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Thursday Night Showcase goes tonightThursday Night Showcase goes tonight The Thursday Night Showcase returns to the cozy confines of Smith and Company Coffee House in Penticton tonight at 8 p.m. This is the second concert for a series of events featuring local talent. On the second Thursday of each month, local musician Kyle Anderson will host four local acts in an unplugged environment. 3/11/2010 5:46:03 AM

Summerland Fruit plant shutting down, 40 jobs lostSummerland Fruit plant shutting down, 40 jobs lost A fruit snack company in Summerland will be closing its doors here at the end of May. On Tuesday, SunOpta Healthy Fruit Snacks announced the pending closure of its Summerland facilities on May 28. The company makes dried apple leather and fruit snacks under the Kettle Valley Fruit Snacks label. 3/11/2010 5:32:26 AM

RCMP seize drugs headed for the Lower MainlandRCMP seize drugs headed for the Lower Mainland Princeton RCMP in conjunction with the Osyoos based Integrated Border Enforcement Team seized a sizeable amount of marijuana last Thursday. Police took four men from the Lower Mainland into custody as the result of two separate roadside stops. 3/11/2010 5:27:59 AM

Penticton Murder suspect convicted previously in death of childPenticton Murder suspect convicted previously in death of child The man charged with killing 53-year-old Terrence Dale Wooley outside a Penticton pub last year was convicted of beating a three-year-old girl to death in Kingston, Ont., in 1999. In March of 2002, Michael Richard Beauchamp, then 31, was given five years for the crime. 3/11/2010 5:19:19 AM

Osoyoos toughens it's stance on boating and waterOsoyoos toughens it's stance on boating and water The Town of Osoyoos is ready to take more control of what is happening on Osoyoos Lake – and on March 15, the public will have an opportunity to give its opinion of a proposed water zone bylaw at a public hearing. Osoyoos town council gave first reading to the bylaw on March 1. 3/10/2010 4:56:34 PM

Olympic experience amazing for Justin KrippsOlympic experience amazing for Justin Kripps Summerland’s Justin Kripps said his four-man team with Pierre Lueders, Neville Wright and Jesse Lumsden was pleased with fifth at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. “We got unlucky the first day with the snow and crashes in front of us but we fought hard through it and gave it our best,” he said. 3/10/2010 4:52:51 PM

Editorial from Penticton Western News on City HallEditorial from Penticton Western News on City Hall Phrases belt-tightening and fiscal responsibility have been well-used over the past year as governments, businesses and individuals at every level fought to deal with the effects of the global recession, the worst economic crisis the world has faced since the Great Depression. 3/10/2010 4:49:58 PM

Keremeos grapples with continuing vandalism issueKeremeos grapples with continuing vandalism issue Vandalism was the topic of a discussion at Keremeos council meeting. Councillor Gary Thielmann expressed a degree of frustration. “People are holding us responsible,” he told the other councillors. “They are blaming council for not doing more.” (Ed: Welocme to local politics councillor. That's how it works.) 3/10/2010 3:08:32 PM

OkaSim: Thieves targeting rural residencesOkaSim: Thieves targeting rural residences Several residential break and enters in the area have Penticton RCMP reminding residents to ensure their homes are not left unsecured. Cpl. Martin Trudeau said the break-ins have been taking place during the day time hours between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. 3/10/2010 3:04:40 PM

 Okanagan Similkameen Snowpack points to drought Okanagan Similkameen Snowpack points to drought Current snow conditions suggest the B.C. Southern Interior could be facing its second straight summer of drought conditions. In most areas, low-elevation snow is generally absent and mid-elevation snow throughout Interior valleys is well below normal. 3/10/2010 1:44:20 PM

 
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Kaleden: Stop work order on home being built of 'spare parts'Kaleden: Stop work order on home being built of 'spare parts' Boyd Jacobs faced the wrath of the regional district board of directors at the March 4 regular board meeting. The property in question is well known to residents of Kaleden because of its unique construction. The dwelling is being constructed, in part, out of a series of what were formerly bridge structures. 3/10/2010 6:16:20 AM

Osoyoos, Letter to Editor about Anarchist Mountain vs RDOSOsoyoos, Letter to Editor about Anarchist Mountain vs RDOS Let me establish right in the beginning that I have no intent to criticize any particular individual within the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS). The RDOS staff are generally intelligent, hard-working, enthusiastic, imaginative and want to be productive and do a good job. 3/10/2010 5:37:27 AM

College seeks nominationsCollege seeks nominations The Okanagan College Alumni Association (OCAA) is once again calling for nominations Distinguished Alumni and Young Alumni awards, looking to honour graduates of the college who are making a significant impact on their profession or in their community. 3/10/2010 5:35:25 AM

Vees power way to Game 1 winVees power way to Game 1 win On a night they weren‘t at their best, the Penticton Vees were bailed out by their all-star goaltender and their league-leading power play. Denver Manderson and Beau Bennett notched power play goals as the Vees topped the Westside Warriors 3-1. Vernon Vipers beat Quesnel 6 - 2 in their opener. 3/10/2010 5:23:38 AM

Pen Hi student wins major awardPen Hi student wins major award A Penticton Secondary School filmmaker won an award for a public service announcement that was part of a nationwide campaign to fight racism. Grade 11 student Jordan Findlay‘s effort, titled What Defines You?, is a 45-second video entry for About the Racism. Stop It! National Video Competition. 3/10/2010 5:20:24 AM

