Search and rescue teams sharpen skills at Penticton meeting

PENTICTON - Penticton was "SAR Central" on the weekend with several teams from the region gathering to hone their skills and share ideas. The event took place in Penticton Saturday, March 14 and teams practised rescue and communication techniques and did a little networking. The teams, which included Penticton Search and Rescue, Central Okanagan Search...

Avalanche risk increases on heels of windy, wet weekend

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - With spring break officially underway for students and spring-like temperatures throughout the region it may feel like spring in the valleys but this past weekend proved winter is not over just yet. On Saturday a wind storm ripped through the region, leaving thousands without power, and while B.C. Hydro crews raced to fix...

New city service intended to make it easier to do business in Penticton

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton continues to look for ways to make it easier to do business in the city. Penticton recently signed on to be a part of the BC OneStop Program, a provincial initiative through the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens Services designed to make it easier to launch a new...

City council to look at electrical disconnect fees, benefits package

PENTICTON - Penticton city staff could have a solution to high electrical disconnect-reconnect fees at this evening’s council meeting. Staff are expected to bring a new rate proposal regarding electrical disconnect-reconnect fees to council at tonight’s March 16 meeting. Staff is recommending an amendment to the fees and charges bylaw that would see the disconnect-reconnect...