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City Of Penticton
Iconic Penticton sign vandalized
PENTICTON - The city’s famous Penticton sign on Munson Mountain was vandalized recently. City of Penticton communications manager Simone Blais says city crews noticed the defacement a few weeks ago. Someone had spray painted a large band across the lower section of the “i” in Penticton, turning it into an exclamation point. City crews will...
City of Penticton calling all artists
PENTICTON - Penticton artists are being offered an opportunity to grace the city’s Christmas cards with their work. The city is calling on the region’s artists to submit their renditions depicting the theme of vibrant winter to reflect the community’s vision to be a “vibrant, innovative, adventurous waterfront city that focuses on sustainability, community and...
Penticton’s Skaha Park controversy is heading for the courts
PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is headed for a legal battle over its agreement with Trio Marine regarding redevelopment of a portion of the Skaha Park property. The City of Penticton has been served with “filings with the Supreme Court,” according to a comment made by Mayor Andrew Jakubeit at the Monday, Sept. 28...
Penticton city council asked to restrict new liquor licenses
PENTICTON - Local liquor and wine purveyors reacted to potential changes to the province’s liquor licensing laws by paying Penticton city council a visit. Lee Keller of Cherry Lane Liquor Store appeared before council at council's regular meeting, Sept. 8, to request council pass a bylaw stating any new liquor license, including wine in grocery...
Penticton looks at automated garbage collection system
PENTICTON - Automated garbage pickup could be coming to the curbs of Penticton as the city contemplates the idea of moving to a more modern system. Penticton City Council heard about a mechanized garbage collection system at a Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday, Sept.8. Penticton Public Works Manager Len Robson says the cart program,...
Cautionary notice from Penticton as B.C. Wildfire crews continue suppression efforts near Oliver
PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is urging residents to take extra care while using interface areas of the municipality. Communications Officer Simone Blais says the city identified high hazard areas last week, including Munson Mountain and the Kettle Valley Trail as places where the public needs to take “that extra step to make sure...
Main Street to shutdown for water, sewer upgrades
PENTICTON - Next Tuesday, July 28 might be a good day for city motorists to avoid Main Street between Carmi Avenue and Granby Street. Ongoing underground work to upgrade water and sewer systems along Carmi Avenue in anticipation of the hospital care tower expansion at Penticton Regional Hospital will result in the closure of Main...
Water main upgrade will impact Main Street traffic
PENTICTON - The City is making preparations in advance of the Penticton Regional Hospital patient care tower expansion project, beginning next week. Water main installation work will take place on Main Street at Carmi Avenue, beginning Monday, June 29. The project, which is necessary to provide adequate water for the upcoming hospital expansion, is expected...
Top Penticton city hall wage earners grab 35 per cent of payroll
PENTICTON - Working for the City of Penticton continues to be one of the more lucrative occupations in the South Okanagan. The City released its Statement of Financial Information this week, listing 69 staffers who made more than $75,000 working for the city last year. Seventeen of those broke the six figure level, earning more...
Penticton interim city manager resigns
PENTICTON - Another Penticton city staffer is moving on. Interim Chief Administrative Officer and General Manager of Recreation and Facilities Chuck Loewen has resigned, City of Penticton Communications Officer Simone Blais confirmed today, Tuesday, June 2. Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit says the resignation came as a surprise, just before the regular meeting of council last...
Placement of Penticton power poles a problem after paving
PENTICTON - A couple of errant power poles on a newly reconstructed street corner by the City of Penticton has some people shaking their heads. Residents in the area of Industrial Avenue and Atkinson Street have noticed two power poles at that intersection located on the crosswalk beyond the curb following the recent completion of...
Search continues to fill top job at City of Penticton
PENTICTON - The search for someone to fill the top administrative position at the City of Penticton has narrowed, while a new department head has been hired. Mayor Andrew Jakubeit says advertising for the Chief Administrative Officer job has attracted over 100 applications and the city is compiling a short list and conducting initial interviews....
Penticton pickleball players to get their own courts
PENTICTON - Pickle ball and tennis don’t go together well, so they will get courts of their own. Penticton City council learned that lesson at its meeting earlier this week. The game which combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong has become quite popular in the city, but with no dedicated courts, those who play...
Penticton paving stone sales provide funds for hospital care tower
PENTICTON - A city waterfront revitalization project is providing homeowners with an opportunity to get a bargain on their building materials and help fund a worthwhile fundraising effort at the same time. Paving stones currently being removed from the Rotary Park walkway project will be offered for sale by the city in a two week...
Another increase in electrical rates on council’s agenda
PENTICTON - Penticton City Council faces an ambitious agenda tonight as they face two presentations and five delegations in addition to dealing with a number of potentially contentious issues including another electrical rate increase. The city was recently advised of Fortis's plans for a 2.2 per cent electrical rate increase effective July 1. Staff will...
Be a tourist in your own town
PENTICTON - It’s the May long weekend, the first long weekend of summer, but as we in the South Okanagan know all too well, there is no guarantee the weather will be summer-like at this time of year, which sometimes makes it difficult to enjoy the summer activities Penticton is best known for. So, what...
Councillor objects to amended purchasing policy
PENTICTON - One city councillor isn’t happy about amendments made to Penticton’s purchasing policy approved earlier this week. Penticton city staff approached council with a recommendation to approve an amended purchasing policy for the city. The policy describes the method by which quotes are obtained for for different values of purchases, in addition to assigning...
Dispute over concrete retaining wall moves toward resolution
PENTICTON - A long running dispute over a deteriorating concrete retaining wall, and the associated drainage problems, in Penticton’s industrial area may be on the way to resolution. City communication officer Simone Blais says the two parties involved in the issue met with city staff and legal council earlier this month and came up with...
Over $2-million worth of waterfront improvements proposed in Penticton
PENTICTON - The details surrounding a major waterfront improvement along Lakeshore Drive in Penticton are out as the SS Sicamous Master Plan moves forward. Consultant Ed Grifone presented the plan to city council, Tuesday, April 7, and the counsellors endorsed the plan with first reading of a bylaw intended to incorporate the plan into the Official...
Council tightens purse strings around electrical disconnect-reconnect fees
PENTICTON - Penticton city council said “humbug” to fee reductions after looking at electrical disconnect and reconnect fees at the March 16 council meeting. Council looked at a report from staff outlining options to the present fee structure for disconnect and reconnects at the March 2 council meeting. Following that review, council asked staff to...
City preparing residents for planned power outages in April
PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is preparing residents for the prospect of planned power outages, beginning next month. A $1.3 million capital project to construct a secondary bus to distribute power from the city side of the Westminster Substation to city customers is the reason for the planned outages. The upgrade will update the...
Penticton takes aim at 55+ B.C. Games
PENTICTON - With preparations to host next year’s B.C. Winter Games now underway, Penticton council last night set its sights on the 55+ B.C. Games for 2018 or 2019. Penticton has received an invitation to bid on the 2017, 2018 or 2019 B.C. Senior Games, acting City Manager Chuck Loewen told council at the March...
New city service intended to make it easier to do business in Penticton
PENTICTON - The City of Penticton continues to look for ways to make it easier to do business in the city. Penticton recently signed on to be a part of the BC OneStop Program, a provincial initiative through the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens Services designed to make it easier to launch a new...
How to fight ‘I’m bored’ this spring break
PENTICTON - There is no shortage of things to do with the kids over the two-week spring break in Penticton. Spring break kicks off Monday, March 16 before wrapping up on Friday, March 27 with all kinds of activities and day camps planned by various organizations around town. The best advice is to pre-register for...