Princeton

Princeton court is normally held once a month. (Cliff MacArthur/provincialcourt.bc.ca)

Similkameen man handed 2 years probation for assault with a weapon

Kyle Klassen was charged with assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm

 

Circuit court is held once a month in Princeton. File photo

Charges of uttering threats stayed for Princeton pair

Heather Henderson and Joel Kramer were in court on Thursday

 

Circuit court is held once a month in Princeton. File photo

Prolific offender fails to show for Princeton court

Rodney Saddleman has a lengthy record

 

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Surrey man admits to choking stepson during Manning Park camping trip

The incident happened in June 2022

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The homes are now ready. Photo Andrea DeMeer

Temporary housing for seniors displaced after 2021 floods opens in Princeton

20 new temporary homes are now open in Princeton

The homes are now ready. Photo Andrea DeMeer
Earthquake felt near Princeton. (Alertable)

3.3 magnitude earthquake shakes Manning Park

The earthquake occured at 10:15 a.m.

Earthquake felt near Princeton. (Alertable)
The Similkameen River. (Cindy Boehm/UBC Okanagan)

‘Precipitation deficit’: Dry conditions in Princeton continue ahead of wildfire season

Monthly precipitation numbers for March were down about 11 millimetres in the town

The Similkameen River. (Cindy Boehm/UBC Okanagan)
The KIJHL announcement of Morton Johnson’s passing. (KIJHL)

Young B.C. hockey coach dies in crash just hours before playoff game

Morton Johnston died hours before Game 6 playoffs against Revelstoke

The KIJHL announcement of Morton Johnson’s passing. (KIJHL)
Tulameen fire chief Jody Woodford was honoured for her heroic efforts during the November 2021 floods at a ceremony where MLA Rolly Russell and Bowinn Ma, Minister of emergency management and climate readiness presented her with the prestigious Medal of Good Citizenship. (Contributed)

Similkameen fire chief honoured for heroic efforts during November 2021 floods

‘I knew that the situation was deteriorating around us and I had to help’: Fire chief Jody Woodford

Tulameen fire chief Jody Woodford was honoured for her heroic efforts during the November 2021 floods at a ceremony where MLA Rolly Russell and Bowinn Ma, Minister of emergency management and climate readiness presented her with the prestigious Medal of Good Citizenship. (Contributed)
Princeton leads the series against Revelstoke 1-0. File photo Bob Marsh

Princeton takes the lead in KIJHL conference final

Sean Mitchell scores overtime goal, with a little help from his friends

Princeton leads the series against Revelstoke 1-0. File photo Bob Marsh
Princeton forward Dayton Nelson keeps his eyes on the puck, along with North Okanagan defenders Tyson McCaig and Tyler Badger. The Knights scored six unanswered goals Tuesday, March 7, to defeat the Posse 7-2 and stay alive in their KIJHL divisional final. (Roger Knox - Black Press)

North Okanagan Knights trip up Princeton

KIJHL – Knights score six unanswered goals to dump the Posse 7-2 in Game 4 Tuesday, March 7

Princeton forward Dayton Nelson keeps his eyes on the puck, along with North Okanagan defenders Tyson McCaig and Tyler Badger. The Knights scored six unanswered goals Tuesday, March 7, to defeat the Posse 7-2 and stay alive in their KIJHL divisional final. (Roger Knox - Black Press)
North Okanagan Knights goalie Josh Hager managed to get his skate on this chip shot by Princeton’s Ty Russell and keep it out of the net during the Posse’s 7-3 win in Game 3 of their KIJHL Bill Ohlhausen Division Final Monday, March 6, at Armstrong’s Nor-Val Sports Centre. The Posse lead the best-of-seven series 3-0. (Roger Knox - Black Press)

Princeton Posse put North Okanagan on brink of elimination

KIJHL – Posse cruise to 7-3 win over hometown Knights; lead best-of-seven division final 3-0

North Okanagan Knights goalie Josh Hager managed to get his skate on this chip shot by Princeton’s Ty Russell and keep it out of the net during the Posse’s 7-3 win in Game 3 of their KIJHL Bill Ohlhausen Division Final Monday, March 6, at Armstrong’s Nor-Val Sports Centre. The Posse lead the best-of-seven series 3-0. (Roger Knox - Black Press)
Princeton forward Ty Russell scores the first of his two goals on North Okanagan goalie Josh Hager during the Posse’s 7-3 win in Game 3 of their KIJHL playoff series Monday, March 6, at Armstrong’s Nor-Val Sports Centre. Russell was Princeton’s Player of the Game as the Posse took a commanding 3-0 lead. (Roger Knox - Black Press)

Princeton Posse put North Okanagan on brink of elimination

KIJHL – Posse cruise to 7-3 win over hometown Knights; lead best-of-seven division final 3-0

Princeton forward Ty Russell scores the first of his two goals on North Okanagan goalie Josh Hager during the Posse’s 7-3 win in Game 3 of their KIJHL playoff series Monday, March 6, at Armstrong’s Nor-Val Sports Centre. Russell was Princeton’s Player of the Game as the Posse took a commanding 3-0 lead. (Roger Knox - Black Press)
Scales of justice at Vancouver law courts. (File photo)

No jail time for elderly man guilty of child sex offenses in Princeton

The man volunteered for years at the garden and reading program of a local elementary school

Scales of justice at Vancouver law courts. (File photo)
The two teams have played each other six times this year, with Princeton winning four of the games. (Andrea DeMeer photo)

North Okanagan Knights prep for juggernaut quarterfinal bout

The Knights battle the top team in the KIJHL, the Princeton Posse

The two teams have played each other six times this year, with Princeton winning four of the games. (Andrea DeMeer photo)
Knights forward Kevin-Thomas Walters finished as the top scorer on the team, with 24 goals and 29 assists. (North Okanagan Knights/Twitter)

North Okanagan Knights end regular season on high with victory over Posse

The 3-2 win over Princeton was the 22nd of the season for the Knights

Knights forward Kevin-Thomas Walters finished as the top scorer on the team, with 24 goals and 29 assists. (North Okanagan Knights/Twitter)
The North Okanagan Knights couldn’t hold a 3-1 lead on the road in Princeton Friday night, Feb. 10, and fell 4-3 in overtime to the Posse. The victory gave Princeton the KIJHL’s regular-season championship. The two teams close out the regular-season tonight, Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong. (Morning Star - file photo)

Princeton rallies for KIJHL title with OT win vs North Okanagan

Posse score 4-3 victory at home to win KIJHL regular-season President’s Cup title

The North Okanagan Knights couldn’t hold a 3-1 lead on the road in Princeton Friday night, Feb. 10, and fell 4-3 in overtime to the Posse. The victory gave Princeton the KIJHL’s regular-season championship. The two teams close out the regular-season tonight, Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Nor-Val Sports Centre in Armstrong. (Morning Star - file photo)
Kirk helping the moose. (Facebook)

Princeton man jumps into action to cut moose loose from fence

Couple stops to free distressed animal

Kirk helping the moose. (Facebook)
Rock slide on Colemont Road.

Coalmont Road closed by rock slide

Drive BC reports road is impassable

Rock slide on Colemont Road.
Highway 3 is now open. (DriveBC)

UPDATE: Highway 3 open following multiple car crashes

Highway 3 was closed for about an hour

Highway 3 is now open. (DriveBC)