The Penticton RCMP have released more details on Thursday morning’s incident. Officers were called to the 1300 block of Carmi Ave. shortly after midnight for a report of a domestic situation where a firearm had been discharged. A woman exited the property safely and attempts were made to contact the male inside. The RCMP Emergency […]
Archives for June 2017
ERT standoff ends peacefully
2017 Throne Speech – in point form
Today’s speech from the throne is an important moment in history – it reflects both the priorities British Columbians articulated in the recent election, and the ability to invest in programs and services that British Columbians depend on, thanks to years of sound fiscal management and building Canada’s leading economy. “British Columbians spoke loud and […]
Are you ready for summer?
Peach City Beach Cruise begins Friday
ERT team engaged in middle of the night
One person is in custody following a “domestic situation” involving a firearm Thursday morning in Penticton. ODN alerted shortly after 2 1m that ambulance on standby near a “staging area” Castanet says a tipster on Durant Crescent said she was awoken around 4 a.m. by a loud bang and police on a loudspeaker commanding a […]
Down the aisle
by Fred Steele
A Little Bird Can Fly The rain is finally over As the sky begins to clear A cold wind hugs the mountains Trying to hold the morning near, Greyhounds run on asphalt ribbons To where ambitions need to be To fulfill those dreams and wishes The world will someday see. Guitar strings and finger […]
Are you qualified?
he Regional District of Okanagan- Similkameen (RDOS) is seeking qualified individuals to volunteer as a member for the newly established South Okanagan Conservation Fund Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The South Okanagan Conservation Fund is in support of undertaking and administering activities, projects and works that include, but are not limited to, water, environment, wildlife, land […]