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Provincial funding for invasive mussel control a good start
PENTICTON - The province is recognizing the need to invest in the control of invasive zebra and quagga mussels. The Okanagan Basin Water Board was pleased to see the province step up with improved protections for zebra and quagga mussels in the Okanagan Valley in late March. The province is providing $1.3 million in funding...
Youthful Penticton inventor heading for science fair nationals
PENTICTON - After a successful weekend at the regional science fair a youthful Penticton inventor is aiming for the nationals in New Brunswick. Charley Smith entered his project, which involves alternative energy sources for vehicles, in the Regional Science Fair in Summerland, placing Best in Show and winning gold. Next up is a trip to...
Penticton firefighters respond to deck blaze
PENTICTON - Penticton firefighters put out a deck fire started by a child with a lighter Sunday morning. Fire crews were called to a home on McCulloch Road near McGregor Drive around 9:34 a.m., April 12. “It was actually a retired auxiliary member who spotted it. He and the residents had it pretty much under...
Fest-of-Ale draws thousands
PENTICTON - The suds flowed freely on the weekend at the Penticton Convention Centre during the 20th annual Okanagan Fest of Ale. More than 4,000 people participated in the tasting event that showcased beers and ciders from 47 producers. Changes to the event this year included an outdoor section and a pop-up, on site liquor...