Are we encouraging illegal campsites downtown? Should the town be pro-active? Complaint based policing of any kind does not work well for citizens. Pro-active policing and bylaw enforcement costs money….. but might result in a better outcome. Somehow we must remain friendly but be firm in community expectations. Photo submitted. Press to enlarge.
Archives for September 2014
Do we have bylaw officers ?
This corner needs a new pole – on a regular basis
North of Oliver Highway 97 – yes today Thursday.
Trick question: What….
What is the point of having a warning sign no one can see? This sign is posted to warn people floating on the river that they should not proceed beyond this point because the Fairview bridge drop structure lies ahead. It and its companion sign on the east side of the river are obscured by […]
BC Government asked to coordinate a response to wild horse issue
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Directors met with John Rustad, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation yesterday at UBCM to discuss the Free Roaming Horse which is a notable issue for many residents in the South Okanagan / Similkameen. “We advised the Minister of our strong partnership with the Penticton Indian Band and of the […]
What we do….Cachola Family Vineyards
The harvest Photo credit: Laurena Rehbein
Penticton resolution on ICBC claims endorsed at UBCM
The City of Penticton’s resolution to restore full claim coverage by the Insurance Corp. of B.C. was passed by the Union of the B.C. Municipalities membership Sept. 24, 2014. During the Wednesday morning session of the annual UBCM convention, members voted to send the following Penticton resolution to the province for consideration: WHEREAS ICBC is […]
Seeking support in Oliver – Federal NDP candidates
Local members of the NDP Party Federal Riding of South Okanagan West Kootenay attended an All Candidates Meeting at the Oliver Elks Hall Wednesday night at 6:30 pm to meet and ask questions of the two nomination candidates, Margaret Maximenko and Richard Cannings. Margaret Maximenko lives in Christina Lake and is a past Director for […]