Steve Arstad

Mexican drug mule to serve three and a half years for smuggling attempt near Osoyoos
PENTICTON – A Mexican national caught smuggling more than a half million dollars’ worth of…

Penticton council votes in favour of amended marina agreement
PENTICTON – Penticton councillors needed no persuasion one way or the other, and appeared to…

Spirit of the season reflected in weekend events
PENTICTON – Hockey and holidays are the themes for things to do around Penticton this…

Mosquito treatment season started early, ended late this year in South Okanagan and Similkameen
PENTICTON – Weather was a big problem for this year’s regional district mosquito control program…

Osoyoos woman sentenced to house arrest for having a handgun without a permit
PENTICTON – An Osoyoos woman will serve a conditional sentence for possession of a weapon…

Property crimes down in rural areas of the South Okanagan
PENTICTON – RCMP are reporting rural property crime in the South Okanagan declined significantly in…

Car trailer stolen for a second time in Okanagan Falls
PENTICTON – RCMP continue to investagate a number of thefts in the South Okanagan last…

Vacancy rate remains low as rents rise in Penticton
PENTICTON – Latest statistics from Canada Mortgage and Housing back up what city staff and…

Penticton RCMP investigate Channel Parkway collision
PENTICTON – No one was seriously hurt in a crash between a pickup and a…

Second phase of Main Street project in Penticton expected to open this weekend
PENTICTON – Work is nearing completion on the second phase of the $4.3 million Main…

Apex Mountain Resort opening delayed
PENTICTON – The promise of winter has yet to materialize fully as Apex Mountain Resort…

Penticton RCMP ready to target impaired drivers with increased roadside checks
PENTICTON – Penticton RCMP are preparing for the Christmas season with concentrated efforts to keep…

Osoyoos grocery clerk gets photo with Nicolas Cage
"I FOUND HIM IN THE PRODUCE SECTION." OSOYOOS – An employee of a South Okanagan…

VIDEO: Penticton firefighters extinguish burning minivan
PENTICTON – Penticton firefighters battled a minivan fire in the city last night. Deputy chief…

Penticton councillor Tarik Sayeed accepts B.C. NDP nomination
PENTICTON – A Penticton city councillor will represent the B.C. NDP in next year's provincial…