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State of Local Emergency declared in Summerland for Trout Creek

State of Local Emergency declared in Summerland for Trout Creek

Officials are concerned rising water could reach high enough to reach Summerland’s electrical system
Penticton MLA says it’s time to get back to work

Penticton MLA says it’s time to get back to work

Reaction from Penticton riding politicians on the B.C. NDP and Green Party agreement
Wind and rain in forecast add to flooding concern

Wind and rain in forecast add to flooding concern

Wind and rain in forecast add to Central Okanagan flooding concerns
MP pledges support for new Conservative leader

MP pledges support for new Conservative leader

Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP Dan Albas didn’t back Andrew Scheer but says he’ll support him now.
Celebration of life for Clayton Cassidy to be held on Saturday

Celebration of life for Clayton Cassidy to be held on Saturday

Because of the number of people expected, road closures and parking restrictions are in place.
South Okanagan chosen for special event highlighting nature

South Okanagan chosen for special event highlighting nature

The South Okanagan is one of only 24 communities across Canada to be chosen for BioBlitz Challenge
Yacht Club closes boat launch

Yacht Club closes boat launch

Work began on repairing the breakwater protecting the Penticton Yacht Club, but water keeps rising
Body of missing Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy located

Body of missing Cache Creek fire chief Clayton Cassidy located

Search and rescue crews, Ashcroft RCMP, and ashcroft Fire Rescue are working to recover the body.
Special Day for members of 259 Panther Squadron

Special Day for members of 259 Panther Squadron

It was 66 years ago Tony Day (retired Flight Lt.) took on the role of commanding officer of the fledgling Penticton Royal Canadian Air Cadet 259 Panther Squadron.
School district administrative changes

School district administrative changes

The Okanagan Skaha school district this week announced a number of administrative changes for the 2017/18 school year.