'Big talk': 90% of positions 'cut' by Stockwell Day were vacant'Big talk': 90% of positions 'cut' by Stockwell Day were vacant Treasury Board President Stockwell Day is trumpeting job cuts at government boards and agencies in the name of fiscal prudence – but the measures are largely phantom restraint because most affected posts are empty and have been for some time. Only 27 of the 245 jobs being cut are currently filled. 3/9/2010 7:50:04 PM

Update: Second-degree murder charge for Penticton manUpdate: Second-degree murder charge for Penticton man A Penticton man has been charged with second degree murder in connection with the homicide death of 53-year-old Terrence Dale Wooley. Penticton RCMP General Investigation Section arrested 40-year-old Michael Richard Beauchamp of Penticton on March 5 for the murder of Wooley last April. 3/9/2010 6:24:06 PM

Petition taken up over changes to Community Centre Petition taken up over changes to Community Centre Tina Martin can‘t understand why Penticton city council won‘t guarantee soon-to-be-laid-off community centre workers their jobs back when the facility reopens next year. Martin, a mother of three young children, launched a petition campaign outside the community centre Monday. 3/9/2010 6:49:36 AM

Beach Boys will play the South Okanagan Events CentreBeach Boys will play the South Okanagan Events Centre Global Spectrum announced the Beach Boys will play the South Okanagan Events Centre May 13. Tickets cost $60 and $40, plus applicable service charges, and will be available beginning Friday at noon. 3/9/2010 6:28:12 AM

Penticton Peewees need win to advancePenticton Peewees need win to advance The host Penticton Vees can advance to the semifinals of the provincial peewee tier 2 hockey championships with a victory in their last round-robin game today at Memorial Arena. The last round-robin game at the eight-team tourney is at 11 am. as Campbell River plays Quesnel. 3/9/2010 5:46:48 AM

 Penticton: Teenager pleads guilty in slaying Penticton: Teenager pleads guilty in slaying A Penticton teenager charged with the stabbing death of a 25-year-old man near Skaha Beach almost two years ago has pled guilty to manslaughter. A second-degree murder trial had been scheduled to start Monday. Peter Deschaine died of wounds sustained in a fight near the Skaha Beach concession. 3/9/2010 5:43:47 AM

Travelling legal advice for women coming to Keremeos Travelling legal advice for women coming to Keremeos Do you need a Legal Advocate? Are you unable to get to Penticton? The Penticton and Area Women’s Centre’s Legal Advocate is available for Drop-In Hours from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 16, 2010 – Keremeos at the Library. 3/9/2010 5:39:57 AM

Osoyoos: Shovels going into ground on Waste projectOsoyoos: Shovels going into ground on Waste project The tender for Phase 1 of the Northwest Sector Sewer Project has been assigned and that means shovels will likely be in the ground within the next two weeks. At their March 1 meeting, Osoyoos town councillors agreed to give the tender to a Penticton company called Sunland Utilities. 3/8/2010 6:21:57 PM

Cawston family makes additional generous donation to Keremeos Health CentreCawston family makes additional generous donation to Keremeos Health Centre Gurdial Singh Dhaliwal of Cawston was grateful for the treatment he received from the Keremeos Diagnostic and Treatment Centre. Gurdial made a donation of $10,000 to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation. He passed away last month. Gurdial’s family recently donated another $9,500 in memory of their father and husband. 3/8/2010 5:47:57 PM

Apex Mountain Resort Busy Through Spring BreakApex Mountain Resort Busy Through Spring Break Mother Nature is helping Apex Mountain Resort this Spring Break. GM James Shalman says spring like temperatures caused some of the white stuff to melt last week, but those conditions have turned a 180 degrees which good news for those hitting the slopes. 3/8/2010 5:11:58 PM

Search is on for Penticton’s worst driverSearch is on for Penticton’s worst driver TV show Canada’s Worst Driver is calling on Penticton residents to nominate the next round of dramatically dismal drivers for season six of the Discovery Channel series. The show will be in Penticton in April searching for drivers in desperate need of rehabilitation for the upcoming season 3/8/2010 5:09:58 PM

RDOS: Olympic spotlight shines on regionRDOS: Olympic spotlight shines on region The 20-by-40-foot tented area that the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen was allocated on B.C. Street for a $50,000 commitment during the O Zone festival held in Richmond over the Olympics (Feb. 12-28) was a success. 3/8/2010 5:06:50 PM

Tories to unveil public service efficiency planTories to unveil public service efficiency plan The Harper government will launch a campaign this week to freeze-and-squeeze the public service, but Treasury Board President Stockwell Day says he is looking to avoid a major battle with front-line federal workers who will be most affected. 3/8/2010 6:29:07 AM

 KVR art students among those to recognize World Women’s Day KVR art students among those to recognize World Women’s Day The creative works of a group of arts club students from KVR Middle School commemorating International Women‘s Day is currently on display at the Penticton Public Library. Teacher Lindsey Mennell said she collaborated with Chandra Wong of the Penticton and Area Women‘s Centre on the project. 3/8/2010 5:52:11 AM

 Expect delays: Highway 97 upgrades are back in full swing Expect delays: Highway 97 upgrades are back in full swing With the return of spring-like weather, construction on the Highway 97 upgrade north of Summerland has resumed and some minor traffic delays may be encountered. Work is now concentrating on the “rock slip” area, where some off-road work is to begin this week. 3/8/2010 5:36:16 AM

 
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