Similkameen Spotlight

Princeton sees decline in crime statistics

Overall figures down from same time in 2020; thefts from vehicles increasing

  • May 4, 2021

Princeton-area cabin owners consider defying travel ban

"I'm planning to go up. If anyone doesn't like it I invite them to stay out of my yard."

Family resumes search for son, missing in Manning Park

'This is our child, and we don't give up on our children'

Police urge off-road vehicle riders in Tulameen to renew permits before the end of April

About 400 permits, which are free, need to be renewed

B.C. youngster builds hammock out of 900 plastic bags

"I'm going to enjoy it until it splits in half."

Princeton organizes community cleanup event for Saturday

The cleanup, being organized by the municipality, takes place two days after Earth Day.

Princeton homeowners turn things on with solar power

You are essentially prepaying for 10-20 years worth of electricity

Have fire truck will travel: Area firefighters ready to come to each other’s assistance

Town of Princeton and Erris sign Mutual Aid agreement

Town flags lowered out of respect for Prince Phillip

The practice follows official protocol when a member of the British Royal Family dies.

Police forced to euthanize deer attacked by dog

Animal's owner receives $345 ticket

Princeton one of just a few Covid free communities in B.C.

Mayor views new statistical report with cautious optimism

Student pilot crashes plane onto Highway 5A in Princeton

Aircraft hit pavement right in front of school bus

COVID vaccinations bookings began for local residents last week

Riverside serves as Princeton's appointment centre

Health authority pays town $7.4K monthly to lease Riverside Centre

Facility is being rented for COVID vaccinations

Trip for cigarettes costs Princeton man $500 and a lecture

You've got to start obeying the rules of the road, says judge

Princeton fees and services set to increase by three per cent

Fees and charges provide the municipality with $1.515 million annually

The perfect lawn is pretty hard on the planet

According the government of Canada, an older mower running for an hour can produce as much air pollution as a new car driving 550 kilometres.

Princeton proposes to take on $7M in debt to fix crumbling infrastructure

The loan would result in up to a $197 annual parcel tax on each property to service and pay down the debt, for the next 30 years

Princeton restaurants steamed over shutdown

"They had to do something."