Michaela Garstin

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Princeton Secondary ranks in bottom half of B.C. schools

Princeton Secondary School ranked in the bottom half of all B.C. and Yukon schools in the Fraser Institute's 2011 annual report.

Jeff and Julianne Verhael paddle back from a friends house when their truck couldn’t make it through the high water.

Tulameen lake recedes, could flood again with warm weather

Otter Lake, 26 kms from Princeton, has gone down more than a foot, but could come back faster next time it rains or the weather warms.

Jeff and Julianne Verhael paddle back from a friends house when their truck couldn’t make it through the high water.
Princeton resident John Sandness holds up a sign beside a petition table set up by Save Our Hospital on May 1.

Save Our Hospital protests in downtown Princeton

Save Our Hospital gathered in downtown Princeton to protest scheduled emergency department closures starting today.

Princeton resident John Sandness holds up a sign beside a petition table set up by Save Our Hospital on May 1.

Tulameen flood victims given cleaning kits

Tulameen residents have been given supplies by the Red Cross to help clean their houses.

Tulameen resident Remo Maddalozzo put up sandbags to try to protect his house from rising water.

Tulameen lake continues to flood

Otter Lake may continue to rise with warm weather on the way this weekend.

Tulameen resident Remo Maddalozzo put up sandbags to try to protect his house from rising water.

Tulameen still under evacuation alert

Otter Lake rose another 12 inches last night, putting another seven houses in danger.

Members of the Doukhobor community join medal bearers while crossing the Brilliant Suspension Bridge in Castlegar, B.C.

Rick Hansen Relay stopping in Princeton

The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay is making one of its last stops in Princeton on March 9 as part of a cross-country tour.

Members of the Doukhobor community join medal bearers while crossing the Brilliant Suspension Bridge in Castlegar, B.C.
A house near Otter Lake that has been partially flooded.

Tulameen lake floods houses, evacuation alert given

Otter Lake in Tulameen, a small community near Princeton, has flooded and an evacuation alert has been given.

A house near Otter Lake that has been partially flooded.

Emergency response times released for Princeton

The average amount of time it takes emergency services to reach patients in Princeton, Coalmont, Tulameen and Heldey has been released.

YEE-HAH! A cowboy holds on tight at the Princeton Rodeo last year.

Princeton rodeo ready to kick-off

The Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo runs May 12 and 13 at Sunflower Downs - Exhibition Grounds.

YEE-HAH! A cowboy holds on tight at the Princeton Rodeo last year.

Princeton deputy mayor attends urban wildlife conference

Deputy Mayor Jason Earle is at an urban wildlife conference in Cranbrook today to learn more about how to manage urban deer.

MLA Harry Lali joined Princeton residents on April 12 in a discussion about Princeton Hospital emergency department closures.

24/7 emergency department care demanded in Princeton

MLA Harry Lali joins the discussion about Princeton Hospital emergency department closures, more than 600 people sign petition.

MLA Harry Lali joined Princeton residents on April 12 in a discussion about Princeton Hospital emergency department closures.
Princeton bowler Val Snider.

Princeton bowler wins two trophies

Val Snider won two bowling trophies she won for ladies high single and pins over average.

Princeton bowler Val Snider.
A map showing how addresses can be confusing along Highway 3.

Highway 3 addresses near Princeton cause confusion

The director of Area G is asking something be done about the address numbers along Highway 3 near Princeton, Hedley and Keremeos.

A map showing how addresses can be confusing along Highway 3.
The ZigZag Trail has been blocked off since it was destroyed two years ago when a parked truck slipped into gear and rolled down the steep street above, slipping by the concrete barrier and tearing out the walkway

Princeton’s upgraded ZigZag Trail could include steel stairs straight up hill

Princeton's new ZigZag Trail is slated to cost $225,000 and will be more elaborate than before.

The ZigZag Trail has been blocked off since it was destroyed two years ago when a parked truck slipped into gear and rolled down the steep street above, slipping by the concrete barrier and tearing out the walkway

Public meeting about Princeton Hospital planned

A public meeting about the Princeton Hospital emergency room closures is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, April 12 at the Belaire Restaurant.

A copy of a petition circulating Princeton asking the Minister of Health to bring back 24/7 emergency room service.

Petition for 24/7 emergency care in Princeton continues to circulate

The petition's organizer hopes for 2,000 signatures opposing Princeton Hospital emergency department closures.

A copy of a petition circulating Princeton asking the Minister of Health to bring back 24/7 emergency room service.
A graph representing the level of care needed by people visiting Princeton Hospital's emergency department in 2011/2012.

Princeton Hospital emergency room stats released

Interior Health statistics show how many serious cases Princeton Hospital is expected to see during scheduled closures that begin on May 1.

A graph representing the level of care needed by people visiting Princeton Hospital's emergency department in 2011/2012.
Chloe O’Loughlin from Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society talks about how a proposed national park would benefit the South Okanagan.

National park meeting in Princeton draws passionate crowd

Both supporters and opponents of a proposed national park in the South Okanagan had their say at a packed meeting.

Chloe O’Loughlin from Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society talks about how a proposed national park would benefit the South Okanagan.

Princeton town council announces priorities

An overview of town council's priorities, including town hall office relocation, urban deer management and hospital development.