Summerland news

Why Kelowna gets credit for first European settlement in Okanagan
EDITOR'S NOTE: Since its original publication March 3, this story has triggered debate between historians about…

Construction underway on new pier in Summerland
The District of Summerland is building a new pier at Gordon Beggs Rotary Beach. Construction…

Penticton councillor Amelia Boultbee running for BC Conservatives
Amelia Boultbee will represent the BC Conservatives in the riding of Penticton-Summerland in the upcoming…

Threatened baby gopher snake saved from Okanagan cold
It may look like a rattlesnake, but this harmless little snake is a far cry…

BC United candidate selected in Penticton-Summerland
BC United has selected its candidate in the riding of Penticton-Summerland ahead of this year's…
Suspect arrested after suspicious fires in Summerland
A 49-year-old man has been arrested in connection to suspicious fires in Summerland. On Feb.…

Summerland credit union creates $1 million fund for South Okanagan charities
A South Okanagan foundation has just received a $1 million donation from a Summerland credit…

Police find stolen mail after raids in Summerland
Summerland RCMP found stolen mail and a rifle when officers raided two homes earlier this…

BC wildlife group ‘absolutely opposed’ to proposed gravel pit near Summerland
The BC Wildlife Federation warns that a proposed gravel mine near Summerland will undo millions…

Summerland man killed in crash near Kaleden
A two-vehicle collision at 5:17 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, resulted in the death of a…

Drivers can expect twice weekly closures on Highway 97 near Summerland
The headaches for commuters and commercial drivers on Highway 97 near Summerland will continue twice…

Highway 97 near Summerland will close for blasting this week
Highway 97 near Summerland will once again be closed for a short period of time…

Blasting to close Highway 97 near Summerland on Friday
A 90-minute closure is planned on Highway 97 north of Summerland this Friday. Highway 97…

‘Time of our lives’: Okanagan family are contestants on Family Feud Canada
A Summerland family, huge fans of the TV game show Family Feud, just knew they…

Summerland winery group transitions to renewable natural gas
Okanagan’s Crush Pad Winery group have made the switch to 100% renewable natural gas. Summerland’s…