Penticton News
Fraudsters working the phones
It may seem like a worthy cause, but fraudsters are using the name of the Penticton Fire Department. In a release issued Friday, Penticton Fire Department...
Plane crash near Apex Mtn.
The occupants of a Cessna 172 which crashed in an apparent emergency landing near Apex Resort Friday afternoon walked away with minor injuries. As the plane...
Penticton Canada Day events
Canada Day events in Penticton run all day and are taking place in Gyro Park. The opening ceremonies, including the birthday cake and balloons, begin at 12...
Busy weekend on roads
One of the busiest long weekends of the year has arrived. Lots of people will be traveling to the interior, meaning highways and mountain passes will be full of...
Yard waste collection next week
Yard waste collection occurs in Penticton, Naramata, Kaleden, West Bench, Heritage Hills and Carmi the week of July 5 to 9. Homes in Okanagan Falls, Twin Lakes,...
Police gear up for busy weekend
One of the busiest long weekends of the year arrives Thursday. Lots of people will be travelling to the Interior, meaning highways and mountain passes will be...
Cops find drug spitballs, scales, cash
Penticton RCMP arrested two men this week, including one who has gang ties. Monday, police searched a residence on Maple Street to find eight spitballs of crack...
Summerland will hold referendum
Summerland voters will get a chance to voice their opinion on a proposed new RCMP Detachment. Council voted Monday to hold a referendum to seek approval from...
S""land Council talks OCP, roads
Summerland mayor Janice Perrino talked about the road construction along Prairie Valley and Rosedale Avenue during Monday night's council meeting. “The road...
Ribbon cut at Penticton Sportsplex
It is not as big as the World Cup, but Saturday was a big day for soccer fans in the South Okanagan-Similkameen. Dignitaries and almost a hundred youth soccer...
Cops seize 17 lbs of marijuana in bust
Seventeen pounds of marijuana bud has been seized in a raid by Penticton RCMP Drug Task Force says Corporal Brad Myhre. The bud seized has an approximate street...
Peach City Beach Cruise begins
The 10th anniversary of the Peach City Beach Cruise begins Friday. Around 800 classic cars, from hot rods to motorcycles will be on display. President Ken...
Big wheel rolls into store
The Osoyoos RCMP responded to a bizarre incident on Main Street (Hwy 3) on Monday in Osoyoos. A large truck wheel and tire catapulted off a gravel truck as it...
Man saved from drowning
Quick action by park visitors saved a man's life. Officers from Oliver/Osoyoos responded to a drowning at the Brooksvale Provincial Park area located on...
Interim fire chief for Oliver
In the wake of the alleged beer theft in Oliver, an interim fire chief has been named. Dan Skaros will be the interim chief for the Oliver Volunteer Fire...
Firefighters suspended over beer theft
A major allegation could lead to major consequences for some Oliver firefighters. Oliver Mayor Pat Hampson has issued a news release outlining the events of May...
National Aboriginal Day celebrations
Celebrations all around Canada are taking place Monday, as it's National Aboriginal Day. Local celebrations have begun in Penticton, as things got underway at 5...
RDOS board highlights
Highlights from the RDOS board meeting, June 17, 2010: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Parkland Dedication - Lot A, B, C, Plan KAP 55415 Highway 3A - Electoral Area...
Large outage fixed quickly
Some South Okanagan residents may have slept through their alarm clocks Monday morning because there was no power. Some 3,500 residents were without power for...
Federal EcoAction grant for Naramata
The Federal government is chipping in to help an eco-sensitive area of Naramata. Just over $7,000 from Environment Canada's EcoAction Community Program will...