Surviving the Similkameen Victor and Nada Stankovic were on a June, 1982 early morning trip for a camper holiday in Penticton. A few kilometers past Manning Park they rounded a steep rock cliff that looked down on a full-torrent, pounding Similkameen River about 10 meters below them. Just then one wheel hit a rock […]

Do you recognize him? Young and hopeful – probably the youngest mayor elected in Penticton. Hopeful for a second term. (That is tough – no matter how popular in Penticton it is hard to get re-elected as a Mayor and sometime even a council member.) Based on stories on the street – maybe no one […]

MOTI apparently hired a contractor today to put the Park Rill (Creek) back into its bed at Sportsman’s Bowl Rd. If all goes well – residents on evacuation order could be at home before the end of the weekend. Is this all true?? – just an educated guess. The various governments involved. FLNR&Otherthings, MOTI (Highways) […]

The collection of garbage, recycling, and yard waste will become automated on July 2, 2018. Automated waste collection is becoming the standard for curbside garage pick up as it is an efficient and safe program. Carts are proven to be a clean and convenient way to roll your waste to the curb. The new automated […]

Hiring Fair for the new Coast Hotel, open for business in July 2018 on Friday June 1 1-3pm at WorkBC/Open Door Group Come meet the General Manager and get an interview on site! Looking to hire for both Oliver and Osoyoos locations: Front desk Head housekeeper Housekeeping Laundry Maintenance Breakfast Bar Attendant Bring your resume […]