 Merritt mother of slain children thanks community
The mother of 3 children who were slain in Merritt has written a letter of thanks. Darcie Clarke in the Merritt Herald newspaper thanks "the people of Merritt and to every other community, both in and out of B.C., who have shared in our pain." 5/9/2008 12:12:16 PM
 Students last performance at Pen Hi Auditorium
A comedy classic is being brought to the stage for the first time, and it’s happening in Penticton. Monty Python and the Holy Grail has been rewritten for the stage by Pen High drama teacher Megan Rutherford. 5/9/2008 10:19:13 AM
 Good work by SORCO and City crews
(Editor's note: On Sunday, May 11, a Great Horned Owl will be released in Kelowna at South Kelowna School at 2:00 P.M.). The sky was falling for two great-horned owls Tuesday. Just hours apart, the birds (both too young to fly) fell from their respective trees in separate Penticton parks. 5/9/2008 9:52:12 AM
 Casino workers reach new tentative agreement
A new tentative collective agreement covering approximately 500 BC Government and Service Employees’ Union members at Lake City Casinos has been reached with the assistance of a mediator. Union members at the casinos in Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton and Vernon will vote the week of May 26. 5/9/2008 9:47:28 AM
 Cyclist remains in critical condition
Police are still looking for the suspect in hit and run bike crash that has left a 53-year-old Penticton man in critical condition. While police have not yet made an arrest in the incident, Cpl. Rick Dellebuur said the half-dozen officers working on the case are following leads based on the numerous tips. (Terry Vandament photo). 5/9/2008 9:01:11 AM
 Penticton Resort’s demise is economic blow
Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce president Randy Kowalchuk said the resort would have infused the local economy with revenues, jobs and much-needed hotel rooms to support the local convention and tourism sector. 5/9/2008 8:57:14 AM
 Veteran dies on way to Kelowna Flag Day
Members of the Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Unit 376 were in shock and disbelief Thursday when they learned their beloved sergeant-at-arms had died on the way to a ceremony. 5/9/2008 8:55:41 AM
 Carbon tax fueling concerns from Penticton
City officials are wondering whether the carbon tax will actually be effective. Councillor Randy Manuel questions why the province will charge the carbon tax on diesel-powered transit buses. 5/9/2008 7:08:42 AM
 Summerland Cadets to be reviewed by 'Founder'
Members of 902 Summerland Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron will parade in an annual review ceremony Sunday, May 11 at 10:45 a.m. in the Summerland Library parking lot. The squadron will parade before reviewing officer Lieutenant-Commander Gerry Pash. 5/9/2008 6:17:53 AM
 Kelowna Man gets 18 months on child porn
A Kelowna man was sentenced to 18 months in jail Thursday for possessing child pornography and distributing it on the Internet. Christopher Howard was also put on probation for three years and had restrictions put on his use of the Internet and involvement with children. 5/9/2008 6:08:27 AM
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 School rankings given a failing grade
The Fraser Institute’s annual report card on elementary schools in British Columbia was released this week and once again, school districts are denying that it is a realistic assessment of their effectiveness. Naramata Elementary rates the highest. 5/9/2008 6:05:56 AM
 Osoyoos: Border jumper to stay in jail
A U.S. man who tried to sneak into Canada while hiding in the trunk of his girlfriend‘s car at the Osoyoos border crossing, has been sentenced to another four months in jail. 5/9/2008 6:03:27 AM
 SPCA 'Open House' Saturday 11 to 3
Have you visited the Animal Centre recently? The SPCA South Okanagan/Similkameen has a full day planned for Saturday. There's a Mother's Day Plant Sale combined with all kinds of Pet events from llam to 3pm at the Centre at 2200 Dartmouth Drive. 5/8/2008 9:17:03 AM
 Fundraiser for Women's Shelters today
Winners and HomeSense, in partnership with Canadian Women’s Foundation and BMO Financial Group, is holding a cross-Canada “Shop ‘til it Stops” sales event on today, May 8th. 5/8/2008 8:25:28 AM
 Penticton police warn of copper wire thefts
Penticton Cpl. Rick Dellebuur said RCMP have been meeting with business owners and the city to discuss security measures after police received reports of thefts of copper wire and other metal pieces in the industrial area. 5/8/2008 7:36:38 AM
 Agur Lake Camp given grant
