PENTICTON – A fresh dump of snow and sub-freezing temperatures proved perfect weather for Summerland’s…
YEAR IN REVIEW: A year’s worth of odd crimes that just didn’t pay
Cities in the Thompson and Okanagan regions had no shortage of oddball crimes in 2016.…
YEAR IN REVIEW: A tumultuous year for the region’s school districts
Overstretched budgets and funding cuts took their toll on the region’s school boards this year.…
Candidate continues to fight for a new vote in Osoyoos school trustee byelection
PENTICTON – A candidate in last month’s Okanagan Similkameen School District byelection for Osoyoos school…
Breach means more jail time for Penticton man just released from prison
PENTICTON – A Penticton man will serve more jail time following an appearance in Penticton…
Fires mar holiday weekend in South Okanagan
PENTICTON – Penticton emergency personnel and Osoyoos firefighters responded to three fires over the Christmas…
RCMP find missing Penticton man in camper van; immobilized with back injury
PENTICTON – A man and his pets spent a much more comfortable Christmas than they…
YEAR IN REVIEW: Region’s reputation for food and wine continued to grow in 2016
When it comes to wine and food, 2016 was a very good year for the…
No decision yet on tax impact for new conservation fund in the Okanagan Similkameen regional district
PENTICTON – The Okanagan Similkameen Regional District board hasn't decided yet how much a new…
Penticton city council approves two-year Skaha Lake Marina lease
PENTICTON – Penticton city council has agreed to a lease agreement with Trio Marine Group's…
Penticton mayor responds to being named to Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation “naughty” list
PENTICTON – Penticton mayor and councillors found themselves in the crosshairs of a national taxpayer…
Summerland house significantly damage by fire
SUMMERLAND – Summerland firefighters are dousing hot spots this morning following a house fire last…