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Region divided over economic strategy

Directors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen unable to agree on use for $50,000 budget

Jun 18, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

Penticton sells off Munson property

City makes more than $200,000 profit on land it purchased in 2004

Jun 18, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

Crown asks for 51-month jail term for Penticton sex offender

Judge hears graphic details in case involving 16-year-old victim, whose father has now launched a lawsuit against the school district

Jun 18, 2013 5:00 AM Read more >

Time to break out the umbrella

Special weather statement warns of heavy rains to come for the Okanagan and much of inland B.C.

Jun 18, 2013 5:00 AM Read more >

Narrow road not suitable for OK Falls development

A proposed 25-unit townhouse development in Okanagan Falls was turned down by the regional district

Jun 17, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

Spectators pony up as horse racing returns to South Okanagan

Desert Park in Osoyoos played host Saturday to first organized event in a decade, much to the delight of those hoping to get lucky

Jun 16, 2013 9:00 AM Read more >

New veterans' memorial park opens on West Bench

Soldier sculpture that forms part of the tribute just outside Penticton has provoked unexpected reactions, says local politician

Jun 15, 2013 7:00 PM Read more >

Lakeside Path reopens for Penticton strollers

The fences are down and the public is invited back – it’s time to use the West Okanagan Lake waterfront again.

Jun 14, 2013 8:00 PM Read more >

Smart meters banned on Osoyoos reserve land

Band council announces it's signed an order prohibiting installation of the devices at 700 homes and businesses

Jun 14, 2013 7:00 PM Read more >

The Western's Week in Pictures - June 14, 2013

The Western News' best pictures of the week from around Penticton and the South Okanagan for the week of June 14, 2013

Jun 14, 2013 6:00 PM Read more >