Similkameen Spotlight

08/17/2023

A funeral service for former Princeton Mayor Frank Armitage will be held Saturday, August 19 at 12:30 p.m., Riverside Learning Centre, 148 Old Hedley Road.

Armitage made significant contributions to town and mining industry

08/17/2023

During the initial investigation, the moose was seized and the meat was donated to the local crisis assistance group to distribute to families in need after the November floods.

Travis Hogg was also given one-year hunting prohibition

08/17/2023

An RCMP officer attended and worked regulating the traffic by literally jumping from lane to lane, said Coyne, who also showed up, donned a vest and helped to flag.

‘When will MOTI take responsibilities for their roadways?’

08/16/2023

While told to leave the area, the growth of the blaze is dangerous to the point where the RDOS is also advising anyone at Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park and the Snowy Protected Area to shelter-in-place. Those fleeing the the wildfires should check in at the Keremeos Victory Hall.

Both the Crater Creek and Gillanders Creek wildfires experienced increased fire activity on Tuesday

08/15/2023

RCMP stated there is no evidence of impaired driving.

There is no evidence of impaired driving involved according to RCMP

08/15/2023

In Princeton, a forum will be held Thursday, Aug. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Riverside Centre, 148 Old Hedley Rd.

Events scheduled for Keremeos, Oliver and Princeton

08/14/2023

Events scheduled for Keremeos, Oliver and Princeton

08/07/2023

The fire is now three hectares in size and is being heavily actioned by BC Wildfire

08/07/2023

29 personnel are on the scene this morning, supported by helicopters and water bombers

The fire is now three hectares in size and is being heavily actioned by BC Wildfire

08/06/2023

Collinge was reported missing on July 31 but has not been seen or heard from since July 26 in the Keremeos/Cawston area

Cody Collinge is known to have connections throughout the Okanagan

08/05/2023

A 14-year-old from Alberta died of her injuries after being involved in a crash between two jet skis on Skaha Lake in the Okanagan.

3 other youths were also injured in the crash but have been released from the hospital

08/05/2023

"You can try to ignore those people, or you can feel sorry for those people, sorry for their prejudices and their bigotry and their blind hatred and stupid fear. But where necessary you will have to cling tight to each other and say, ‘Screw all those people.’”

A message from old friends that resonates today

08/03/2023

That brings the total of deaths locally to 21 since 2017.

Last month there were 6.1 drug-related deaths per day in the province.

08/02/2023

“As always we remain a close family with deep love and respect for each other and for everything we have built and will continue to build."

Trudeau is the second prime minister to announce a separation while in office

08/01/2023

Today (Tuesday, August 1), crews are continuing to directly attack the south and east flanks. They will also be using direct suppression and hand ignitions to hold the line at the pipeline.

The Ross Moore Lake wildfire has been burning for 12 days

07/31/2023

“Nothing makes you want to win more than losing in overtime in game seven the year before,” said McNaughton.

GM predicts another great year for Princeton

07/31/2023

The 855 hectare Eagle Bluff wildfire in Osoyoos continues to burn out of control Sunday night with winds being the biggest concern overnight.

BC Wildfire setting up camp for over 50 firefighters battling 855 hectare out of control blaze