john kruger

Southwest hills ablaze in possible logging fire

PENTICTON - A fire that began burning on Penticton Indian Band land Wednesday night is being controlled by the Band Fire Department, however it will take a few days to burn out since it is too large a fire to put out.  Dispatch received calls about the fire on the Southwest hills just before 7...

Band chief works to bridge gaps in community

PENTICTON - Penticton Indian Band chief Jonathan Kruger hopes to involve locatees and the band community in development projects, including the new bridge that will be built over the Okanagan River channel.  The project is part of Kruger’s big plans to improve the band’s economy and community. The bridge is just a gateway for some...