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Penticton News‹ May 20 to 26, 2018 ›
Dog-towing trailer found
UPDATE: 6:55 p.m. A happy ending to a reported theft of a custom canine-carrying trailer in Penticton. Less than 90 minutes after Penticton RCMP asked for help...
Motorcyclist hit head-on
A motorcyclist was transported to hospital, reportedly with serious injuries, after a head-on collision on the Crowsnest Highway at Anarchist Mountain, just...
Drag races return in desert
The Wine Country Racing Association is gearing up to host its second drag racing event of the season in just over a week. The side-by-side, one-eighth-mile drag...
China caring for our seniors
Local politicians are sounding the alarm about the level of care being provided to seniors at a care home in Summerland now owned by the Chinese government. The...
Bus cuts looming large
In just a few days, Greyhound buses will be making their final stops through the Similkameen Valley. Greyhound was given approval in February to cut routes in...
Time to pull out the bikes
The annual Bike to Work Week, rebranded this year as Go By Bike Week, begins on Monday, and there are many opportunities to get involved in the Penticton -...
MS Walk goes Sunday
Hundreds of people are expected to take part in Sunday's MS Walk in Penticton to support those living with multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the...
Motorbike enforcement now
With motorcycle season here, the Penticton RCMP is shifting into enforcement mode. South Okanagan Traffic Services organized a free motorcycle skills training...
Affordable rentals planned
Plans are being proposed for a major affordable housing complex in the heart of Oliver. The apartment is proposed to be built at 6089 Main Street —...
Market in the Park returning
The “Market in the Park” is returning to Okanagan Falls next month at Centennial Park. The weekly Wednesday afternoon market will start June 6,...
Man faces 3.5 years for gun
Crown prosecutors are looking to lock up a man for 3.5 years after he was caught with a loaded handgun in the parking lot of the Penticton Denny’s in...
All residents can go home
All 15 remaining evacuation orders in Tulameen have now been lifted, as the flood threat from Otter Lake has diminished. The affected properties, outlined on...
Some evac orders lifted
The Town of Osoyoos has rescinded mandatory evacuation orders for 15 properties along Solana Key Drive as the lake continues to recede. Another 80 homes on 67...
Serving up new courts
After years of playing on cracked and rutted courts, the Penticton Tennis Club has a new surface to play on. "The members of the club have been raising...
Rally through woods revs up
Many pairs are preparing to take their old vehicles out in the bush for a weekend rally through the Okanagan. The first-ever Gambler 500 B.C. begins with a...
Abused, but not defeated
Dawn Adamson was abused as a child, and the feelings of being unworthy she developed carried on into her marriage. "I was in an abusive relationship for...
Local spots up for 'Foodies'
Foodies take note: Penticton has arrived on the scene. Three businesses in town — Winecrush, People's Crafthouse and Roche Wines — are finalists...
Donation for breakfast clubs
Fourteen local nonprofits and school breakfast programs were granted a combined $8,680 today by the Penticton Speedway Foundation. Funds raised at the track...
Floods may weaken trees
The Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen is warning residents to be careful around trees that have been impacted by flooding. High groundwater and flooding...
Rash of vehicle thefts
Keremeos RCMP are investigating three vehicle thefts and one attempted vehicle theft, as well as two other property-related incidents from last weekend. The...
BC Housing, city talking
The Mayor of Penticton is confident a BC Housing development for the homeless will still come to fruition within the city, after council rejected plans this...
Convention centre opens
The curtains are up on Penticton’s newest convention space. After nearly nine months of construction, the Penticton Lakeside Resort opened its new...
Lake may plateau soon
UPDATE 2:30 p.m. If the weather cooperates, Okanagan Lake could stop rising within just over a week, provincial officials say. Shaun Reimer, section head of...
Flood barriers coming down
Flood barriers are coming down in Tulameen, where building inspectors have been sent to examine 15 properties that have been under evacuation order since April...
New bike trail opens
After nearly two years of work, the newest mountain-bike trail at Penticton’s Three Blind Mice area has opened. Upper Neverland is a 3.2 kilometre...
Olympian part of Peachfest
Summerland's Justin Kripps, who is fresh off of winning an Olympic gold medal in bobsled earlier this year, will be a part of the Penticton Peach Festival...
Urgency to count bats
Little is known about the bat populations in the Okanagan and Similkameen, and a provincial non-profit group is asking for volunteers to help collect the most...
Wildfire cause still unknown
Investigators with the B.C. Wildfire Service still have not determined a cause of a wildfire that scorched over 3,200 hectares of bush north of Princeton last...
Check that sprinkler
Is your home as fire-safe as it could be? This Saturday, May 26, the Penticton Fire Department is aiming to help you make it safer. It's Home Fire Sprinkler...
City hopes owners will pay
The City of Penticton is going to try to have local property owners pay for over $820,000 in road upgrades in the area of Wylie Street and Burnaby Avenue. A...
Most evac alerts lifted
UPDATE 5:00 p.m. The RDOS has now also lifted evacuation alerts for 663 properties along the Similkameen River near Keremeos, Cawston and the Lower Similkameen...
Animal control on patrol
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is rolling out its new watch dog. For the first time, an animal control vehicle will now be on patrol the region...
'A very delicate situation'
Flood issues are persisting at Twin Lakes, where the lower lake in the community has risen by about nine feet since it fully thawed on April 18. Nine homes...
School bus safety blitz
Don't forget to stop for school buses in the South Okanagan — it could cost you. The Oliver RCMP and School District 53 Okanagan-Similkameen have...
Forestry kudos for Cannings
South Okanagan—West Kootenay MP Richard Cannings has been recognized for his support of Canadian forestry with an award from the Forest Products...
Lots of snow in the hills still
Snowpack on Apex Mountain has significantly reduced over the past two weeks but still has a lot of melt left to go, as shown in photos taken via drone Tuesday....
Help solve SOEC parking
The City of Penticton is seeking feedback from the public on how to improve the parking situation at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The city has hired a...
Gunfire at problem home
UPDATE 9:55 a.m. Police are investigating a shooting in Penticton Tuesday night. Officers were called to the home on Government Street around 11 p.m. for a...
Homeless housing rejected
After a lengthy public hearing for a proposed 52-unit supportive housing complex in Penticton, mayor and council voted to send the plans back to the drawing...
Beards boost rehab centre
For a third straight year, growing beards has provided a boost for a men’s recovery program in Penticton. The Discovery House was given just under $4,200...
Political sign rules tightened
The City of Penticton has somewhat tightened its bylaws around political signage in advance of October’s municipal election. Candidates in the election...
Poisoned owls progressing
Three owls are progressing well at the South Okanagan Recovery Centre for Owls after eating poisoned rodents last week. SORCO manager Dale Belvedere said she...
Evac order for Twin Lakes
Rising waters has forced the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen to issue an evacuation order for Twin Lakes. Pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, the...
837 evac alerts lifted
UPDATE: 5:35 p.m. More than 650 properties near the Similkameen River are no longer at the risk of flooding. The RDOS has rescinded a further 263 evacuation...
Lake rise slowing down
The rate of water flowing out of Okanagan Lake through the dam in Penticton has been steadily increasing as part of the fight against rising waters in the lake....
Pawn shops to log purchases
Pawn shops in Penticton will now be required to electronically log and report all their purchases to the RCMP. City council approved the changes to its...
RCMP: Homeless are local
Most of Penticton’s homeless are originally from the South Okanagan, says the regional Chief of Police. Supt. Ted De Jager was before Penticton council...
Lake level continues to drop
Officials are hoping to rescind some evacuation orders in Osoyoos this week as the water level in Osoyoos Lake continues to drop steadily. The lake's level...
Deploying syringe drop bins
The City of Penticton will be supporting the deployment of 30 drop boxes for drug syringes in public washrooms and spaces around the community. Ian Gerbrandt of...
Don't move your sandbags
Though floodwaters in the region are receding, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is reminding the public that this doesn't mean it's time to...
The bulls are back in town
The roar of engines will be missing at the Penticton Speedway this weekend, replaced with a crowd cheering on the riders and bulls at Bull-A-Rama. Twenty riders...
Cyclists vying for BC title
The fourth annual Hayman Classic returns to the South Okanagan this weekend, attracting nearly 120 of B.C.'s best young cyclists for four races in three...
Paint alongside a pro
A Penticton artist wants to help people get over their fear of painting and simply create art through her new YouTube channel. Jenny Long of Long Gallery on...
Evening of flamenco guitar
A Penticton classical guitarist will be sharing some Spanish flavour during a performance in Cawston. On Friday, May 25, William Leggott will be playing some...
Provincial secretary visits
B.C.'s parliamentary secretary has been touring the Okanagan-Similkameen to take stock of damage done by floods, and assess the ongoing threat. Jennifer...
Evacuation order issued
An Evacuation Order has been issued by the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen due to immediate danger to life and safety due to flooding in four...
Kitty rescued, unharmed
UPDATE: 9:40 a.m. The kitty is back on solid ground. The Okanagan Humaine Society contacted FortisBC again early this morning. Shortly after the call Fortis...
Motorcycle skills for safety
A drop-in motorcycle skills class was a success in Penticton on Sunday. Dave Cramm, with South Okanagan Traffic Services, organized the event. "The reason...
Evac orders lifted
A total of 776 properties in the Grand Forks area are now no longer under evacuation order. More than 1500 people were able to return to their homes Sunday,...
New treats at the Peach
The iconic Peach on the Beach in Penticton has some new treats to offer this summer, which they showed off at their official opening weekend. Owner Diana...
Silver a thrill for Peewees
A Penticton Peewee lacrosse team came close to tasting gold over the May long weekend at the 2018 Barn Burner tournament. The Penticton Heat battled hard...
Training on two wheels
The RCMP is putting on a motorcycle training evolution at Moduline parking lot in Penticton from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. today.
High water an expensive fix
City staff in Penticton will be asking council to spend an extra $745,000 this year for repair work needed from high water this spring. The most costly of the...
Jousters clash in desert
It’s the closest any of us will be to life in the Middle Ages. The third annual Osoyoos Medieval Faire is taking place this weekend at Desert Park, giving...
