Four years after 18 year old Marco Corbin was killed while tubing on Osoyoos Lake, the first steps toward a trial are taking place. Corbin died on Aug. 16, 2011. He was being towed behind a boat on a tube and was struck by another vessel. He did not survive. Corbin, grew up in Mission […]
Archives for 2015
Minshull honoured with Curling Volunteer award
Volunteer of the Year Ray Minshull was not at the curling wind up on Saturday, but his name was bandied about – as one of the three honored volunteers from the past year. He is seen here receiving the award from Past President Dale Dodge. Ray spent many hours working with, organizing, and coaching the […]
Jeff Symonds wins Ironman in Melbourne
Sunday – In a dramatic race down under on Sunday, Penticton’s (Canada) Jeff Symonds became the 2015 Ironman Asia Pacific Champion, winning Ironman Melbourne in a blistering 8:04:29. With perfect execution, he steadily made his way to the front throughout the race until he grabbed the lead on the run. Symonds has been posting […]
Penticton Art Gallery. Much fun. Steamfest
Shannon Ford and Me in front of “Who’s She Wearing? Steam Chest”. Garments by Dianne Gibson.
Minister Bennett, MLA Larson agree to talk on 2 tier power scheme
Important Issue – listed by dates This is Patti Brazeau from Anarchist Mountain. I just want to update you on the progress we’ve been making on the fight against the 2-Tier system, since you’ve been very supportive in the past and actually, I believe that most of our petition signatures are a result of your […]
Rural report with Laird Smith
Today’s writing is a excerpt taken from a March 25 1971 column written by Wally Smith entitled “Chill in the Air” Records over the last 10 to 15 years point to what would appear to be a gradual cooling trend and a shortening of the growing period. Weather records at Summerland show there were only […]
Progress – pretty amazing to see
From far away and up close
Dennis on stage
Shatford Centre Penticton / Fundraiser for the learning kitchen, The Westbank Country Opry did a special concert on the old Shatford Stage. Miss Jr. Washington State rodeo, Riata Marchand was one of the many guests. She recited a historic poem about Washington State. Quite unique fit between performers. Photo and story Dennis Walker SO Country […]