Skaha Lake

• Alberta man drowns in Skaha Lake: RCMP

  The man appears to have drowned, with no foul play suspected, nor concerns of criminality or negligence on the part of the rental company.

  Crime

  Jul 30
  
• Public memorial in Penticton on Wednesday for fallen wildland firefighter

  Zak Muise was working for a private company, Bigcat Wildfire in Summerland, and was deployed 150 kilometres north of Fort St. John, helping battle the Donnie Creek wildfire.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2023
  
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• Collision on Skaha Lake in Okanagan claims life of Alberta girl, 14

  'Tragically, one of the victims, a 14-year-old female from Alberta, succumbed to her injuries at hospital,' say RCMP Sgt. Paul Bentham.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2023
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• ‘Please wear a lifejacket’: Kelowna RCMP message to paddleboarders

  Any paddle boarders rowing after sunset, before sunrise or in periods of restricted visibility must also carry a watertight flashlight.

  Environment

  Aug 3, 2023
• Volunteers wanted in Okanagan to monitor invasive mussels

  The Okanagan Basin Water Board is funding a project to monitor lakes in the Okanagan for invasive mussels through its ‘Don’t Move a Mussel’ campaign.

  Environment

  Jul 18, 2023
• Spot fire in hills above Skaha Lake visible to residents

  According to the BC Wildfire Service, the fire was spotted at around 10:30 a.m. Friday, and is located at Skaha Creek.

  Fire

  Jul 14, 2023
• Okanagan diver cleaning up local environment, gives unique view of underwater litter

  A certified diver, David Pennylegion of Penticton, B.C., films his underwater adventures to provide a rare look at what truly lies beneath the surface.

  Environment

  May 30, 2023
• Penticton, B.C. residents hold meeting against protected bike lane

  More than 100 concerns were gathered on Tuesday for an open discussion about the bike lane.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023
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• Popular Penticton, B.C. market concerned new bike route will impact business

  "We are obviously extremely concerned about the effect this will have on our business.”

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
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• ‘Booze on the beach’ now permanent in Penticton, B.C.

  City council unanimously agreed to upgrade the bylaw from tourist season only to being allowed year-round.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2023