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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
Summerland Ornamental Gardens need helping hand with fundraising for new vehicle

Summerland Ornamental Gardens need helping hand with fundraising for new vehicle

Dec 1, 2023 / 7:00 pm

The Summerland Ornamental Gardens is looking for help replacing a key vehicle with a more environmentally-friendly one. Their utility vehicle, affectionately...

Penticton senior services groups agree to merge to streamline offerings

Penticton senior services groups agree to merge to streamline offerings

Dec 1, 2023 / 2:16 pm

The South Okanagan Seniors Wellness Society and OneSky Community Resources’ Seniors Services program have officially agreed to merge. During a meeting on...

South Okanagan General Hospital ER woes continue with 24-hour closure Friday night

South Okanagan General Hospital ER woes continue with 24-hour closure Friday night

Dec 1, 2023 / 12:05 pm

Once again, the South Okanagan General Hospital emergency room will experience a brief closure due to limited physician availability. Emergency services will be...

Plenty of action this weekend at NuFloors Penticton Curling Classic

Plenty of action this weekend at NuFloors Penticton Curling Classic

Dec 1, 2023 / 11:05 am

The NuFloors Curling Classic is underway, featuring top curlers from around Canada and beyond battling it out o the ice at the Penticton Curling Club. The...

Fill a stocking for local kids in need this holiday season in Penticton

Fill a stocking for local kids in need this holiday season in Penticton

Dec 1, 2023 / 10:41 am

The holiday season has arrived in Penticton, and Castanet is hoping the community will help collect 1,000 toys or more to ensure no kid goes without presents...

Osoyoos Lite Up parade to briefly close Highway 3 through town Friday night

Osoyoos Lite Up parade to briefly close Highway 3 through town Friday night

Dec 1, 2023 / 10:28 am

Osoyoos residents and drivers are reminded about highway closures related to the annual Christmas Lite Up parade Friday evening. From 6:15 to 7:15, Highway 3...

Penticton council to help fund emergency winter shelter

Penticton council to help fund emergency winter shelter

Dec 1, 2023 / 9:34 am

The City of Penticton will be providing an emergency winter shelter space this season, and will work with BC Housing on a long-term agreement for future needs....

Holiday fun upcoming at Cannery Brewing in Penticton

Holiday fun upcoming at Cannery Brewing in Penticton

Dec 1, 2023 / 4:00 am

Cannery Brewing is gearing up for a fun holiday season of events. On Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., artists Ari Neufeld and Nico will be presenting "An Unorthodox...

Few days left to help Share a Smile with the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre this holiday season

Few days left to help Share a Smile with the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre this holiday season

Dec 1, 2023 / 4:00 am

There are just a few more days to purchase 50/50 raffle tickets in support of the OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre's annual fundraiser. OSNS supports...

Trixie the Elf is back spreading magic, fun and prizes in Osoyoos this season

Trixie the Elf is back spreading magic, fun and prizes in Osoyoos this season

Dec 1, 2023 / 4:00 am

A sneaky Christmas elf is back in Osoyoos this holiday season, but where is she hiding? The popular family-friendly "Elf in the Park" hunt will take...

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