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Highway 1 closed for avalanche control today
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If traveling to or from Alberta was in your plans today you may…
High avalanche risk closes Highway 1 today; snowfall warning for Highway 3
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – With temperatures set to hit double digits in some parts of the region…
Avalanche warning for B.C. mountain ranges
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If heading out into the backcountry is part of your weekend plans you…
Medical marijuana industry shines spotlight on Princeton mineral producer
PRINCETON – A local industrial mineral producer is enjoying a heightened business profile as the…
Similkameen politicians concerned about policing levels
PENTICTON – Low RCMP staffing levels at the Keremeos detachment have local politicians worried. Keremeos…
Appeal denied for Princeton murderer
PENTICTON – An appeal on two convictions for murder and another of attempted murder against…
Penticton homeless man to serve a month behind bars for stealing food
PENTICTON – A homeless man who stole from a local grocery store in order to…
Conservation officers dealing with three cougars spotted in Penticton
PENTICTON – Conservation officers are keeping a close eye on three cougars in a Penticton…
Gas line breaks during blaze, keeps Keremeos crews busy for 11 hours
CAWSTON – A ruptured gas line may be to blame for the long hours Keremeos…
Defence complains about disclosure prior to start of Roxanne Louie preliminary inquiry
PENTICTON – With a preliminary inquiry scheduled to begin in early February, defence counsel for…
Wine and dine events coming to the Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Food and wine events across the region will given foodies the chance to…
Aging City of Penticton facilities could cost $31 million to repair or replace
PENTICTON - Penticton’s public buildings are getting old and in need of repair, replacement or upgrades, city council learned this week. Council received an overview of the city's Facitlities Master Plan from its consultant which says the 25 facilities have an average age of 40 years and repairs or upgrades in the order of $31...
Penticton waterpark debate reaches new low with misguided message
PENTICTON - A Penticton woman expressing support for a waterpark in Skaha Park is dismayed and offended after receiving a personal attack simply because of her stance on the development. Amber Fradin has a sign in her window that reads “Support the Skaha Marina Improvement Project” along with directions to the group’s Facebook page. “No...
Farm outbuilding destroyed in Summerland fire
PENTICTON - A farm building is Summerland was heavily damage by fire yesterday morning. Summerland firefighters were called at about 11:10 a.m., Jan. 13, to the fire in an outbuilding at 9505 Gilman Road. The first crews on the scene say the 1,200 square foot building was engulfed in flames. Crews had some difficulties fighting the...
Penticton council scrounges to find additional revenue to offset tax hike
PENTICTON - Penticton City Council began the City Hall equivalent of looking under the living room furniture upholstery for loose change as it took a look at fees charged in the recreation and building departments. Council scrutinized booking and administration fees for recreation and building fees, fines and business licenses during the Jan. 11 council...