Penticton News
RCMP Update
The man wanted for breaking the conditions of his bail by leaving Fort Nelson earlier in the week has been caught. RCMP arrested 39 year old Norman Allan...
SOEC Partner Named
And the proposed partner is... The City of Penticton announced its proposed private sector partner for building the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC) at an...
Crystal Meth Symposium
Hundreds of people came to the the Cleland Community Theatre in Penticton on Wednesday night to learn how to say, 'know.' A symposium on Crystal Meth offered...
Hospital Suicide Attempt
The reduction of services for those with mental health problems is being blamed for an attempted suicide Tuesday morning in Penticton. According to Charlie...
NDP Leader at City Hall
NDP leader Carole James stopped by Penticton City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to meet with Mayor Jack Kimberley and members of council. James and Kimberley...
Two Osoyoos Casinos?
Talk about a roll of the dice. According to the Penticton Western News, two large groups want to build casinos in the small city of Osoyoos. Both the Osoyoos...
RCMP Warning
Penticton RCMP are on the lookout for a Fort Nelson man. A warrant for arrest has been issued for Norman Allen Ferguson, 39. In April he was charged with...
Keremeos Bones Native
The South East Major Crime Unit from Kelowna attended the scene Wednesday afternoon but no new information has been released regarding the origin of the bones....
Impaired Tour Bus Driver
This morning around 7:00 a.m., South Okanagan Traffic Services investigated a complaint of an impaired tour bus operator traveling on Highway 3A, near...
Crew Uncovers Bones
The RCMP's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the discovery of what is believed to be human remains in the South Okanagan. An excavator uncovered some bones...
Events Centre Meeting
Who is it going to be? Tomorrow night the city will announce the recommended partner for the building of the South Okanagan Events Centre (SOEC). In the running...
Fishing Derby Results
The ones that didn't get away... The results from the Third Annual Rotary Fishing Derby in Penticton are in. According to the Penticton Herald, the winners...
Political Meetings In Pent.
Two of British Columbia's major political parties are meeting in Penticton this week. Members of both the NDP and the B.C. Liberal parties are gathering to...
Car Theft Prevention Program
The RCMP in Summerland is hopeful a new program will help reduce the amount of car thefts from the area. “A Parking Lot Audit,” is a new partnership between...
Kid Safe Martial Arts
In this case, it's probably a good thing for a child to throw a 'hissy fit.' A new program in Penticton designed to keep young children safe teaches them to...
Local Bridge Tournament
North America's fifth largest bridge tournament is happening in Penticton this week. The 32nd Penticton Regional Bridge Tournament will take place at the...
Weekend Indian Band Fire
A fire broke out on the Penticton Indian Band's land on Saturday. A house near the Revi Ridge Trail Park was completely destroyed by the blaze. Indian Band Fire...
Crystal Meth Symposium
Just say “know.” RCMP and the City of Penticton are teaming up to present a free informational evening entitled, “Say Know,” regarding the dangers of...
Penticton Night Market
For those of you who can't find enough hours during the day to get your shopping done, there is a new kind of market coming to Penticton. Starting June 20, the...
Senior Citizen Of The Year
Bill Slessor is unsure why his fellow senior citizens singled him out. The newly-named Senior Citizen of the year is modest about his win. “I was very...