Penticton News
Schools meeting postponed
The School District 67 board has postponed its decision-making meeting on school closures. The meeting scheduled for January 20, will now be held on March 9....
Readying for a big musical
There's a flurry of activity at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, this week, as the hotel prepares to host a big musical production. In one conference room the...
Grants for social services
Six social service organizations in Penticton and one in Summerland are receiving a combined $235,850 from the province’s community gaming grant program....
Revitalizing the legion
When Ivo Jaager took over as president of the Penticton branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, he and his wife started looking at ways to revitalize the facility....
Penticton council highlights
Penticton's 2016 vending program will be discussed by council at a meeting, Monday afternoon, at city hall. Staff is recommending that council consider a...
Crews respond to accidents
A single vehicle was involved in a accident on Highway 97 north, just below the Penticton gun range, at about 1:15 p.m., Saturday afternoon. Summerland Fire,...
Games volunteers needed
As the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games draw nearer, volunteers are still needed in several different areas. According to Bill Bidlake, president of the games,...
Pool staff revive woman
Penticton RCMP say a 44-year-old woman is in hospital following a medical emergency in the pool at the Penticton Community Centre on Friday. “The staff...
Budget revenues considered
With a big tax hike still on the table, Penticton city council has yet to make a final decision on the 2016 budget as it continues to look into...
Emergency closes pool
The pool at the Penticton Community Centre closed early Friday evening due to a medical emergency. Reports indicate someone was in medical distress while in the...
Waterslides supporter upset
A Penticton resident, who is supportive of the water park development at Skaha Lake Park, is upset after finding a nasty note in her mailbox. Amber Fradin says...
Naramata's refugee effort
The group working to bring Syrian refugees to Naramata is getting ready to receive families, even though there's no word on when they will arrive. "As...
An in-memory donation
The wife and family of a wellâ€known Penticton resident and retired lawyer, are donating $30,000 to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation in...
Potential school closures
The Okanagan Similkameen School District board is proceeding with a consultation process regarding the potential closure of Osoyoos schools. After the board...
Oroville store not closing
An Oroville department store, where Okanagan residents have shopped for years, is not closing its doors. Jack Hughes, the owner of Hughes Department Store, said...
Psych assessment needed
A 30 day in custody psychiatric assessment has been approved for an Oliver man involved in a 10 hour stand off with police on Wednesday. Judge Gregory Koturbash...
No more free parking
Residents and visitors can expect to pay for parking at Penticton parks and beaches, starting this year. This week, city council unanimously approved a staff...
Skaha Bluffs theft prevention
A program designed to combat theft at a popular Penticton climbing area has been given a financial boost by council. Council recently approved $15,454 for a...
Special day for new citizens
Wednesday was a special day in Penticton for people from all over the world, who have chosen to make Canada their home. Fifty-two Okanagan residents became new...
RCMP seeks helpful couple
The investigation into a serious crash along Highway 97, north of Penticton, on Christmas Eve is continuing. RCMP investigators need to speak to a middle aged...