Steve Arstad
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…
Dog lost after South Okanagan collision returned to family
PENTICTON – A dog reported missing following a two vehicle collision on Highway 97 between…
Cold winter just right for iceboating tradition in South Okanagan
OLIVER – A colder than normal winter in the Okanagan may be reason to throw…
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.…