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Plans for a new Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) station in Summerland could undergo revisions as the district tries to keep the project within its $4.5 million dollar budget.

Corks popped and wine flowed freely under a blue South Okanagan in late morning hours of Monday as some 200 invited guests marked the 30th anniversary of the founding of Sumac Ridge Estate Winery by Harry McWatters.

Early poll results suggest that local business favours keeping the HST. But an official from the Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and Tourism stresses the results are neither scientifically accurate nor comprehensive.

A local fire official blames lightning strikes for two spot fires that burnt in the hills of Garnett Valley Friday afternoon.

It is in many ways the ultimate money question for the local tourism industry. How will the provincial carbon tax impact ‘rubber’ traffic on which local tourism operators depend so much.

Government urged to 'step back' to ensure independence

Funding to many non-profits was slashed in 2009

Bar and restaurant owners give up on push for changes

No way to prove required measures are working: Doyle

Mayor Janice Perrino said it is too early to tell whether an on-going review of municipal services will lead to any staffing changes.