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Fraudsters working the phones

Fraudsters working the phones

Jul 3, 2010 / 9:00 am

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.

Plane crash near Apex Mtn.

Jul 3, 2010 / 8:30 am

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

Penticton Canada Day events

Jul 1, 2010 / 4:30 pm

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

Jul 1, 2010 / 12:55 pm

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 next week

Jun 30, 2010 / 8:00 pm

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

Police gear up for busy weekend

Jun 30, 2010 / 12:00 pm

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

Cops find drug spitballs, scales, cash

Jun 30, 2010 / 9:25 am

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

Jun 29, 2010 / 1:30 pm

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...

Sland Council talks OCP, roads

S""land Council talks OCP, roads

Jun 29, 2010 / 10:30 am

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

Jun 27, 2010 / 9:45 am

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

Cops seize 17 lbs of marijuana in bust

Jun 26, 2010 / 9:45 am

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

Peach City Beach Cruise begins

Jun 25, 2010 / 11:00 am

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

Big wheel rolls into store

Jun 24, 2010 / 5:57 am

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

Man saved from drowning

Jun 23, 2010 / 10:00 am

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

Jun 23, 2010 / 9:51 am

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

Firefighters suspended over beer theft

Jun 22, 2010 / 9:15 am

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

National Aboriginal Day celebrations

Jun 21, 2010 / 10:30 am

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

RDOS board highlights

Jun 21, 2010 / 9:30 am

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

Jun 21, 2010 / 7:35 am

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

Jun 19, 2010 / 2:30 pm

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...