Michaela Garstin

Fred Thomas was elected mayor in the last election.

Princeton town council aims to be more formal

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

Fred Thomas was elected mayor in the last election.
Rebel player Ciara Bamford dodges Mustang members as she aims for the basket.

Princeton Rebels clobber Mustangs

Princeton senior girls basketball team defeated the Penticton Mustangs 67-32 at a home game on Jan. 27.

Rebel player Ciara Bamford dodges Mustang members as she aims for the basket.
A deer stands near a shed in a backyard in Princeton.

How to file an urban deer complaint in Princeton

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

A deer stands near a shed in a backyard in Princeton.
A comprehensive study of the Similkameen Valley is being planned before international negotiations for the Columbia River Treaty begin.

Similkameen water study awarded gas tax funding

A study of the Similkameen Valley will look at water sustainability to aid in Canada-U.S. treaty negotiations.

A comprehensive study of the Similkameen Valley is being planned before international negotiations for the Columbia River Treaty begin.
Snow-covered roads in Princeton have caused drivers to slip and slide.

UPDATE: Travel advisory around Princeton

Drivers have been warned to use extra caution when travelling around Princeton.

Snow-covered roads in Princeton have caused drivers to slip and slide.

Proposed pipeline would run close to Princeton

The proposed Kingsvale-Oliver pipeline would run one to two kilometres from Princeton at its closest point.

A map showing FortisBC's proposed 161-kilometre pipeline between Oliver and Kingsvale.

New pipeline proposed near Princeton

FortisBC has proposed a 161-kilometre pipeline between Kingsvale to Oliver that would run about five kilometres from Princeton.

A map showing FortisBC's proposed 161-kilometre pipeline between Oliver and Kingsvale.

FortisBC announces new rate structure

FortisBC residential customers will soon have a two-level rate structure that will reward low electricity use, while penalizing higher use.

A semi-truck ended up in a ditch on Jan. 17 about 20 kilometres east of Princeton on Highway 3.

Semi-truck in ditch close to Princeton

A semi-truck skidded off the road about 20 kilometres east of Princeton.

A semi-truck ended up in a ditch on Jan. 17 about 20 kilometres east of Princeton on Highway 3.

You sure have cheap real estate in Princeton

An average house in Princeton is very affordable compared to many other places in B.C. - and it will stay this way.

After receiving complaints about the urban deer population in Princeton, town council wants to find out what the majority of residents think about Bambi living and eating in their backyard.

Princeton’s urban deer numbers questioned

Princeton town council wants to see whether residents have a problem with deer in town.

After receiving complaints about the urban deer population in Princeton, town council wants to find out what the majority of residents think about Bambi living and eating in their backyard.
Posse players Brett Perrine and Carter Cochrane guard goalie Phoenix Logan-Hill from a shot to the net.

Princeton Posse drowns Penticton Lakers

The Posse beat the Lakers 3-0 on Jan. 11 despite the Lakers taking more shots on goal.

Posse players Brett Perrine and Carter Cochrane guard goalie Phoenix Logan-Hill from a shot to the net.
Signs like this one in downtown Princeton confuse tourists, who see many “Western” style signs along the roads as well, according to a consulting firm.

Princeton signs to be improved after Penticton rated as traveller’s paradise

A consulting company recommends changes to Princeton's cluttered and confusing signs to draw tourists heading to Penticton off the highway.

Signs like this one in downtown Princeton confuse tourists, who see many “Western” style signs along the roads as well, according to a consulting firm.
A shortage of doctors has led to service changes for the emergency room during the night at the Princeton General Hospital.

Lack of doctors leads to service changes at Princeton Hospital

Only the most urgent cases will be seen at the Princeton General Hospital many nights in January due to lack of doctors on call.

A shortage of doctors has led to service changes for the emergency room during the night at the Princeton General Hospital.
The warm weather is evident as snow disappears from a hill near downtown Princeton.

Wacky weather predicted for Princeton

Princeton and most of the Okanagan is likely in for a warmer-than-usual winter.

The warm weather is evident as snow disappears from a hill near downtown Princeton.

Princeton police warn residents about telephone scammers

Telephone fraudsters are targeting Princeton residents by asking for personal information.

Two cars broken into in Princeton

Two unlocked cars were broken into downtown on the night of Jan. 9.

Princeton artists Merrylin Huycke holds a portrait of a local singer and pianist.

Princeton artist draws inspiration from Okanagan landscape

Merrylin Huycke uses Princeton's interesting people and beautiful scenery to create her artwork.

Princeton artists Merrylin Huycke holds a portrait of a local singer and pianist.
A Lincoln sparrow was spotted on the 20th annual Christmas bird count in Princeton. It's rare to see the little guy in the area during the winter.

Princeton’s 20th annual Christmas Bird Count breaks record

Sixty-two bird species were counted in the 20th annual bird count, including two sparrows not usually seen in the South Okanagan in winter.

A Lincoln sparrow was spotted on the 20th annual Christmas bird count in Princeton. It's rare to see the little guy in the area during the winter.

Princeton to buy carbon offsets

The Town of Princeton is buying carbon offsets to reach its carbon-neutral goal by the end of this year.