2013 Penticton Municipal By-Election A by-election date has been scheduled for Sept. 7, 2013 for the position of mayor and one councillor. Candidates: The following individuals have been nominated for the 2013 by-election, with mayoral candidates listed first and councillor candidates listed second, arranged alphabetically: Henningson, Brian – Mayor Litke, Garry – Mayor Powell, Vic […]
Archives for August 2013
Order application to be heard September 25th
An application has been made by a person in BC Provincial court for something called an 810.2 order – Peace Bond. In essence the crown on behalf of a person who is in some fear has filed an information at the Penticton court. Former Oliver resident, Ronald Arthur Teneycke, 51 who lives with his mother […]
Could over a thousand people be entertained tonight?
Come early, bring a lawn chair, enjoy
On the sunnyside
I was walking along the Hike & Bike Trail enjoying the sunshine, the birds, trees budding, flowers blooming and warmth coming our way. But I took it for granted. I had a great meal of fruit, vegetables, meat, dessert and beverage. My body was built to get what it needed in nutrients from that meal. […]
Bright sun, bright colour
Orange flower by Annette Janzen
Rainbows make me sing
Photo by Joanne Bray Someday I’ll wish upon a star And wake up where the clouds are far Behind me. Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That’s where you’ll find me.
Students leave Japan in morning – eating pizza in Oliver Friday
Ten junior high students from Bandai, Japan leave their homeland early Friday and end up in a billet bed in the evening in Canada. The group is here in South Okanagan for three days before returning home. Students were asked if they had ever been out of Japan – they answer – first trip off […]
Local child’s art to be displayed at Olympics
Marina Robertson shown left with her artwork. Mavis Grant shown right is President of Penticton – Okanagan Friendship Force club with over 300 clubs in over 60 different countries. Mavis says “There is an International Conference in New Orleans in November which I will be attending. Clubs that have submitted Art work will be recognized […]