Changes needed for dangerous Penticton intersection

The junction of Highway 97 and 3A in Kaleden has seen three crashes in two days, with many calling for change to the dangerous corridor. (Christine Funk/Facebook photo)
A petition with over 3,700 signatures will be delivered to the province for Hwy. 97 and 3A corridor

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Traffic is currently snarled going north on Highway 97 Tuesday morning

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