News Items tag as: Argo Road Maintenance

First day for new South Okanagan highways contractor
May 01, 2019 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - Today is the first day on the job for the province’s new road maintenance contractor in the South Okanagan.
Spanish company awarded contract for South Okanagan highway maintenance
November 15, 2018 - 4:08 PM

PENTICTON - South Okanagan highways and a portion of the Okanagan Connector will be maintained by a Spanish company as of May 2019.
South Okanagan road maintenance crews on the job around the clock this week
December 29, 2017 - 12:45 PM

PENTICTON - It’s been a difficult week for South Okanagan road crews, with more winter weather and snow on the way.
South Okanagan highway crews scramble to catch up with road maintenance
October 02, 2017 - 9:00 PM

PENTICTON - The long, hot summer has left regional highways maintenance crews scrambling to catch up before snow flies.
No matter what the winter weather it's still a battle for South Okanagan road maintenance crews
January 15, 2017 - 12:00 PM

PENTICTON - This year’s colder, drier winter weather in the South Okanagan has been both good and bad for the crews working to keep the roads and highways clear.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
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Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
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Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

First day for new South Okanagan highways contractor