Ronald Teneycke was sentenced to nine months Monday in a Penticton courtroom for an incident involving flight from the police in March. Teneycke, from Okanagan Falls, has been in custody since and was given credit for time served, meaning he is slated to be released. Teneycke earlier pleaded guilty to three of the charges he […]
Archives for September 2014
Air tankers again brought in to control fire
Noticed a lot more smoke in the sky. Investigation has more smoke in the Nk’Mip Rd Valley. Brown and white smoke – no real flames evident. Some homes within a half mile on the east side of road 3900 block Nk’Mip Rd. Ministry of Forests crews at work with tanker trucks – expect some aerial […]
Gang life reduced by special forces
The new head of B.C.’s anti-gang agency says police have made “significant headway in the efforts to curtail gang activity.” Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit Chief Officer Kevin Hackett says the proof is in the crime statistics, which show “a significant decline” in gang violence over the last year. Hackett made the statement in the […]
Doug Pederson – Global Okanagan – at dusk last night
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Regional Library prize
Congratulations to Shirley MacLaughlin from Oliver who has won a $50 gift certificate to the book store of her choice in a random draw in the Okanagan Regional Library Book Bag Photo Contest! Shirley chose Cole’s Books in Penticton. Photos are now being judged and the winners, which will appear on the new Friends of […]
Youth Cares
Youth Cares is a youth orientated volunteer group that focuses on developing leadership skills by participating in community projects, events, and activities. The group has raised thousands of dollars in the past for various causes and service groups, as well as contributed countless hours of volunteerism. Our objective in the future is to show that […]
Amazing – Movie in the Park
Teachers to vote Wednesday
Jim Iker – head of the BCTF says all teachers in BC will vote September 10th on the concept of binding arbitration. The government has said NO. Iker says if the teachers vote yes it will make a settlement better and quicker. He says it is time for the BC Government to see the wisdom […]