Penticton council frustrated by electrical rate hikes

PENTICTON - Another price hike in the cost of power has city council scrambling to find a solution that won't impact taxpayers. City of Penticton councillors appear to be well aware of the public’s distaste for another power price hike, following a 4.4 per cent increase earlier this year, but finding a solution that will not...

School district shocked with high Penticton electrical rates

PENTICTON - Okanagan Skaha School District trustees are grappling with the high cost of electricity in Penticton. The board passed a motion at their Jan. 12 board meeting to invite Penticton city council to meet as soon as possible to have an in depth conversation with regard to electrical rates charged by the city. The...