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Luxury Chinese markets getting ready to stock Okanagan cherries

Similkameen Spotlight - Thursday February 9, 2012

An agreement signed between Canada and China is a step closer to getting B.C. cherries into the Chinese marketplace.

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Similkameen River watershed study underway

Similkameen Spotlight - Wednesday February 8, 2012

Similkameen Valley Planning Society looks for tips on watershed studies from other valleys.

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Princeton census released

Similkameen Spotlight - Wednesday February 8, 2012

Princeton's population dropped by two per cent from 2006 to 2011.

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Crime Stoppers: Crime of the week

Similkameen Spotlight - Wednesday February 8, 2012

South Okanagan Crime Stoppers warns there has been an increase in car thefts.

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South Okanagan jail announced

Similkameen Spotlight - Tuesday February 7, 2012

The provincial government plans to build a 360-cell jail between Penticton and Oliver.

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Princeton's Fields will be greatly missed: Chamber of Commerce

Similkameen Spotlight - Tuesday February 7, 2012

The one-stop-shop will be shut down by this fall, causing Princeton residents to leave town to shop.

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Regional District director appointments still hot-topic

Similkameen Spotlight - Tuesday February 7, 2012

A motion was put forth asking the province to allow mayors to appoint themselves or their designates as RDOS directors.

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Mystery shopper scam hits Princeton

Similkameen Spotlight - Tuesday February 7, 2012

A phony company tried to steal almost $4,000 from a Princeton woman.

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Copper Mountain Mine releases fourth quarter report

Similkameen Spotlight - Tuesday February 7, 2012

Copper Mountain Mine generated around $80 million in gross revenue in 2011, but had problems with production goals.

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Prolific offender on the run

Similkameen Spotlight - Monday February 6, 2012

Police are searching for Barrie Quirt Friesen, whose movements have been traced to the South Okanagan.

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Fields shutting down

Similkameen Spotlight - Monday February 6, 2012

Princeton's Fields store will be shut down by fall 2012, along with the closure of all Fields across Canada.

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PSS students of the month

Similkameen Spotlight - Thursday February 2, 2012

Two Princeton Secondary School students were awarded for their good deeds.

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Princeton WorkZone set to shut down

Similkameen Spotlight - Wednesday February 1, 2012

Princeton residents seeking employment will be helped by another agency staring in April.

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Telus addresses RDOS board to discuss improvements to regional cellular service

Keremeos Review - Tuesday January 31, 2012

Telus has been spending a lot of money improving their services around Penticton lately. They would now like to expand their service.

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Area H building inspection hours expanded

Similkameen Spotlight - Wednesday February 1, 2012

Area H residents will now have better access to a building inspector with improved service hours.

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Princeton town council aims to be more formal

Similkameen Spotlight - Wednesday February 1, 2012

Mayor Fred Thomas and councillors took part in a workshop that addressed formal procedures and how to make town-related appointments.

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Princeton town council appointments announced

Similkameen Spotlight - Wednesday February 1, 2012

Appointments to the Similkameen Planning Committee, the RDOS and the Airport Committee are included.

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How to file an urban deer complaint in Princeton

Similkameen Spotlight - Tuesday January 31, 2012

A list of who to contact in Princeton if you see someone feeding deer or come in contact with an aggressive deer.

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Mayor Thomas represents Princeton at RDOS meeting

Similkameen Spotlight - Friday January 27, 2012

Thomas is expected to become an RDOS director on Feb. 6, replacing Coun. Frank Armitage.

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New executive for B.C. Fruit Growers Association

Vernon Morning Star - Friday January 27, 2012

Vernon area orchardist will serve as vice-president of the organization

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