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Boil water advisory issued for West Bench and Sage Mesa

Sage Mesa has been added to the boil water notice that West Bench Irrigation District received earlier this week.
Candidates showcase talent

Candidates showcase talent

Candidates showcased their talent Thursday during the Miss Penticton Talent Night event at the Cleland Community Theatre where each of the girls performed a five-minute presentation of their choice.

Stalled hotel project given green light

A proposal to build a vacation complex at 950 Westminster Ave. received unanimous final approval from Penticton council last week.
Family forced to scramble to save fundraiser

Family forced to scramble to save fundraiser

A fundraiser held on Saturday collected enough money to cover upcoming medical costs for a five-year-old girl.

RCMP keep tabs on gangs

The first long weekend that kicks off the summer season in the South Okanagan was relatively uneventful in Penticton for RCMP.

School district must cover insurance costs

School districts across the province, including Okanagan Skaha, are going to be picking up the tab for property insurance in next year’s budget, thanks to an announcement last week by the provincial government that they were downloading that responsibility.
Mill bringing history to life

Mill bringing history to life

The Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens started off their 2011 season Saturday, quietly opening their gates and beginning to welcome visitors to the heritage site for another year.
Rushing creeks pose deadly threat

Rushing creeks pose deadly threat

The city’s normally peaceful creeks and streams have turned into fast-moving death traps for the unwary.

Barlow warns of water crisis

It could have been a scene synopses for a post-apocalyptic science-fiction movie.
B.C. seeks ways to ease ferry fare hikes

B.C. seeks ways to ease ferry fare hikes