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Family confronts suspect in brutal attack

Family confronts suspect in brutal attack

A tip from an alert resident resulted in the arrest of David Wesley Bobbitt, the man accused of a brutal attack on a 22-year-old Penticton woman on the weekend.

RDKB, union sign new deal

Unionized regional district employees are smiling after reaching a new collective agreement that sees an increase in salaries and improvements to employees’ benefits.
B.C. loses people to Alberta

B.C. loses people to Alberta

B.C. recorded a slight net loss of people migrating to other provinces in the first quarter of 2011, according to preliminary data compiled by Statistics Canada.
Hiker’s call for help answered

Hiker’s call for help answered

Dehydration traps teen on hillside

City moves ahead to protect Bear Creek well

Trail is pouring its money into the next phase of a ground water protection plan to protect its 30-year-old well that serves about one-third of the city’s water demands.

Planners picked for downtown revitalization

The Downtown Opportunities and Action Committee has awarded the contract to revitalize downtown to a Kelowna-based company.

Warfield residents share concerns about illegal turns

Warfield residents concerned about drivers making an illegal left-hand turn off Schofield Highway onto Kipling Street are lobbying their neighbours to sign a petition.
B.C. eyes mobile gambling apps

B.C. eyes mobile gambling apps

Trying to maintain market share in rapidly evolving gambling business, B.C. Lottery Corporation is looking at expanding its online games and tickets to mobile phones and tablets.

City revises Coleman reservoir design

The design for the replacement Coleman Street Reservoir got a revision after the city’s BC Towns for Tomorrow grant application was denied.
BEAVER VALLEY - Marsh Creek gets makeover

BEAVER VALLEY - Marsh Creek gets makeover

A family park that used to look more like a landfill than a campground has received a major overhaul and has reopened after being closed for three years.