News Items tag as: Penticton Indian Band 2021

Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program
October 29, 2021 - 8:00 PM

sw?wikist (Corporal Justin George) has been chosen to form part of the vigil for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa, alongside five other “outstanding Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members.”
RCMP identify deceased in hopes of advancing Penticton suspicious death investigation
October 14, 2021 - 3:15 PM

Police are looking for information about a suspicious death near Penticton yesterday.
Penticton Indian Band not recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day
September 30, 2021 - 12:55 PM

Penticton Indian Band chief and council will not be recognizing today as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Minimal growth on Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton as crews plan prescribed burns
August 31, 2021 - 11:33 AM

Although strong winds could be felt overnight in the South Okanagan, the B.C. Wildfire Service crews working on the Skaha Creek wildfire reported light winds and no significant growth overnight.
Young people working for Coyote Cruises on Penticton channel victims of racial slurs from floaters
August 12, 2021 - 11:22 AM

Many of the staff at Coyote Cruises in Penticton are teenagers from the Penticton Indian Band, and some of those young employees were victims of racism and a physical altercation by drunken floaters going down the channel yesterday.
UPDATE: Two South Okanagan churches burned down
June 21, 2021 - 1:58 PM

Those closest to the two century-old Catholic churches that were razed by fire Monday morning are in disbelief and anger.
Penticton Indian Band COVID-19 cases grow to 10
April 29, 2021 - 6:01 PM

The Penticton Indian Band is dealing with increased COVID-19 cases following the discovery of a COVID-19 positive case in the community earlier this week.
Penticton Indian Band issues 2nd cougar warning after dogs attacked
April 23, 2021 - 2:30 PM

The Penticton Indian Band continues to warn residents of a potential cougar threat on the reserve.
Cougar warning issued at Penticton Indian Band after dog attacked
April 22, 2021 - 4:00 PM

Residents of the Penticton Indian Band are being warned to keep a close eye on their pets following a cougar attack on a dog earlier this week.
Penticton Indian Band applauds City's move to limit Spiller Road subdivision
February 22, 2021 - 4:18 PM

The Penticton Indian Band is praising Penticton city council’s decision not to allow a rezoning application that would allow for a proposed 300-plus unit residential subdivision on Spiller Road.
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News Items tag as: Penticton Indian Band 2021

Penticton Indian Band member honoured through Remembrance Day Sentry program

RCMP identify deceased in hopes of advancing Penticton suspicious death investigation

Penticton Indian Band not recognizing Truth and Reconciliation Day

Minimal growth on Skaha Creek wildfire near Penticton as crews plan prescribed burns

Young people working for Coyote Cruises on Penticton channel victims of racial slurs from floaters

UPDATE: Two South Okanagan churches burned down

Penticton Indian Band COVID-19 cases grow to 10

Penticton Indian Band issues 2nd cougar warning after dogs attacked

Cougar warning issued at Penticton Indian Band after dog attacked

Penticton Indian Band applauds City's move to limit Spiller Road subdivision

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