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Okanagan Valley upgraded to level 3 drought conditionsThe entire Okanagan Valley is in the midst of a record-breaking summer which has led to the B.C. government declaring a level three drought for the region.CanadaJul 16
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Penticton announces one-day festival for August: Mini-PeachMini-Peach will run Aug. 7, from noon to 9 p.m., at Gyro Park. Organizers say there will be vendors, entertainers, some amusement rides and live music to cap the event.CanadaJul 15
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‘Thousands of residents’ in support of court challenge over shelter: Penticton mayorThe city announced that it is challenging the province’s decision to invoke paramountcy over the 42-bed shelter on Winnipeg Street.CanadaJul 9
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Volunteers wanted: Okanagan pig sanctuary seeking help in case of wildfire evacuationAfter a recent evacuation alert, the Little Oink Bank Pig Sanctuary near Oliver is asking for help in the event another evacuation alert or order is issued.CanadaJul 8
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City of Penticton files court petition over downtown emergency shelterThe city announced it is challenging the province’s decision to invoke paramountcy over the 42-bed shelter on Winnipeg Street.CanadaJul 7
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Watering restrictions en route for Okanagan communities"We need to make sure the water is available drinking water, sanitation, emergency response and firefighting," Andy Weremy said.EnvironmentJul 7
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Heat warnings finally cancelled for Okanagan, but more hot weather en route for weekendEnvironment Canada is forecasting highs of 34 to 35 degrees this weekend throughout the Okanagan.WeatherJul 7
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More weather records set as heat continues to bake B.C.’s InteriorIn the Okanagan, new daily records were set on Canada Day in Kelowna, Summerland, Penticton and Osoyoos.WeatherJul 2
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‘We are getting the calls as fast as we can’: Okanagan paramedics see a surge during heat wave"It is not as bad as it is in the Lower Mainland... but we are getting delays in responses because of the volume in the Okanagan corridor."NewsJun 30
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Penticton’s FireSmart program works with community amid B.C.’s wildfire seasonThe work being done is part of the FireSmart program, where residents work alongside the fire department in cleaning areas around homes to help protect them from wildfires.CanadaJun 30
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