Penticton News
Vandal knocks out power
The Fortis electrical substation in Oliver has been the target of two cases of vandalism in recent weeks that has knocked out power for Oliver residents. The...
Diesel fuel spills in river
UPDATE: 4:25 p.m. The Ministry of Environment says about 20,000 litres of diesel fuel from a transport truck has spilled into the Similkameen River south of...
A slushy ride
To kick off the end of the ski season with a bang, Apex Mountain Resort hosted the annual Slush Cup today. Daredevils with little fear of the cold took turns...
Log cabin destroyed
UPDATE: 1 p.m. There is nothing left but smoking rubble after an overnight fire destroyed a log cabin and spread into the woods. Jerry Douglas, who lives...
Business as usual downtown
Although the 200 block of Penticton's Main Street is currently a construction zone, stores and restaurants remain open to the public. Signs reading...
Become fraud aware
The Oliver Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library is hosting a free, drop-in presentation on fraud awareness in April. The session, titled "Fraud...
Dummy downhill
Dummies took flight, before an appreciative crowd, at Apex Mountain Resort on Saturday afternoon. The annual Dummy Downhill is one of two events marking the end...
Fixes to Oliver irrigation
Work to make fixes on the Oliver canal irrigation system, damaged in a rockslide earlier this year at Gallagher Lake, is now underway. The schedule includes a...
Welcoming a new addition
The Penticton Fire Department placed its newest fire truck into service with a special ceremony, on Saturday. The event, known as a traditional housing...
School closure concerns
Summerland Mayor Peter Waterman and his council are deeply disappointed by the decision of School District 67 trustees to close Trout Creek Elementary School....
BMX bone of contention
Penticton residents who live by a proposed BMX park remain opposed to the plan. "We still believe it is useable agricultural land," said Lauren...
Ashes spilled in B&E
A woman found in a stolen vehicle filled with more stolen items has been sentenced to 170 days in jail. Cortni Aitchison, who is currently in custody, was...
Long history for 3 schools
Three School District 67 schools slated for closure have a long history of serving their communities. West Bench Elementary and Trout Creek Elementary opened in...
More delays in murder case
A pretrial conference for the brother and sister charged in the death of Roxanne Louie was adjourned Friday in Penticton. Crown counsel Nashina Devji told the...
Dog stolen from church
UPDATE: 10:42 a.m. According to the Penticton RCMP, Crowly was returned to his owner on the evening of March 31. The individual who took the dog was remorseful...
Injured sledder rescued
An injured snowmobiler was rescued from the Nickel Plate Lake area near Apex Mountain, Thursday evening. Penticton Search and Rescue was called in at 6:15 p.m....
Teachers upset by closures
The president of the Okanagan Skaha Teachers Union is describing Wednesday's board decision to close schools in Summerland and Penticton as disheartening....
School closures
Schools closures in Penticton and Summerland will go ahead. The School District 67 board voted Wednesday night to close Trout Creek Elementary, West Bench...
Top employers at job fair
Job seekers of all ages met with potential employers at a spring job fair in Oliver on Wednesday afternoon. The fair at Sen'Pok'Chin School was held by...
Home brew no 'bathtub gin'
A longtime Kelowna home brewer is the toast of the brewing community after winning a year-long brewing competition. Derek Hyde has won the opportunity to use...