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Evacuated residents at Keremeos rockslide side can go home Friday, but geotechnical review shows long-term risks this may happen again
Keremeos · Keremeos

Evacuated residents at Keremeos rockslide side can go home Friday, but geotechnical review shows long-term risks this may happen again

Coverage: 2 sources
A rockslide in Keremeos on Jan. 16 forced the evacuation of an RV park. The Regional District of Okanagan ordered an emergency geotechnical assessment. That assessment has now been completed, and the RDOS has decided to lift the evacuation order. The report recommends permanent rock-fall mitigation measures like "ditch and berm configuration or steel mesh barriers"See the Story
Pow Wow Between the Lakes returning, at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton
Penticton · Penticton

Pow Wow Between the Lakes returning, at the South Okanagan Events Centre in Penticton

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
The Four Seasons Cultural Society announced the return of the Pow Wow between the Lakes on Thursday. The traditional celebratory event is due to take place in Penticton in June. The theme for the event, which will be held from June 23 to 25, is "Healing the Nation" The event is open to the public and everyone is invited to attend.See the Story
PHOTOS: Scott Niedermayer, BCHL alumni lace up the skates at Penticton’s outdoor rink
Penticton · Penticton

PHOTOS: Scott Niedermayer, BCHL alumni lace up the skates at Penticton’s outdoor rink

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Four-time Stanley Cup champion Scott Niedermayer was among those in the 2023 BCHL Alumni Game in Penticton on Saturday, Jan. 21. Former Vancouver Canucks forwards Garry Valk and Geoff Courtnall joined the aforementioned stars as those with NHL experience on the city's new outdoor rink. This year's alumni showcase marked the first time in B CHL history such an event has been played at an outdoor facility.See the Story

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Penticton · Penticton

Penticton's South Main Market owners share their decades of history running their little corner store

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
South Main Market in Penticton has been open for 70-plus years. Co-owner Tracy Fehr and her husband Dan bought the business 27 years ago. They operate the business with a very simple philosophy. They want people to think that we're a nice neighbourhood store.See the Story
Penticton · Penticton

Anthrax guitarist says Penticton Jesus is on the guest list after arrest | iNFOnews | Thompson-Okanagan's News Source

“We would have absolutely done something to not let those Roman Centurions throw you out of our show.”See the Story
Penticton · Penticton

Dog days of winter

Animal lover Jeanette Beaven, owner of the Dragon’s Den, bundles up her dogs Molly, Willow and Milo in homemade sweaters for their morning walk in downtown Penticton, Friday. Temperatures are expected to drop this weekend. Keep in mind that if…See the Story
Penticton · Penticton

Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Penticton - Summerland Review

Winter Wine Festival coming to Penticton and Oliver Wine District this weekend. Comedy night on Friday at both the Dream Cafe and Highway 97 Brewing. 50th-anniversary celebration at the art gallery on Saturday. Another night at the Roller Rink on Saturday, one year after first pop-up event.See the Story
Coronavirus · Penticton

Schools testing for invisible threat

With the COVID-19 pandemic on the wane, health officials are now turning their attention back to more routine matters, like radon testing in schools.See the Story
Naramata · Naramata

Feud over new signage in Naramata leads to local tourism board backing down

100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Discover Naramata, a non-profit group of local business owners and community members, exists to promote tourism and businesses in the village and area. A recent decision ignited a firestorm of discussion and criticism from the small but notoriously vocal community on social media. The group announced Friday they will be removing the signs.See the Story
Penticton · Penticton

‘I apologize for scaring the public’: Penticton bomber sentenced to 270 days in jail - Peace Arch NewsPeace Arch News

Blair Robert Balch, 50, will spend 270 days in jail. Balch admitted to setting off 3 explosive devices in 2021 in Penticton. The bombs had been set off in the early hours at Kings Park and on the playground of Carmi Elementary School. Crown admitted to the court that without Balch's confession, they wouldn't have had enough evidence to connect him to the three bombs.See the Story
Inauguration · Penticton

Penticton steps up for Lytton and saves village council’s inauguration ceremony – Langley Advance Times

Lytton council had its first in-person gathering since the devastating 2021 fires on Wednesday, Nov. 2. The village elected the second all-female council in B.C. history in 2022. Penticton mayor Julius Bloomfield and councillor Amelia Boultbee delivered flowers, flags, and a podium to help coordinate an official inauguration.See the Story
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