Penticton news
Penticton Vees raffles benefit kid’s breakfast and women’s charitable programs
PENTICTON - Penticton Vees “Wicked Wednesdays” events have been a big help to the Penticton Speedway Foundation’s fundraising efforts. The Penticton Speedway Foundation teamed up with the Vees and Underwriters Insurance, raising more than $15,000 through a number of raffles that took place in conjunction with Wicked Wednesdays promotions. The promotions were part of Penticton...
Medical foundation receives funding pledge
PENTICTON - Penticton’s Patient Care Tower Project received a big financial boost from a Summerland fundraising group. The Summerland Health Care Auxiliary, which operates a thrift shop on Victoria Road in Summerland, recently pledged to raise $1 million over the next five years, to go towards the $20 million fundraising effort being undertaken by the...
KOOPMANS TRIAL: Mother describes finding her son shot
'I TOLD THE POLICE TO PLEASE GO HELP MY SON, HE'S STILL BREATHING....' PENTICTON - Jurors in the John Ike Koopmans murder trial heard dramatic testimony today, Feb. 3, as the mother of shooting victim Keith Wharton described finding her son and his girlfriend dead in their Princeton trailer. Carol Wharton’s voice broke as she...
Okanagan BCHL playoff series shifts to West Kelowna
OKANAGAN – An overtime nail-biter as the Penticton Vees tied up the first round, BCHL playoff series with a 3-2 win over the West Kelowna Warriors at the South Okanagan Events Centre last night. The victory, Wednesday, March 4, ties the best-of-seven series at a win each. Penticton Vees' forward Matt Serratore fired a shot...
Fintry Queen investment opportunity has potential, but what about the risk?
KELOWNA — Listening to Andy Schwab talk about his plans for the Fintry Queen, it’s hard not to get caught up in his enthusiasm. “I'm feeling very confident,” says Schwab, president of the Okanagan Lake Boat Company, which owns the vessel and is proposing to resurrect the former car ferry and dinner cruise ship in...
City staff to investigate choices for clothing optional beach
PENTICTON - The solution to the Three Mile Beach clothing optional issue was pared down from a list of 10 staff submitted options to two during Monday's council meeting. The discussion followed a presentation to council by local naturist Kevin Proteau and Canadian Naturist Organization’s Judy Williams. The 10 options were put forward by staff...
What the Irish Rovers have in common with Clancy the cat
PENTICTON - Clancy the cat's incredible story of a journey from the wilderness of the Yukon back to his home town Penticton has caught the attention of a well-known Canadian band. The Irish Rovers were so impressed by Clancy's tale, they decided to help him complete his journey back to a loving home. The legendary...
Two break and enters to start the month in Osoyoos
PENTICTON - Osoyoos RCMP are hoping you can help solve two break and enters on March 1. A garage on 87th Street was entered by thieves who made off with a 1988 black Ford Mustang, a black and yellow coloured Bombardier XP Seadoo and several tools valued at approximately $15,000. On the same date, Osoyoos...
Naturists to present their side in Three Mile Beach controversy
PENTICTON - Penticton City Council will be revisiting a contentious issue this evening. Penticton City council will receive a report from staff suggesting options for resolving the issue of nudity at Three Mile Beach at tonight’s council meeting, March 2. Staff will be presenting 10 potential avenues for council to pursue, including amendments to the...
New housing for medical students
PENTICTON - A new residence facility for visiting medical students and locum physicians is being prepared near Penticton Regional Hospital’s psychiatric unit. The second half of a factory built, single storey residence was lowered into place Feb. 28 on the hospital grounds. A $500,000 donation by Lloyd and Lota Jobling to the South Okanagan Similkameen...
Retiring regional district public works manager turning hobby into second career
PENTICTON - More art is in the future of retiring Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen Public Works Manager Doug French. French will be retiring from his position at the end of March, when Roger Huston joins the regional district to take over the public works reins. French has been with the RDOS for five years....
Charitable concern fulfills daily need in the city
PENTICTON - The Christmas season and the accompanying generosity and goodwill that goes along with it has been over for a couple of months now, but that doesn’t mean the need for charity has diminished in the community. Whether its Christmas or not, those in need can continue to count on the Penticton Community Soupateria...
Shortlist announced for patient care tower construction
PENTICTON - A list of six companies with potential to work on the patient care tower at Penticton General Hospital has been whittled down to three, inching the project closer to completion. Phase one of the project is to design, build, partially finance and maintain the new patient care tower for a term of 30...
Penticton RCMP threatening letter investigation winding down
PENTICTON - Police presence at Penticton schools following the discovery of a threatening letter will be scaled back after classes end on Feb. 27 with Penticton RCMP saying they have exhausted all leads. The threatening letter found on school grounds Feb. 18, 2015 prompted a swift response from Mounties, but the investigation offered no new developments this...
Hazy regulations helping to create smoky air
PENTICTON - The kind of smoke that comes from burning wet leaves and brush might be harmful to your health and the health of neighbours in the valley, but it may not be clear which days are best for burning because of how that information is distributed in the south Okanagan. With warm February weather...