Berry and Smith Trucking

Berry and Smith Trucking Western Canada Regional Carrier providing trucking and bussing services The H.O. Their Calgary and Vancouver locals lay claim to similar secure compounds.

Incorporated in 1958 by Stu Berry and Ted Smith, Berry & Smith Trucking Ltd., based out of Penticton, BC, began with two trucks, hauling fruit - the major emphasis was customer service. The Berry family acquired sole proprietorship in 1970 and attributes the success of the company to their continued emphasis on both customer service and their dedicated team of drivers and support personnel. Berry

& Smith Trucking Ltd boasts a full 48 state and Canadian authority, over 180 employees, and a substantial, in-house truck maintenance facility. Berry & Smith’s head office is located in Penticton B.C., with regional trucking offices in Calgary, AB and Vancouver, BC. location includes loading docks, reload services, an 85,000 lb container lift, in-house truck maintenance facilities and 5 acres of fenced compound, secured with modern surveillance equipment. The company branched out into other areas of transportation with the acquisition of the Penticton school bus contract in 1964. The Penticton transit bus contract was added in 1977.

Safety orientation for our school bus drivers for the new school year starting next Tuesday
09/04/2026

Safety orientation for our school bus drivers for the new school year starting next Tuesday

A reminder that school is back in session next Tuesday, if you see a bus with a stop sign out, YOU MUST STOP, this is no...
09/04/2026

A reminder that school is back in session next Tuesday, if you see a bus with a stop sign out, YOU MUST STOP, this is not a suggestion, it is the law. Thank you for watching out for students excited to get back to school.

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09/01/2026

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August birthdays in the house, happy birthday to Joey and Jordan. People missing are Dorothy and Gary. Thank you again ...
08/20/2026

August birthdays in the house, happy birthday to Joey and Jordan. People missing are Dorothy and Gary. Thank you again Cheesecakes and more by Lisa for the tasty treats

08/13/2026

Highway 97 Reopening

Highway 97 has reopened with limited access from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. This remains an active wildfire area, and access is highly dependent on fire behaviour and the changing requirements of BC Wildfire Service crews.

What you need to know:

▪️7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.: Through traffic only.
▪️No stopping or exiting the highway at any time, except for approved Temporary Access Permit holders at Prairie Valley Road.
▪️Reduced speeds are in effect.
▪️Watch for workers on or near the roadway.
▪️Follow all traffic control instructions.
▪️Please avoid arriving before opening time to prevent traffic queuing.

7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Detour:
Commercial traffic: Highway 33.
Local traffic: Penticton to Highway 33 via Carmi Avenue, Beaverdell Road, 201 FSR, Okanagan Falls Road and McCulloch Road.

This remains an active wildfire area and conditions can change with little or no warning. Please stay informed and follow all evacuation and traffic control directions.

For evacuation information, visit Emergency Info BC.
For the latest highway information, visit DriveBC
https://www.drivebc.ca/advisories/hwy97-summerland-fire

Thank you to everyone working tirelessly on this wildfire. We want to recognize the incredible efforts of firefighters, volunteers, emergency operations, Indigenous partners, traffic control crews, Regional Districts, the Ministry of Transportation & Transit, AIM Roads and all other agencies involved. Your dedication, long hours and tireless work do not go unnoticed.

08/13/2026

Highway 97 is open for through traffic only between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm.

Road restrictions are in place. Follow the signs and directions of all emergency personnel as you drive through the corridor.

- There is NO ACCESS to any of the side roads to enter Evacuation Orders areas, without a valid RDOS Temporary Access Pass (TAP).
- Those with a Temporary Access Pass will be provided with information about which access point to use.
- Speed limits have been reduced to 70 km/h
- The Highway will be open to public traffic from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm each day to allow crews access to continue work overnight.
- Do not arrive before opening time.

If the situation changes, the highway may be closed again with limited notice. Be prepared.

View the update: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/5829

District of Summerland
City of Penticton - Municipality

08/13/2026
08/02/2026

🚨🔥 MAJOR WILDFIRE UPDATE – HIGHWAY 97 / 97A CORRIDOR, NORTH OKANAGAN BC 🔥🚨

📅 August 2, 2026 | 8:15 AM

⚠️ EVACUATION ORDERS & ALERTS REMAIN ACTIVE ⚠️

The Bradley Creek Wildfire continues to burn out of control in the North Okanagan region, bringing heavy smoke, active fire conditions, and emergency operations across the area.

🚨 EVACUATION ORDER – LEAVE NOW
📍 Okanagan Indian Band (OKIB IR 1) – Full Evacuation Order
📍 Splatsin First Nation – Select properties on Heywood Armstrong Rd & Salmon River Rd
📍 Additional areas within RDNO, Spallumcheen, CSRD & Armstrong

⚠️ EVACUATION ALERT – BE READY
📍 Salmon River IR 1
📍 Areas around Spallumcheen, Armstrong, Falkland & North Okanagan borders

🛑 ROAD CLOSURES
🚧 Highway 97 – Closed in the Vernon area
🚧 Westside Road – Closed due to active wildfires (Bradley Creek, Quilpituk Creek & Blue Grouse Creek)

🏠 EVACUEE SUPPORT
📍 North / Head of the Lake evacuees:
Kal Tire Place Reception Centre – Vernon

📍 South evacuees:
Westbank Lions Club Reception Centre – West Kelowna

☎️ BC Evacuee Helpline: 1-800-387-4258

🙏 Please follow evacuation instructions, avoid closed areas, and allow emergency crews room to work.

Stay safe, Okanagan.

We had a full crew of July birthdays. Happy birthday Bonnie, Geoff, Bruno, Chris and Rob. Thank you again Cheesecakes a...
07/16/2026

We had a full crew of July birthdays. Happy birthday Bonnie, Geoff, Bruno, Chris and Rob. Thank you again Cheesecakes and more by Lisa for the amazing birthday treats

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301 Warren Avenue East
Penticton, BC
V2A3M1

Telephone

+12504924042

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