Steve Arstad
Okanagan Falls firefighters extinguish house fire
OKANAGAN – Fire crews put out a house fire near Okanagan Falls this afternoon. The…
Most of these South Okanagan vehicle thieves just aren’t very good
PENTICTON – One car thief was easily apprehended last week while others failed to accomplish…
That’s a wrap: Production of Nicolas Cage movie in South Okanagan changing locations
OKANAGAN FALLS – The film crew shooting the movie The Humanity Bureau starring Nicolas Cage is wrapping…
Backyard fire burns quad, trailer in Penticton
PENTICTON – A meat smoke sparked a fire in a backyard in Penticton yesterday afteroon.…
Free Saturday on-street parking in Penticton’s downtown through December
PENTICTON – You don't have to plug a meter in downtown Penticton on Saturday for…
Town hall meeting to discuss overdose spike in Penticton
PENTICTON – As the number of illicit drug overdoses soar in Penticton, a local group…
Summerland teacher reprimanded for inappropriate comments to female students
SUMMERLAND – A Summerland teacher has been reprimanded for professional misconduct following a consent resolution…
Storm water infrastructure in Penticton underfunded: consultant
PENTICTON – Another piece of the City of Penticton's infrastructure was put under the microscope…
Pickup truck sought in Okanagan Falls crime spree
PENTICTON – Police are looking for a pickup truck deemed suspicious after a series of…
Council to consider bulk rate for Tag-a-Bag garbage program in Penticton
PENTICTON – Penticton city council is going to take a look at some changes to…
Travel Penticton hires executive director
PENTICTON – The fledgling tourism organization Travel Penticton has announced the appointment of Thom Tischik…
Tax hikes vary across the Okanagan Similkameen regional district; 2017 budget deliberations continue
PENTICTON – Taxes appear to be on the rise for property owners in the Okanagan…
New competition for Penticton taxi companies coming from all sides
'TO SAY WE ARE UNHAPPY IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT' PENTICTON – The taxi business continues to…
Expanded fire protection boundaries for Naramata
PENTICTON – Naramata is adding additional properties to its fire protection area. Regional District of…
Heritage group receives funding to refloat the SS Naramata
PENTICTON – With a fresh infusion of cash in the bank, the SS Sicamous Heritage…