News Items tag as: PNAPR2018

Penticton man could spend four years in jail for possession, distribution of child porn
April 30, 2018 - 4:41 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton man faces up to four years in prison after being found guilty on one count each of possessing and accessing child pornography and two counts of importing or distributing child pornography.
Flood emergencies abound in the South Okanagan, Similkameen
April 30, 2018 - 5:36 AM

PENTICTON - The list of regional district emergencies in the Okanagan Similkameen continued to grow this weekend.
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
April 29, 2018 - 4:00 PM

PENTICTON - Spicoli is one good-looking dog.
No shortage of spring runoff problems in the South Okanagan, Similkameen
April 27, 2018 - 2:00 PM

PENTICTON - This week's above seasonal temperatures are expected to give way to cooler conditions along with rain on the weekend, potentially exacerbating areas in the South Okanagan already under flood and high water threats.
Taste some local wines, take in an art show this weekend
April 27, 2018 - 10:15 AM

PENTICTON - Wine tasting, the arts and the opening of a new non-profit designed to encourage affordable housing provide some options for this to do this weekend.
Osoyoos RCMP catch thief in connection to RV break-ins
April 26, 2018 - 4:17 PM

OSOYOOS - Osoyoos RCMP have a man in custody following a rash of RV break-ins earlier this year.
Penticton businesswoman fined $1,000 for neglecting her dogs
April 26, 2018 - 2:35 PM

PENTICTON - “How we treat animals in our care and at our mercy is also a good barometer of a person’s character and you didn’t do very well."
Warm weather sparks high streamflow advisory for Southern Interior
April 26, 2018 - 11:33 AM

While most of us will bask in the sunny, warm weather forecast this week in Southern Interior, those near rivers and streams will be keeping a close eye on the rising waters.
Possible slope instability forces evacuation of one home near Penticton
April 26, 2018 - 8:29 AM

PENTICTON - An evacuation order has been issued for a home west of Penticton due to saturated ground conditions.
These tiny strips could save hundreds of lives
April 25, 2018 - 6:30 PM

Social service agencies in six Interior cities will be offering drug-testing strips for users.
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News Items tag as: PNAPR2018

Penticton man could spend four years in jail for possession, distribution of child porn

Flood emergencies abound in the South Okanagan, Similkameen

Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week

No shortage of spring runoff problems in the South Okanagan, Similkameen

Taste some local wines, take in an art show this weekend

Osoyoos RCMP catch thief in connection to RV break-ins

Penticton businesswoman fined $1,000 for neglecting her dogs

Warm weather sparks high streamflow advisory for Southern Interior

Possible slope instability forces evacuation of one home near Penticton

These tiny strips could save hundreds of lives

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