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Valley-long trail envisioned by regional district
PENTICTON - The Okanagan's three regional districts like the idea of a continuous trail running from Osoyoos to Vernon. The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen’s board chair and Chief Administrative Officer met recently with Central Okanagan and North Okanagan counterparts to discuss the possibility of a trail running the length of the valley. “We meet with...
This great Canadian rock band to make second appearance at Peachfest
PENTICTON - Penticton will get another opportunity to rock to one of Canada’s best known bands this summer. The Penticton Peach Festival welcomes 54-40 as the band returns to Peach City again in 2015. Peachfest Entertainment Director Bill Kolter said people have been asking for a return engagement by the group since their appearance in...
Motorists urged to slow down
PENTICTON - Penticton police, council and the Downtown Penticton Association got a little wet this morning, Feb. 10, getting the message out to slow down, downtown. Three groups were part of an education campaign to remind Penticton drivers of the speed limit changes to the city’s downtown core. Penticton council members, Penticton RCMP personnel and...
Airport discussions continue with Transport Canada
PENTICTON - Transport Canada wants out of the airport management business in Penticton. The federal department notified the regional district last October of a new review of airport policy. After an initial review in 1992, Transport Canada divested itself of 128 airport properties across the country. Eighteen other airport properties reviewed at that time were...