Steve Arstad
More than 60 B.C. communities came to Penticton’s aid last Friday
A grateful Penticton is saying so long as fire departments from all over the province…
Interior Health returning patients, care home residents to Penticton
More people are returning to Penticton as the threat of the Christie Mountain wildfire fades.…
Christie Mountain wildfire evacuees could be home this week
Plans are in the works to get the people evacuated by the Christie Mountain wildfire…
Wildfire burning in U.S. south of Osoyoos continues to grow
The Palmer wildfire in Washington State just south of the Canadian border continued to grow…
Evacuation alert for Penticton residents threatened by Christie Mountain wildfire rescinded
Penticton residents under evacuation alert can breathe a sigh of relief today. Effective at 10:30…
Minimal growth on Christie Mountain wildfire on weekend; work underway to get evacuees home
The cooler weather on Sunday was a big help for crews battling the Christie Mountain…
Okanagan should get plenty of sun this week without the oppressive heat
The Okanagan can expect a mostly sunny and seasonal week of temperatures after some potential…
Blistering heat will be gone this week as Kamloops weather returns to normal
It looks like a good week for late summer outdoor activities in Kamloops. The city…
How firefighters are trying to protect Penticton homes against looming Christie Mountain fire
It's a hot, windy afternoon on Evergreen Drive, but that isn’t stopping a team of…
Penticton residents can do nothing but watch and wait while firefighters prepare
Penticton residents on the city’s southern fringe are spending an anxious day waiting as gusty…
Wildfire in Washington State causing concerns on this side of the border
A wildfire burning just south of the Canada–U.S. border is starting to concern Canadian officials.…
Drivers warned not to stop on highway to view Penticton wildfire
Apparently, boaters aren’t the only drivers who need to take care around wildfire fighting operations.…
Fire crews preparing for windy day tomorrow
B.C. Wildfire is preparing for a potentially busy day on the Christie Mountain wildfire fire…
Police watchdog seeking public witnesses to Penticton incident involving police
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is seeking witnesses to an incident involving Penticton RCMP.…
Christie Mountain wildfire in Penticton grows to 2,000 hectares
The Christie Mountain wildfire continued to grow overnight and this morning after a subdued afternoon…