The City of Penticton Council is pleased to announce that Penticton & Wine Country Tourism has submitted a joint bid on behalf of the City of Penticton and the District of Summerland to host the 2014 BC Seniors Games. If the bid is successful, the City has agreed to commit to a cash contribution […]
Archives for 2011
Local post office cannot deliver 300-400 ballot packages
Have you received your HST ballot? That is what the poll at the right says. We think that most people will have received it by now and action taken. BUT Phone calls coming in to ODN that many people have not received a ballot as a lot were addressed in a civic way (house or […]
Brittany, 12 – needs a new heart
Brittany Michaud, daughter of Bernie and Shawna Michaud of Oliver, BC Questions?? please call Herminia at 250-498-6731 ~~~~ On May 16 of this year, Brittany was helping out with the Half Ironman when her sister phoned her parents and said – Brittany was not feeling well and looked pale and had blue lips. At the […]
Highways plans for major confusion Sunday
Car at left, bike at right – sign in the middle. Highways department seems quite prepared for this Sunday’s race from Penticton to Road 22 and then back to Twin Lakes (back roads) to the Peach city.
Look up….way up
Crane at OES work on HVAC systems while students away.
Rip Off Artists – first night and reception
Pictured (right) Barb Levant. Photographs and story by Marion Trimble. “We had a good opening reception Monday night. Although we won’t start the challenge until tomorrow, the first full day of “arting”, each of the 10 artists had a story board to illustrate their plan to Rip off “American Gothic”. That’s the well […]
Heritage Society looks for new leader
In May – 7 people were elected as directors of the Oliver and District Heritage Society but so far no one has come forth to be the chairman of the board. Of the four table offices, Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer – only one position has been filled. Directors elected at the Annual General […]
Nankama is coming this Thursday
If you love drums and dancing – Nankama out of Penticton is set to arrive at the CPR station at 6:30 pm Thursday. Enjoy!