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American man deported after failed attempt to smuggle Mexican family from B.C. into U.S.According to the hearing, Andres Alberto Beckett was to be paid $1,500 to facilitate the family’s entry into the U.S. from the South Okanagan.CrimeApr 17
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Suspected drug use at Penticton hospital sickens employees: Interior Health“While substance use is suspected, we are still investigating,” Interior Health told Global News of the April 7 incident in Penticton.HealthApr 10
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Osoyoos Desert Centre turning 25 this monthLocated three kilometres north of Osoyoos, the desert centre is a 67-acre facility that offers guided or self-guided tours along its 1.5-kilometre boardwalk.EnvironmentApr 10
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Penticton, B.C. resident warning others of phone purchase scamAccording to RCMP, scams like this have become increasingly frequent and sophisticated.CrimeApr 9
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Bear pictured carrying garbage bin in Summerland, B.C.Resident takes to social media, posts photos of the hungry bear in Summerland, B.C.EnvironmentApr 9
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Police dog Dug lauded for role in South Okanagan stolen vehicle arrests“The capture and arrest of (the driver) would not have been possible without the determined efforts of police dog Dug,” said Sgt. Jason Bayda.CrimeApr 2
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Tenants escape overnight fire that destroys Penticton, B.C. home'When crews arrived, the house was fully involved and flames were venting out of the windows,' Penticton fire chief Mike Larsson said.CanadaMar 29
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Highway 97: No rock-blasting closures for Easter long weekend“The section where slope stabilization work is taking place will remain open to traffic,” said the Ministry of Transportation.TrafficMar 28
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South Okanagan General Hospital to undergo another temporary emergency department closureThe closure will begin Thursday evening (March 28) at 8 p.m., and end Friday morning (March 29) at 7 a.m.HealthMar 28
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Don’t let flooding, wildfire guard down, RDOS says“There are also early concerns about drought extending into the spring and summer, potentially leading to an early wildfire season,” said the RDOS.CanadaMar 27
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