Jeremy Cook
Archives for October 2016
Missing your peacock ?
Submitted by John Bjerkan
Lending a helping hand
The staff from Interior Savings Credit Union in Oliver got off early from work Thursday. Then they spent the rest of the afternoon working – at Sunnybank Retirement Centre. This mass volunteering effort marks the third annual Interior Savings’ Day of Difference. The Oliver and Osoyoos branches opened at 9:30 this morning with treats and gifts […]
Two Oliver issues tackled by regional board
Food Security Pictured Angelique Wood, Coordinator Okanagan Similkameen Healthy Living Wood made an extensive presentation on all the possibilities if local government gets on board with a new way of thinking about food production and preservation. Wood talked about a three year $45 thousand study of food security in the Oliver area. Mayor Ron Hovanes […]
Down the aisle
Condolences
OBITUARY FOR ROBERT RENE BOURGEAULT It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Rene Bourgeault. Born 06/07/35 – Passed away in the presence of his family 10/17/16. Survived by his wife of 59 years Arvie Bourgeault, his children Jeanne Jennings (Brad), Margaret Shisko (Andrew), Steven Bourgeault (Susie), Michelle Taylor (Marty). […]
Dumped
Former professional bull rider Chad Eneas elected with voters picked him to be the new chief of the Penticton Indian Band. Eneas collected 54 per cent of the popular vote to unseat the incumbent, Jonathan Kruger, who had held the post since 2008. Kruger is quoted in other media as saying the progress may have […]
Suspected drug dealer arrested on roadway west of Penticton
On October 18th, 2016, at 1030 pm, Penticton Target Enforcement Unit members conducted a traffic stop on a black Ford Mustang on Green Mountain Road just west of Penticton. The female driver was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking and a search of her clothing located several grams of […]