Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to Joyce for her contributions to the world of curling and Sports BC. 75 inspirational British Columbians were honoured by Premier Christy Clark recently with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of service to fellow citizens. The ceremony celebrated accomplished individuals in areas such as business, athletics, law enforcement, community […]

Crowd was arriving for a noon show of force around Penticton Regional Hospital. A well organized attempt at keeping the pressure on the government for capital funding. Prayers may be answer.

Leroy Greig Thomas (Mike) passed away peacefully on March 5 at the age of 80 after a brief illness. He will be welcomed in Heaven by his father Everett, his mom Mona, his two sisters Pat and Lynn and many other family and friends who have gone before him. He will be remembered by his […]

Educators discount these ratings but in this instance there seems to have been some improvement by their standards. The rankings are based upon seven key indicators such as average exam mark and differences between students’ exam and class marks in grades from students’ test results, as well as students’ likelihood to graduate. Rankings have been […]

A big “Thank You!” to the Oliver Super-Valu for allowing Leza MacDonald’s photography class to snap pics in the Produce and Floral departments last Saturday. Pictured is Sherry Kaidannek heading out to deliver a gorgeous arrangement.   Photo by Heather Fink

Marion Trimble and Agnes Sutherland, enjoying their Wild Woman painting class. Photo by Leza Macdonald Racy –  indelicate; suggestive; risqué.

RCMP in British Columbia in February issued 5514 violations for using an electronic device while driving and 103 violations for driving without due care. As one police officer stated – even when citizens put up signs on utility poles – saying “Cops Ahead” – drivers are still chatting on their telephones when they are waved […]