Changing Our Relationship with Death; From Enemy to Ally Join us for this interactive presentation from Author, Teacher and Inspirational speaker STEPHEN GARRETT When: Monday May 5th Where: Osoyoos – Golf and Country Club 2:00 pm Oliver – Medici’s 7:00 pm Tickets: $10, includes dessert and coffee, available at Office Pro, Beyond Bliss and Medici’s […]
Archives for 2014
Down the aisle
Local coach & club takes over paddling franchise
Ron Spence photo Penticton Paddling Season begins under new direction. Local Dragon Boaters took to the water this past week for another season of paddling and competition. The three mixed teams, one a Senior’s and one a special needs team, and 6 women’s teams range from recreational to competitive in approach and are eager to […]
Hockey association treasurer takes over $300,000
The Penticton Minor Hockey Association says it has been bilked out of more than $300,000 by its former treasurer, who is now deceased. A forensic investigation found that the treasurer for the group from 2001 until July 2013 “misappropriated” $315,650 of the association’s funds in a “sophisticated embezzlement scheme.” “It appears that she used altered […]
The Makeover Event
Saturday May 3 ~ 10 am – 4 pm Tickets only $10 Eyebrow Threading Henna Artist Shoppers Drug Mart
Will we ever know what ended a life?
As a result of an autopsy performed late Wednesday, investigators no longer consider the death of Andrew GANGL at Okanagan Falls to be suspicious. Cst. Kris Clark Acting District Advisory NCO (Media Relations) Southeast District Kelowna Andrew Scott GANGL, 24 years old of Edmonton – found drowned on Okanagan River south of drop structure The […]
Horgan new BC NDP leader
No leadership convention needed this fall for party members. John Horgan has been acclaimed the new Leader of the BC NDP and Leader of the Official Opposition. “Today New Democrats are uniting behind John Horgan’s strong leadership,” said Craig Keating, President of the BC NDP. “ John is a leader who understands that BC needs […]
Four days for Local Government to discuss issues in Penticton
Leaders of local governments are in Penticton this week to discuss issues and topics that directly impact their communities. More than 140 delegates representing nine cities, 10 districts, four towns, seven villages, six regional districts and one resort municipality are taking part in the four-day Southern Interior Local Government Association (SILGA), convention at the trade […]