Steve Arstad

Firefighters battle blazes and cold temperatures in Penticton, Kaleden
PENTICTON – Firefighters in Penticton and Kaleden spent several frigid hours answering calls to structure…

Conditional sentence for Penticton woman suffering from drug and mental health issues
PENTICTON – A woman described as having been through a number of difficulties in her…

No firm land deal for South Okanagan seniors project
OKANAGAN FALLS – Neogotiations to build seniors housing on Okanagan Falls Legion property have slowed…

Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Penticton preparing food hampers for weekend distribution
PENTICTON – Volunteers with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Drive have…

Penticton motel room search turns up stolen items, drugs
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP looking for a man in connection with a vehicle theft found…

Fire master plan to evaluate Okanagan Similkameen Regional District’s firehalls
PENTICTON – Concerns about regional district fire departments’ ability to meet new legislation is prompting…

New operators of The Crossing youth treatment centre in Keremeos to focus on a collaborative approach
PENTICTON – The new operators of a Keremeos youth addiction treatment facility expect to engage…

Alcohol fuelled crimes result in jail time for Penticton man
PENTICTON – A Penticton man arrested by police after a security guard locked him in…

Handguns stolen during Penticton break and enter
PENTICTON – Three handguns were stolen during a Penticton break-in last week. RCMP spokesperson Cpl.…

Van Alphen returned as Okanagan Skaha school board chair
PENTICTON – The Okanagan Skaha school board met for their inaugural meeting of the school…

Driver nearing trial for Christmas eve, 2015 fatal accident
PENTICTON – A pre-trial conference was held in Penticton court today for a motorist involved…
Penticton’s third CAO in two years is here: How the search evolved
TWO PREVIOUS HIRES HAD NO EXPERIENCE PENTICTON – It might appear as though the City…

Pollution charges come to court in 2013 tailings spill into Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers
PENTICTON – A Tulameen-based company and its principals face pollution charges over a 2013 spill…
Judge sinks Penticton man’s attempt to avoid drunk driving conviction
PENTICTON – A Penticton judge has ruled a 14 minute delay is not an unreasonalble…

Salvation Army campaigns in full swing, but could use kettle volunteers, toy donations
PENTICTON – The Salvation Army’s Christmas campaigns are underway in Penticton, but volunteers are still…