It takes a collective community effort to help high risk women and girls in the South Okanagan and Parkers Chrysler Dodge Jeep stepped up to the plate today by donating the use of a RAM ProMaster City van to the South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS). “We are thrilled that such a prominent Penticton […]
Archives for June 2016
For the birds… with Thor Manson
For the Birds: They’re all here I am sure even the most casual birder has noticed that these days the air is full of bird song, fledgling chicks are running around and attempting to fly with varying degrees of success. It’s obviously because we are in the midst of prime breeding season. For our resident […]
Foundation supports Heritage Society with new shelving
The Community Foundation has awarded the Oliver and District Heritage Society with a contribution of $4700 to renovate part of their collections storage area. The funds received are going to be used to replace the existing fixed wood shelving with a system of mobile shelving, which will allow for safer and more efficient storage of […]
Next Thursday – it begins – Music in the Park
Got the sunscreen, got the shades, got the lawn chair…. Got the music? Don’t worry: Music in the Park has your entertainment covered for total summer relaxation. Live music fans will gather Thursday evenings at the Oliver Community Band Shell to hear performers that span the generations. The concert series line-up features youthful talent and […]
Glimmer of hope for Osoyoos school gets brighter
In a 5 to 2 vote – trustees have decided to apply for $490 thousand in funding to keep open the Osoyoos Secondary School. Trustees of School District 53 Okanagan Similkameen also heard a notice of motion to rescind a bylaw that intended to close that high school after an extensive consultative process this spring. […]
Traffic services in Keremeos reports:
At approximately 2:30 p.m. a two vehicle collision occurred on Hwy 3 near the Stemwinder Provincial Park west of Hedley, B.C.. The highway is expected to be single lane alternating until approximately 9:00 p.m.. One of the occupant’s injuries were serious but not believed to be life threatening. This person is being air lifted to […]
City of Penticton takes another hit
Penticton’s former fire chief, Wayne Williams, is taking the City to court for wrongful dismissal. Why? Williams says, between March and August 2015 he made public his plans to retire but did not set a firm retirement date. He went on sick leave after a traumatic incident and then claimed the City tried to communicate […]
Lion’s Park 3pm today….
Press image for a larger view Tomorrow at 3pm Picker’s Picnic Should be a lot more Come one come all