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KOOPMANS TRIAL: Victim describes shooting in Koopmans trial
PENTICTON - A Penticton courtroom heard Bradley Martin describe how he was shot in a residence near Princeton on March 30, 2013, as the trial of accused murderer John Koopmans continued today. “I looked down and found blood pouring down my chest," Martin said, taking a long pause. “I realized what I had heard was...
You’ve been saying ‘MOVE THE F&#@ OVER!’ and the government listened
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Signs telling drivers to stay right except when passing have graced B.C. highways for years but after community feedback suggested slow drivers were still dawdling in the passing lane the province has opted to give RCMP officers more ways to crack down. Following a study and public survey, the Ministry of Transportation announced...
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...
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...