Meaghan Archer
SD67 proposes fixing deficit by cutting jobs
PENTICTON - The school district has proposed a plan to cut staff jobs in order to deal with the roughly $1 million deficit the district’s budget faces for the next school year. The plan, proposed to the school board this week, includes cutting 11.5 full-time equivalent jobs — a decision that secretary-treasurer Bonnie Roller-Routley said...
A gathering to remember those lost on the job
PENTICTON — The City will be hosting a special service in honour of B.C. workers who have lost their lives on the job, as part of the Annual Day of Mourning. Last year, 128 British Columbians lost their lives to work-related illness, disease or injury. The Day of Mourning provides families, friends, workers and co-workers...
RCMP plan to deal with the ‘regulars’ and reduce crime
PENTICTON — RCMP Supt. Kevin Hewco said dealing will serial offenders is his first priority for the annual performance plan. Hewco presented the Penticton RCMP’s first quarter report to City council Tuesday night. He said prolific offender management programs are going help them catch the criminals who cause a good portion of the city’s property...
Judge declares conditional discharge in border-crossing case
PENTICTON—Two years ago, Jake Cross and his wife were crossing the Canada-U.S. border in Osoyoos on their way home from a road trip to Arizona. Cross, an avid collector of World War firearms and memorabilia, told the officers he did not have firearms or ammunition in his motorhome. A few months earlier, Cross’s name was...
Council requests another new design for proposed housing development
PENTICTON — City council decided new designs were needed for a proposed apartment development on Scott Avenue after hearing residents' concerns during an earlier public hearing. It's been two years since the project was first proposed to council in 2012. The applicant, Singla Brothers Holding Ltd. wants to build a four-storey apartment building on a...
City to announce contract agreement with Vees
PENTICTON — The City of Penticton and the Vees hockey team have reached a contract agreement for the Junior A team. A press conference will be held this morning at 11 a.m. at the South Okanagan Events Centre where City and Vees staff will speak to the public and media about the decision. To contact...
Orphaned bear cub sent to rehab
PENTICTON — A baby black bear was found alone in Penticton but has been rescued and taken to a shelter. The cub, who was named Norman, was taken to the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, B.C. to be cared for. %%Image2%% To contact the reporter for this story, email Meaghan Archer at marcher@infotelnews.ca or...
Peachfest Tribute Night for those about to rock
PENTICTON — Peachfest is hosting its first ever Tribute Night during this year’s festivities. Tribute bands, including Forever Young (Neil Young), High Voltage (AC/DC), and U4 (U2) will light up the beachfront of Lake Okanagan on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014. “It will be quite a night,” said Bill Kolter, director of Peachfest Entertainment. The organizers...
Public hearing held to spread the word about ‘Stop the Swap’ campaign
SUMMERLAND — A public hearing will be held tonight for the Save Summerland’s Agricultural Land campaign, a movement that started last month after Summerland city councillors announced an amendment to the official community plan. A new draft of the plan is currently being written, and includes the removal of 215 acres of agricultural land so...
How to prevent domestic violence, the first and second time
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN — When James Buhler allegedly stabbed his wife and daughter before trying to commit suicide, he was already facing charges for threatening her. He was released on a promise that he not contact her. That's not all that surprising to the people who run the South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society. While she wouldn't speak about...
Penticton RCMP release first quarter update
PENTICTON — Penticton RCMP will discuss their first quarter report with council at next week’s meeting. The report, included in this week’s agenda, compares the first quarter of 2013 to the first quarter of 2014. According to the report, RCMP responded to 16 per cent fewer Criminal Code files in 2014 than 2013. The decline...
Flood prevention plan will keep McDougall Creek dry
KELOWNA — A flood protection plan for West Kelowna neighborhood is now complete, just in time for flood season. McDougall Creek is a high-flood risk area, but residents can rest assured their homes and roads are better equipped for potential flooding during the Okanagan’s rainy season. Premier Christy Clark promised to find a cost-effective, long-term...
How your child’s school is dealing with sexting and cyberbullying
PENTICTON — Kaylin Hickey’s name will be on the national sex offender registry for 10 years because he exchanged nude photos with a 15-year-old girl. He also served 30 days in jail after a sentencing earlier this year in Penticton Provincial Court and he wasn't the only one in Penticton she sent the photos to. These...
Evidence inconclusive on pollution charges
PENTICTON — Two men and a local construction company were acquitted of pollution charges today. Penticton Provincial Court Judge Meg Shaw said she wasn't satisfied with evidence against Eneas Kruger, Doug Cotter and Cotter's business, each charged with one count of introducing waste into the environment. B.C. Conservation officers took video of the work site between...
Accused Dairy Queen stabber had history of domestic violence allegations
PENTICTON — A Princeton man accused of stabbing his wife and daughter outside a Princeton Dairy Queen in February was under court order to stay away from his wife after threatening to kill her. James Buhler, born in 1961, is charged with the attempted murder of his wife and aggravated assault of his wife and...