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Penticton News
Book time to check out this novel event
Hundreds of books, from romance novels to mysteries, self-help and much more, are on sale at the Penticton Curling Club this week. The annual Rotary Book Sale,...
Help for victims of crime
The South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society, SOVAS, will hold workshops this week in recognition of National Victims of Crime Awareness Week. The workshops in...
Picture taking at border sparks concerns
It’s not a good idea to take pictures of ports of entry, because it could alarm U.S. and Canadian officials on both sides of the border, according to Mike...
When the music stops
A Penticton business, where bands such as Jeff Healey & the Jazz Wizards have performed, is up for sale. Owner Pierre Couture said he put the Dream...
B & E in Summerland
Yesterday, the Shell Gas station at 9507 Main St., was robbed. The theft took place in the early morning; the station was closed at the time. The front door...
Aboriginal author shares skills, stories
Renowned aboriginal author Richard Wagamese is in Penticton this week, leading writing workshops for students. Thirteen aboriginal and non-aboriginal students...
Penticton to get natural playground
Penticton will soon get its first “natural playground,” an imaginative playspace to be developed at Skaha Lake aimed at helping children get...
Meeting to focus on high utility bills
Sky high utility bills will be the subject of a discussion to be held in Penticton on Tuesday, April 23. The meeting held by Locals Supporting Locals -Okanagan...
Beauchamp conference continued
The pre-trial conference for the Penticton man accused of beating to death another man outside Slack Alice’s Show Pub has been continued to Friday....
Unhappy Fortis customers rally together
Residents of the South Okanagan have banded together to fight the new two-tier rate structure introduced by FortisBC. The two-tier conservation rate structure...
Farm worker topics on agenda in Oliver
An opportunity to ask people in the know about farm worker topics will be held tonight (Monday) in Oliver. The event is titled 'A Day on the Farm' and...
Castanet reporter told to erase photos
As I drove down to the border through the sunny South Okanagan Friday morning, I wondered what lay ahead. In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings...
9-1-1 emergency services debate
The Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen board voted Thursday to go ahead with an alternate approval process, in regards to the upgrade to the 9-1-1 emergency...
Hydraulic fluid spills into Okanagan Lake
A mechanical failure on a boat resulted in the release of hydraulic fluid into Okanagan Lake near the Penticton Marina on Wednesday afternoon. The Penticton...
Meth busts keep Task Force busy
Penticton RCMP Drug Task Force officers stopped a vehicle carrying three occupants on Johnson Rd. April 16. Although all three were arrested, two were later...
Tennis club gets three year lease
An idyllic setting on Okanagan Lake in Penticton, has long served as the home to a group of avid tennis players. That will remain unchanged. This week, the...
Day of mourning
The City of Penticton will acknowledge the Annual Day of Mourning on Friday, April 26 at 11 a.m., with a public gathering at the memorial tree in front of...
Legion still considers sale
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 40 in Penticton have officially asked for permission to sell their building on Martin Street if necessary. A...
Victim services gets almost $60K
The Penticton council has approved the victim service and crime prevention transfer under agreement for 2013 to 2014. The victim services program is handled by...
Challenge responds to bombing
As organizers plan for Challenge Penticton this summer, their thoughts and prayers go out to the families, athletes, spectators and race organizers impacted by...
