David E. Kampe grew up in poverty in Summerland in the 1940s. From those humble roots, he learned about hard work and the importance of family. With his successful business ventures over the years, the owner of Peters Bros. Construction has focused on giving back to those in need, families and the community. In particular, […]
Archives for March 2017
Rural Dividend pays off for Boundary Similkameen
OLIVER – Building on the economic benefits and jobs created by getting to yes on major projects and provincial investments in infrastructure, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson today announced immediate investments and a long-term action plan outlined in B.C.’s rural economic development strategy that will create jobs and economic opportunities in Boundary-Similkameen. Building on our Rural […]
Are sexual assaults under-reported by police?
Nearly one in three reports of sexual assault in Penticton are labelled as “unfounded” by RCMP before a formal investigation is opened, according to a recent report. The Globe and Mail spent 20 months investigating the way sexual assault claims are processed, finding a national average of 19 per cent of sexual assault reports over five […]
Drug lab east of Bridesville wrecks soil and water
Those running clandestine drug labs make for lousy neighbours. Some inconsiderate people running a drug lab near Rock Creek have possibly contaminated the area’s water table, prompting a warning from Interior Health. The RCMP recently found a drug lab near Sanders Road and Johnstone Creek Road West, in between Rock Creek and Bridesville, off Highway 3. […]
Down the aisle
A little help from my sister
Hello ODN! I wanted to share a story that involves my dear sister, Lorna Penner (nee Mattes). Well over a year ago, I embarked on a project to assemble a quilt out of RCMP uniforms and red serge, but before long, found myself completely out of my depth. As a non-quilter, I simply didn’t have […]
The smell of garbage.. or what part of garbage smells?
Presentation by staff to RDOS Directors on a future regional composting site. *** I think I can tell this story best with a bit of personal history. In the good old days, my father would load up the car with kids and a trunk load of paper bags full with stuff that didn’t burn well […]
