Meaghan Archer
Watch this video to help end cyberbullying and sexting
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - As part of National Victims of Crime Awareness Week, local Okanagan organizations have partnered to start Think B4 U Send, an awareness campaign to help prevent cyberbullying and sexting. The South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society and the Okanagan Nation Emergency Transition House are working with other community organizers, including RCMP and parents, to...
With the right trails, Penticton could be cycling hotspot
PENTICTON — Local cyclists reached out to city council for a hand in securing permission from the federal government to extend bike trails on crown lands. The Penticton and Area Cycling Association has asked councillors to provide a letter of support to Recreation Sites and Trails B.C., the government body that controls the sought-after land....
Skaha Hills is officially open
PENTICTON — The Skaha Hills development was officially opened today after a ceremonial ribbon cutting with City and Penticton Indian Band officials. Chief Jonathan Kruger, Mayor Garry Litke, MLA Representative Dan Ashton and others were there to celebrate the opening of the new community being developed on fresh soil. The Skaha Hills development plan includes...
New sidewalk use proposal as part of Downtown Revitalization
PENTICTON - Downtown Penticton streets are getting a much needed facelift and city staff wants to add a little extra touch to storefronts to ensure the streets stay vibrant. The Downtown Revitalization Plan kicked off in February with construction projects along Westminster Avenue and Martin Street in downtown Penticton. Landowners along the streets, most of...
You wouldn’t want your kids playing on this slide
SUMMERLAND — Summerland RCMP received an anonymous call Wednesday morning notifying them there was dangerously placed glass on a slide at a local park. Sgt. Stephane Lacroix said when police showed up at the scene, staff from the city’s public works department were already there cleaning up the mess, and checking for any bits of...
Penticton’s Bob Nicholson steps down as Hockey Canada president and CEO
PENTICTON — Hockey Canada President and CEO, Bob Nicholson, announced Friday his resignation from the organization effective June 1, 2014. A Penticton native, Nicholson, 60, has been at the head of Hockey Canada since 1998. During those 16 years, Canada’s national teams won 76 medals at world championships, Olympics and World Cups, including 44 gold...
Challenge Penticton adds half relay to race lineup
PENTICTON — Challenge Penticton has added the half relay to this summer’s list of races. Teams of three can now register to partake in the annual Penticton triathlon. Athletes will swim 1.9 kilometres, bike 90 km and run 21.2 km on the iconic course. “The Challenge Penticton Canada experience is about the celebration of sport and...
Air Canada officials finally take city seriously
PENTICTON — Penticton officials finally have airport data in the hands of senior Air Canada executives, after a positive meeting with airline staff last week. Mayor Garry Litke, Colleen Pennington, director of Economic Development, and Andy Oakes, chair of the airport committee, met with Air Canada senior Vice President Kevin Howlett who was in Kelowna...
Buy a beer, give to charity
PENTICTON — The 19th annual Fest-of-Ale is back in Penticton this weekend, with local breweries ready to pour a fresh pint. Proceeds collected from tickets and sales will go to Penticton high schools and Okanagan College as scholarships for selected students. Organized charities will be selected by the Fest-of-Ale Society from a pool of applicants...
Trooper headlines 67th annual Penticton Peach Festival
PENTICTON — Organizers of the 67th annual Penticton Peach Festival have once again secured a famous Canadian rock band to headline this August. Trooper returns, having put on a record-breaking show in 2011, drawing a crowd of 7,000 people to Okanagan Lake Park. “You know you always have a good time when you go to...
Mountain-goers evacuated without injury after chairlift fire at Apex
PENTICTON — An Apex chair lift caught fire today marking a second unfortunate event on the hills of Okanagan mountains this winter. Skiers posted photos on social media of smoke exiting the window of the Triple chairlift hut. The cause of fire has not yet been determined. Apex General Manager James Shalman said, everyone was...
Penticton Indian Band opens doors for new housing development
PENTICTON — The Penticton Indian Band is hosting an open house this week to showcase the current development and future plans for Skaha Hills. There is one open house tonight for Band members beginning at 5 p.m., and another for the general public on Saturday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Skaha...
Fire destroys three Princeton homes
PRINCETON — Firefighters couldn’t save three Princeton homes engulfed in flames when a fire tore through the neighborhood late last night. Global News reported firefighters arrived on scene just before 10:30 p.m. and were able to rescue three people who inside the flaming homes. No injuries were reported, however, four people are now homeless because...
Challenge board member resigns to make takeover bid
PENTICTON -- A Penticton Triathalon Race Society board member has resigned to pursue a bid to organize the 2015 Challenge Penticton race. Bruce Schoenne, of Schoenne Appraisals Ltd., a Penticton appraisal and consulting firm, will bid for the takeover of Challenge Penticton, which is currently organized by the Penticton Triathalon Society, of which he is...
Tourism Penticton adds final member to board
PENTICTON - After a series of resignations,Tourism Penticton completes its search for new staff with the addition of new chair, Max Picton. “As someone who has grown up here, I have a strong sense of community and good understanding of the stakeholders who’ve played an important role in making Penticton such an outstanding year-round destination,”...