Penticton River Channel

• Man’s drowning averted at Skaha Lake thanks to visitors

  Just before 11 p.m. on Friday, while the group was relaxing at their campsite, they heard cries for help coming from Skaha Lake.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2022
  
• Officials warn Penticton River Channel floaters to stay vigilant

  Coyote Cruises say they are expecting a busier summer and want people to not only stay safe but to have fun.  

  Environment

  Jun 16, 2022
  
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• City launches education campaign after 15 near-drownings on Penticton river channel last year

  Education will be a large component in the coming months, encouraging the public to call 911 when someone is in distress, the city said. 

  Politics

  Apr 27, 2021
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• Person found dead under Penticton bridge, say RCMP

  RCMP say they are working to identify the deceased person.

  Investigations

  Apr 1, 2021
• Penticton fire chief pushes safety while floating Okanagan river channel

  "If you leave your floating device, you won't believe how fast you will be swept away," Penticton Fire Chief Larry Watkinson told Global News.

  Jul 28, 2020
• Extra safety measures added at Penticton River Channel

  "People are frightened, especially the people that are not from around here, they don't know what the water levels are like, what the current levels are like, so they don't know how to act."

  Jul 25, 2020
• Penticton Fire Department issues warning as river channel heats up

  The waterway is not without some danger at the moment.

  Canada

  Jun 26, 2020
• Tubers back on Penticton River channel after fatality

  People were floating down the Penticton river channel Thursday, less than 24 hours after a young man drowned there in a tragic accident.

  Jun 29, 2017
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• Jeep plunges into Penticton Channel

  Emergency crews dived into action early Thursday morning after a driver went off road, plunging into the Penticton River Channel

  Jul 16, 2015