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Legion loyal here for conference

The Royal Canadian Legion BC and Yukon Command along with the BC Ladies Auxiliary will kick off their joint convention this Sunday with a parade from Cenotaph Park to the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.

Staff at The Hamlets get termination notice

About 60 care aides, assisted living workers and recreation aides at The Hamlets in Penticton were told on Wednesday they will be out of work on Aug. 31.
Community gets first look at pool facility on Saturday

Community gets first look at pool facility on Saturday

Excitement was in the air Wednesday afternoon at the Penticton Community Centre as about 40 young swimmers from the KISU swim club became the first to dive, jump and, in one case, cannon-ball into the $23.3 million facility’s new pool.
RCMP arrest man with slew of drugs

RCMP arrest man with slew of drugs

RCMP Drug Task Force arrested a Penticton man with a substance that isn't commonly found in the area.
Okanagan Falls beautification project starts

Okanagan Falls beautification project starts

Okanagan Falls have started the beginning of their beautification project with the help of local wineries.

Strike looming for Canada Post workers

Mail service may shut down Friday unless Canada Post and its unionized workers reach a deal to avert a strike.

Restaurant owner charged in Keremeos

A Keremeos man has been charged with two counts of attempted arson and one count of assault and uttering threats at the Riverbed Bistro.

Osoyoos adopts water restrictions

Osoyoos is introducing a water conservation bylaw restricting watering between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Alberta smoke draws west

Spring may be in the air but so is the smoke from the distant wildfires burning in northern Alberta.
Church conference draws hundreds

Church conference draws hundreds

The streets, hotels and restaurants of Penticton were full of church-goers over the weekend as the United Church of Canada held its provincial conference at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre.