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Chelsea Powrie

Chelsea Powrie

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Chelsea Powrie is a graduate of Langara College's journalism program in Vancouver.

She moved to the South Okanagan in 2017 and has never looked back. As Castanet's South Okanagan news director, she is passionate about ensuring the region's communities see their stories, both big and small, shared in the news.

Outside of work, you are likely to find Chelsea tending to her garden of hot peppers, enjoying nachos at one of Penticton?s brewery patios, or walking along the creek with her dog.
Latest Articles from Chelsea Powrie
Castanet News launching new team dedicated to South Okanagan

Castanet News launching new team dedicated to South Okanagan

Mar 19, 2024 / 4:00 am

Castanet News has a brand new team in the South Okanagan. Since launching more than 23 years ago in Kelowna, Castanet has become one of the most read news sites...

Unlimited yard waste is back in season in Penticton

Unlimited yard waste is back in season in Penticton

Mar 18, 2024 / 7:00 pm

It's that time of year again — Pentictonites are tending to their gardens after the winter weather, and the city is offering unlimited yard waste...

Funding shortlist proposed of Penticton community projects vying for chunk of grant change

Funding shortlist proposed of Penticton community projects vying for chunk of grant change

Mar 18, 2024 / 3:03 pm

City of Penticton staff have released a recommended shortlist for new grants available to local community-building projects. The "Connected Community...

Penticton council to debate future of two Skaha concession sites

Penticton council to debate future of two Skaha concession sites

Mar 18, 2024 / 1:10 pm

City council in Penticton is set to decide the future of two Skaha Beach seasonal concession businesses. At Tuesday's meeting, council will ponder whether...

Annual charitable golf tournament supporting local education through hockey returning to Penticton

Annual charitable golf tournament supporting local education through hockey returning to Penticton

Mar 18, 2024 / 11:45 am

The Okanagan Hockey Community Foundation is excited about its upcoming 2024 Tee it Up for Education Charity Golf Tournament. On Tuesday, June 18, enjoy a day on...

Osoyoos business rising from the ashes after devastating fire

Osoyoos business rising from the ashes after devastating fire

Mar 14, 2024 / 3:51 pm

An Osoyoos business that suffered devastating damage during a fire earlier this month is hosting a fundraiser to help regain their footing. Loco Amigos, a...

Naramata's Legend Distilling moving on to new owners and new vistas

Naramata's Legend Distilling moving on to new owners and new vistas

Mar 14, 2024 / 12:08 pm

Legend Distilling is leaving the Okanagan after a successful decade. The distillery, founded in Naramata in 2013 by local entrepreneurs Doug and Dawn Lennie,...

Highway 97 blasting near Summerland planned Saturday

Highway 97 blasting near Summerland planned Saturday

Mar 13, 2024 / 12:03 pm

Highway 97 between Callan Road and Okanagan Lake Provincial Park will once again be closed this weekend for blasting work. The closure will take place north of...

Scottish rockers Nazareth set to headline at Penticton Peach Fest

Scottish rockers Nazareth set to headline at Penticton Peach Fest

Mar 13, 2024 / 11:56 am

The Penticton Peach Festival has announced its headliner for opening day of this summer's event: Legendary Scottish rock band Nazareth. On Wednesday, August...

Keremeos cops seeking help finding man who smashed into police station

Keremeos cops seeking help finding man who smashed into police station

Mar 12, 2024 / 4:46 pm

RCMP in Keremeos are hoping the public will help identify a man who is alleged to have smashed a window of the local police station. On March 1 at 11:56 p.m.,...

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