News Items tag as: PNSEP2018

When and where to cast your ballot in Penticton
October 18, 2018 - 2:00 PM

PENTICTON - Whether you're a first-time voter or just looking for a brief refresher on how and where you can vote in the Penticton civic election, here's a quick reminder on where you need to be to cast a ballot.
South Okanagan History: For a short period of time in 1934, Orofino Mountain was an economic force in the South Okanagan
October 01, 2018 - 5:00 PM

OLIVER - More than 80 years ago, new ore discoveries on a mountain southwest of Penticton gave the South Okanagan an economic shot in the arm, and for the briefest period of time made Orofino Mountain the centre of the South Okanagan universe.
Youth or experience? Voters have lots of choice in Penticton municipal election
September 28, 2018 - 1:39 PM

PENTICTON - One choice Penticton residents will have in the upcoming Oct. 20 municipal election is whether they would like to elect a more youthful council or stick with old, familiar and predictable personalities from the past.
Wine festival highlights South Okanagan weekend events
September 28, 2018 - 10:25 AM

PENTICTON - This weekend the South Okanagan is alive with wine related activities. There’s also a gruelling foot race to end the running season, a walk for a good cause, and a not-so-sexy comedy at the Cleland Theatre.
Senior-oriented Penticton all candidates forum planned
September 27, 2018 - 2:15 PM

PENTICTON - Seniors interested in hearing from prospective candidates for mayor and city council will have a special opportunity to meet with them at an all candidates forum planned at the Penticton Seniors' Drop-In Centre next week.
Some candidates for regional district director have already won
September 27, 2018 - 2:00 PM

PENTICTON - Depending where you live in the South Okanagan and Similkameen, you may or may not be voting for a regional district director.
Mexican man awaiting bail hearing on drug smuggling charges
September 26, 2018 - 5:00 PM

PENTICTON - A Mexican man accused of smuggling drugs across the Canada-U.S. border near Osoyoos made a brief appearance in Penticton court this morning.
Penticton mayor's race is no longer this candidate's biggest battle
September 26, 2018 - 2:50 PM

PENTICTON - A Penticton mayoral candidate is fighting not only a political battle, but a legal one as well.
City of Penticton issues reminder about new election sign regulations
September 26, 2018 - 2:00 PM

PENTICTON - The City of Penticton is reminding campaigning candidates of the city’s recently revamped political signage regulations.
Highways ministry preparing to fix South Okanagan highways damaged by spring freshet
September 25, 2018 - 5:30 PM

PENTICTON - Three problem areas on South Okanagan highways damaged by recent flooding are finally about to undergo repair work.
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Iconic Penticton Peach concession stand back in local hands
After a few years with an out-of-town operator, The Peach concession stand in Penticton has a local one. Ice cream and sweets shop Tickleberry’s is going to be operating the stand this summer as well as the Skaha Main concession stand

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News Items tag as: PNSEP2018

When and where to cast your ballot in Penticton

South Okanagan History: For a short period of time in 1934, Orofino Mountain was an economic force in the South Okanagan

Youth or experience? Voters have lots of choice in Penticton municipal election

Wine festival highlights South Okanagan weekend events

Senior-oriented Penticton all candidates forum planned

Some candidates for regional district director have already won

Mexican man awaiting bail hearing on drug smuggling charges

Penticton mayor's race is no longer this candidate's biggest battle

City of Penticton issues reminder about new election sign regulations

Highways ministry preparing to fix South Okanagan highways damaged by spring freshet

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