Local News Penticton, South Okanagan & Similkameen Areas

Tk’emlups preparing for archaeological work at site where remains were found
June 21, 2021 - 6:00 PM

A final report on the preliminary findings of what are believed to be unmarked graves of 215 children on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School has been delayed, but is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Work resumes on Kelowna walkway after year-long delay to identify artifact
April 28, 2021 - 7:30 AM

It was May 2020 when the City of Kelowna halted work on a long-awaited pathway connecting Strathcona Park, near Kelowna General Hospital, to a beach on Okanagan Lake at the end of Royal Avenue.
Archaeology at renowned Kamloops park shows its long history and cultural importance
April 25, 2021 - 9:00 AM

The history of Riverside Park is being uncovered as the Tk'emlúps Indian Band collaborates with the City of Kamloops before revitalization projects begin at the park this fall, and the waterfront is built up for flood prevention.
Why Kamloops is considering hiring a staff archeologist
January 11, 2021 - 6:00 AM

City of Kamloops councillors may consider hiring an archeologist to save money from using consulting firms for major projects and to promote cultural heritage in the community.
Subdivision developer responds to Penticton Indian Band
October 20, 2020 - 6:30 PM

The developer planning a 320-unit subdivision at 1050 Spiller Road has responded to comments made about the proposal by the Penticton Indian Band yesterday.
Archeological sites discovered in path of Trans Mountain pipeline will be destroyed
September 16, 2020 - 7:00 AM

As the construction of the Trans Mountain Pipeline moves steadily forward, it’s not a good time to be an archeologist in Kamloops.
Ancient Indigenous pictographs may soon be off limits after racist graffiti damage near Osoyoos
September 12, 2020 - 9:17 AM

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Osoyoos Chief calls out 'cowards, racists and low-life scumbags' who defaced ancient pictographs
September 01, 2020 - 1:27 PM

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Ancient garbage pile provides a window to the past of Barkerville's Chinese residents
June 17, 2020 - 6:30 AM

Dawn Ainsley makes part of her living going through people’s garbage.
6,000-year-old arrowhead changing history near Williams Lake
June 12, 2020 - 2:36 PM

An arrowhead discovered near Williams Lake is changing history.
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