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Plans shaping up for Penticton's downtown

Public will have a chance to view downtown revitalization plan at several information sessions in June

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Contract reveals details for Challenge Penticton

Licensing agreements outlines perks for top athletes, but details of financial arrangement are still being kept secret

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The Western's Week in Pictures - May 24, 2013

The Western News' best pictures of the week from around Penticton and the South Okanagan for the week of May 24, 2013

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Firefighters converge on city

BC fire chiefs and firefighters are in Penticton for the next few days to take part in workshops, practical training and meetings.

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Penticton puts backyard chicken project out to pasture

Tie vote at council unravels plans by city staff and community members for pilot project

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City to take action on derelict Penticton property

Owner given two weeks to clean up property at 597 Ellis St. in Penticton

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Penticton shelter providing a new leash on life

Penticton SPCA will hold an open house Saturday from 1-4 p.m.

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Two hospitalized following crash near Penticton

Jaws-of-life needed to extract drivers from crash on Highway 97 at Waterman's Hill

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Penticton gears up for Bike to Work Week

Last year's event saw 241 cyclists commuting 10,475 kilometres in Penticton

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Penticton sees solid start to tourist season

Numerous weekend events help to keep local hotels, restaurants and wineries bustling over the long weekend

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CAO tops payroll at Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

A total of 14 regional district employees earned over $75,000 in 2012, up from 11 the previous year

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Skaha area residents steamed over soaring water rates

Proposal would double water rates for homes in Heritage Hills, Lakeshore Highlands and Vintage Views

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Competitors bullish on rodeo

The annual Keremeos Elks Rodeo celebrated its 75th anniversary last weekend with its patented best-of-the-west fest.

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Penticton under severe thunderstorm watch

Much of Southern B.C. advised to watch out today for wild weather

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South Okanagan students see car drop from 100-feet

School drops car 100-feet from a crane to show repercussions of a distracted/impaired driving crash.

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RCMP found not at fault of motorbike accident that killed Penticton man

Motorcycle crash near Penticton that claimed the life of a man was not the fault of RCMP, says report.

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Voters will get say soon or region's new fire dispatch system

Reverse referendum opens next week on $1.6-million plan, which appears to have gained support from Summerland and Osoyoos

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New club opens in downtown Penticton

Opal Nite Club opens its doors for the first time Friday in the Main Street location previously occupied by The Element

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Former Penticton fugitive hoping to clear his name

James Ellis was well known in the Penticton area when he was arrested last year on charges out of Ontario

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School district makes room for French students

School superintendent critical of decision to guarantee spots for students in Summerland and Penticton

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