Penticton news
Agriculture committee wants open deer season within Penticton city limits
PENTICTON - Deer within Penticton city limits could soon be fair game for hunters. Penticton's Agriculture Advisory Committee has made a request to allow First Nation harvesters and other regulated hunters the right to hunt on large private holdings with the landowners’ permission on outlying acreages within the city limits.The recommendation came out of a...
Motorcycle accident sends one to hospital
PENTICTON - Emergency crews were called to another motorcycle accident in the South Okanagan today, July 13. Members of the Okanagan Falls Volunteer Fire Department, the RCMP and B.C. Ambulance service responded to a motorcycle accident near the intersection of Old Kaleden Road and Highway 97 at approximately 3:45 this afternoon. According to a bystander...
Chamber luncheon hopes to inspire Penticton
PENTICTON - Three Penticton men who made it big in the business world are returning to Penticton to inspire others. Penticton Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Chamber Luncheon where guest speakers will be Jim Treliving, Brad Treliving and Rick Kozuback. The three Penticton natives had early business success in the city, and...
Koopmans sentencing delayed
PENTICTON - Crown and defence counsel continue to work toward a date for sentencing in the John Koopmans murder trial. A hearing to fix a date for sentencing was adjourned this morning, July 13, as both counsels await a pre-sentence report. Defence lawyer John Skogstad told Penticton court via telephone he and Crown prosecutor Frank...
Farewell party for second departing Penticton city manager a more frugal affair
PENTICTON - Going away parties for city staffers have been scaled back following a large bill submitted earlier this year. City of Penticton Communications Officer Simone Blais says the farewell party for exiting Interim City Manager Chuck Loewen cost the city $235 last month. “That was the total spent in food, for veggies, meat and cheese...
Top NHL draft pick to play in 2015 Young Stars Classic in Penticton
PENTICTON - The 2015 Young Stars Classic is just around the corner and tickets could be in bigger demand than ever this year. TIcket sales for the tournament, which will take place Friday, Sept. 11 through Sunday, Sept. 14, might be exceptionally brisk this year as the number one National Hockey League draft pick for...
Water board wants more control over what people do in watersheds
OKANAGAN - In an effort to put a stop to mud-bogging and pit toilets near reservoirs, the local water board is supporting a call for greater control over source watersheds. “The board wants our members to have more control and the province to give more support to water utilities to protect the quality of their...
West Kelowna mom raises funds to give more parents of stillborn babies a few extra days together
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A West Kelowna woman who lost her baby shortly before giving birth to him has successfully raised enough money to bring a device to Kelowna General Hospital that will give other parents going through the same thing a little bit of comfort. Now she’s planning to do the same for Vernon, Penticton and...
Tile upgrading means no pool in Penticton for the summer
PENTICTON - Penticton residents will have to make do with the two lakes if they wish to swim this summer as the city deals with slippery pool tiles. The Penticton Community Centre Pool will be closed for a seven-week period beginning July 27 in order to have the pool deck’s tiles replaced. It is expected...
Police confirm identity of Black Mountain murder victim but still no arrests
KELOWNA – RCMP have confirmed the identity of the man found murdered in his home on Black Mountain earlier this week. The body of Amardeep Singh Ahluwalia, 47, was found in his home on Feedham Avenue in the early morning hours of July 7. Police have said very little about the cause of death but...
Similkameen Barbecue King tantalizes taste buds this Saturday
PENTICTON - A premier food and wine event will take place at a local winery this weekend. The 2015 Similkameen Barbecue King gets underway at the Grist Mill in Keremeos, beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 11. Eight chefs from throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen will compete to provide the most crowd pleasing...
Penticton pilot’s cross-country flight an adventure
PENTICTON - A local pilot made an adventure out of his trip east to retrieve a new aircraft. Mark Humbke of Naramata recently completed a cross-Canada trip in his brand new, German made Auto-Gyro, an unusual looking aircraft that uses a helicopter style rotor for lift and an engine powered propeller to provide thrust. The...
Regional district study leaving Okanagan Falls incorporation out of discussions
PENTICTON - A study looking at the possibility of a new form of governance for Area 'D' in the Okanagan-Similkameen is underway. Last November the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development approved a $50,000 governance study for Electoral Area 'D' of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. Area director Tom Siddon says six interest groups,...
Snowbirds returning to thrill Penticton
PENTICTON - You will have to look up, way up, to see the highlight of the Peach Festival this year. The Snowbirds are returning to Penticton after a two year absence to kick off the August celebration. The precision flying squadron will perform over Okanagan Lake in celebration of the Peach Festival opening day on...
Cyclists taking over Penticton this weekend
PENTICTON - Penticton and area roads are filling with cyclists this week, and it’s not just because of the great weather the South Okanagan has been experiencing. The city’s motel and hotel rooms promise to be filled to capacity again this weekend as the area hosts the fifth annual Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan. The...