The Chair of Tourism Penticton has resigned fed up with marketing efforts performed by the local Hospitality Association. Miranda Halladay (second from left front row) says she had hoped for a unified and effective organizational process, but in her mind that did not happen. Halladay states the Penticton Hospitality Association has chosen a program of stall and delay, ultimately derailing this process. Tourism Penticton’s Board of Directors are […]
Photographer Bruce Brownstein
Parks and Recreation – programs upcoming
Pre-Primary/Princess Ballet Tuesday, Jan 28 – March 11 $54.00/6 sessions No session Feb. 4 5 and up 4:00pm-4:30pm Princess Ballet Tuesday, Jan 28 – March 11 $54.00/6 sessions No session Feb. 4 3-5 years 3:00pm-4:00pm Belly Dancing Thurs, Jan 23- March 13 $88.00/8 sessions 8-10 years 3:30pm-4:30pm 11-14 years 4:30pm-5:30pm 15+ 7:30pm-8:30pm Katie Eaton Recreation Supervisor […]
Rocks a roaring
Penticton or Las Vegas??? In January, 2013, Penticton Curling Club hosted the Continental Cup. This event pits the best curlers from North America against the best in other parts of the world (from other continents, hence the name). Such an event takes participation from many volunteers to make it a success. Several members of the […]
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Quick Facts: ◾The top three contributing factors to motor vehicle fatalities are impairment due to alcohol/ drugs, speed, and distracted driving. The Southern Interior region accounts for the highest number of fatal crashes in B.C., with a five-year average of 111 fatalities per year. ◾The average age of road crash victims is increasing in B.C. […]