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Penticton preps for potential flooding problems

Penticton preps for potential flooding problems

High winds and storms forecast for Tuesday could increase problems with high water
Update: Evacuation order lifted for Tinhorn Creek area

Update: Evacuation order lifted for Tinhorn Creek area

Creeks overflowing their banks in South Okanagan
Flood watch a proactive approach

Flood watch a proactive approach

Rising waters not affecting long weekend in Penticton
Evacuation alert for Twin Lakes

Evacuation alert for Twin Lakes

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen has issued an evacuation alert for Twin Lakes
Lakeside anticipating spring 2018 opening for convention space

Lakeside anticipating spring 2018 opening for convention space

Hotel room expansion and renovations expected to be finished on time
Keeping a watch on water levels

Keeping a watch on water levels

Local officials are prepared if warming weather or more rain causes flooding this weekend
Concerns raised about proposed Summerland compost facility

Concerns raised about proposed Summerland compost facility

Residents address odour, traffic and leachate issues surrounding proposed regional facility
Mosquito control takes to the air

Mosquito control takes to the air

Added pressure on the Mosquito Control Program as crews try to treat flooded properties
RCMP inundated with tax scam complaints

RCMP inundated with tax scam complaints

Penticton RCMP received 20 complaints about the scam in one day
Bookkeeper ordered to pay back over $140,000

Bookkeeper ordered to pay back over $140,000

Court calls Judith Kendrick’s actions fraud or breach of fiduciary duty