THE DANCE Jack didn’t want to go. His friend, Bill had persuaded him. He had regaled him with all his hand inscribed colourful notes. There would be food, drink and lots of women to ogle. “What use was that?” thought Jack. He could see all right but was deaf, thus limiting his ability to communicate. […]
Penticton parade peachy – a bit wet, a bit long
Sun and blue skies return – rain tried to help out the fire fight
Update Size of fire map North and East of Oliver 2680+ hectares 169 Firefighters working the Eagle Bluff Fire 15 helicopters working – other airborne resources can be utilized if needed and safe to do so 19 pieces of heavy equipment including bulldozers building fire guards Structure protection teams have been stationed throughout communities. […]
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New MRI being used at Penticton Hospital
Service on a new permanent MRI machine has started in the David E. Kampe Tower at Penticton Regional Hospital (PRH). Patients from across the South Okanagan-Similkameen will benefit from this enhanced local service, with the number of scans performed in Penticton expected to increase to 5,000-plus scans each year once the service is fully operational. […]
Okanagan women represented well in National Championship
A strong Okanagan contingent of 13 players are among the 138 golfers in the field for the 49th playing of the Canadian Women’s Mid-Amateur and Senior Championship at the Osoyoos Golf Club (OGC) starting next weekend. Club general manager Doug Robb says the OGC is primed and ready for the event, which is […]