The Agur Lake Camp Society has been awarded a $100,000 Direct Access Capital Grant Rick Thorpe, MLA Okanagan-Westside announced at a champagne reception at the Penticton Ramada Inn. The reception recognized the contributions of volunteers and supporters. 5/8/2008 7:33:25 AM
 Summerland: Park hosts longboarders
The skateboards will be rolling down Giant’s Head Mountain next month during a two-day longboarding event. Recreation director Dale MacDonald says the road into Giant’s Head Mountain Park will be closed from June 28 at 6 a.m. until June 29 at 10 p.m. for the event. 5/8/2008 7:20:24 AM
 Changes coming to the Similkameen
Time was, Olalla, Keremeos, and the Similkameen were places where people on fixed or low incomes could go to escape the higher prices of the Okanagan. Time was, this area was a haven for people who appreciated independence and fewer government regulations. 5/8/2008 6:05:03 AM
 Ride the bus for free - and be green
A day‘s free bus service could go a long way towards increasing Penticton residents‘ environmental awareness, says a local high school student. Brandan Chapman, a student at Princess Margaret Secondary School, has gained city council support for an alternate travel day on Friday, May 23rd. 5/8/2008 6:01:54 AM
 Crisis strategy leaves energy bosses in dark
Despite a new federal strategy years in the making, people operating Canada's nuclear reactors, oil and gas pipelines, electrical grids and other critical infrastructure still do not know who to call in case of a major national emergency. 5/8/2008 5:49:21 AM
 Kelowna: Water in pontoons not a concern
The pontoons for the William R. Bennett Bridge have some water in them, but not to worry. “There is water in quite a few of the pontoons because a little bit of water gets in when they are doing their concrete curing and so forth,” Jon Buckle said. 5/8/2008 5:11:22 AM
 Budget money eases middle school stress
Some of the stresses linked to teaching at the middle school level will be eased following budget changes by Okanagan Skaha school district trustees. 5/8/2008 5:07:37 AM
 Naramata made cheese celebrated in Globe
Combining the richness of Stilton and the buttery flavour of Roquefort, Tiger Blue brings European punch to the Okanagan Valley. Gitta Sutherland, owner of Poplar Grove, which produces the cheese, offers a glimpse at the life of a developing Tiger Blue. 5/7/2008 8:10:12 PM
 Vernon: Case continues to identify skull
The remains of the human skull found by Okanagan Indian Band members April 26 are back in the hands of police. Members of the RCMP’s South East District major crimes unit are now scanning missing person files to help identify the victim. 5/7/2008 1:28:30 PM
 OkaSim: Temperature kept snow around longer
Allan Chapman, head of the river forecast centre in Victoria, says warmer weather in the past couple of days has resulted in some of the snowpack beginning to melt at the higher elevations, while mid-elevation snow began melting during the daytime a week or so ago. 5/7/2008 1:26:08 PM
 Globe and Mail says, Deep fruit freeze devastates Okanagan orchards
Okanagan fruit growers are anxiously checking the flowers in their budding orchards to see how badly their crops were hit by an unseasonably cold spring topped off by an Arctic front two weeks ago. (Editor's note: Article says Naramata Bench halfway down Okanagan Lake?) 5/7/2008 12:59:37 PM
 Penticton: Beach club comes to a halt
Plans for the construction of the Skaha Beach Club and Spa have come to an end. The official announcement was made by Mel Reeves chief executive officer for My Second Home Developments Tuesday. 5/7/2008 7:02:52 AM
 Valley: Money talks for school playground
It‘s looking like the kids at Pearson Road Elementary School are going to get a third-rate playground because their parents aren‘t well-to-do. The kids have brought in money from home for the “penny jar,” but the provincial government has spurned them in favour of children whose parents are better off financially.
5/7/2008 7:00:16 AM
 Oliver: Lawsuit names mayor, area C director
A lawsuit has been filed by Oliver’s John Micka, naming Mayor Ron Hovanes and Area C Director Allan Patton as two of 12 defendants. "I am not even going to try to comprehend what he is asking for in his writ," said Mayor Ron Hovanes. 5/7/2008 6:56:38 AM
 May full of Penticton Centennial events
Well May is here and it is starting to feel like spring, finally. And what a busy centennial May is planned. We kicked off Youth Week in style at City Centre with Eterna, Coun. Rory McIvor and a wildly enthusiastic group of young people. 5/7/2008 6:52:13 AM
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