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Students retool for trades careers

High school students learn the basics of trades jobs through 12-week program.

Jan 27, 2015 8:00 AM Read more >

SPCA spreads the love for needy pets in Penticton

South Okanagan Similkameen SPCA drops off care packages for pets in need every Monday at the Soupateria.

Jan 27, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Pen a limerick for literacy

There's still a few days left for Similkameen residents to enter the Similkameen Family Literacy Limericks contest.

Jan 23, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

Penticton caregivers honoured at Walk for Memories

Unsung heroes are being honoured at this year’s 13th annual Investors Group Walk for Memories Jan. 25 at Cherry Lane Shopping Centre.

Jan 22, 2015 6:00 AM Read more >

Literacy Week kicks off in Penticton

Playing without a plug-in is the message behind the seventh annual South Okanagan-Similkameen Family Literacy Day.

Jan 22, 2015 5:00 AM Read more >

Apex Resort brews up some aprés ski fun

The second Apex Brewski gives those hitting the slopes the chance to sample some of the best beer and liquor made in B.C.

Jan 20, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

Club donates cash for White Cane Week

The local stamp club pitched in to help with the White Cane Week activities through a generous donation.

Jan 20, 2015 9:00 AM Read more >

Dolly Parton’s parcel off to Tennessee

With his latest work, a Penticton man's artistic career has now reached near-biblical proportions.

Jan 20, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Mount Baldy ski area officially opens

Mount Baldy ski area, located in the South Okanagan, officially re-opened on Jan. 16 for 2015 season.

Jan 20, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Crime Stoppers building its online profile

After decades in use, the Crime Stoppers phone number — 1-800-222-TIPS — is easy to remember.

Jan 15, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >