THE OLD TIN BATH How many of my generation were scrubbed in the old tin bath? I would think many of us because here, as in England, an inside bathroom was a bit of a luxury when we were kids. In Lancashire, Friday evening was always bath night. After dinner the copper boiler would be […]

Superintendent Brian Hunter in a report to Penticton Council – set for this week Penticton Detachment received 5,100 calls for service during this reporting period. 4,135 of these calls for service occurred within the municipality of Penticton. Total reported crime events in the municipality for the period was 1,751, which is down 19% from last […]

Let’s get to it. It’s the rage – get a mask – maybe a dozen. Many want you to have one at all times. So what does Dr. Bonnie Henry say No need for a mask in your daily life with a few exceptions – 1. on transit 2. riding in a car with a […]

Long parade for friends and family of Robert Stelkia The procession formed up at the Okanagan Correctional Facility Saturday heading towards Maunuel’s Flats where many horses and riders had gathered.

ROBERT Stelkia NOVEMBER 9, 1963 – JULY 11, 2020 OBITUARY On Saturday, July 11, 2020, Mr. Robert Stelkia of Oliver passed away suddenly at his home at the age of 56 years. He will be fondly remembered by his living family and friends. Celebration of Life For Robert Stelkia Saturday July 18th, 2020 3:00 pm […]

Families need child care now more than ever PENTICTON – As businesses and the economy start re-opening, New Democrats are calling on the government to invest in building a universal child care and early learning system that delivers the help families need to go back to work. “Child care is essential to restarting the economy […]

Character Studies On Nov. 1, 2009 I made a decision to launch into a study of every significant character in the Bible, whether good or bad. I would stick with this plan, even if it took a long time to do it, keeping notes on what I found. Just over 2 years later I completed […]