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Wednesday, October 14, 2015 1:45 PM
Most people would assume that, after raising nine children of their own, Penticton’s Edith van de Watering and her husband, Harry Niehe, were looking forward to an empty nest. However, Edith and Harry had other ideas.
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Friday, October 9, 2015 10:00 AM
The City of Penticton is commissioning a labour market study to investigate the South Okanagan’s workforce needs, strengths and opportunities, thanks to $71,300 in government Community and Employer Partnership funding.
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Wednesday, August 5, 2015 9:00 AM
It’s a feast for the eyes as Canada’s legendary Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds are returning to the 68th annual Penticton Peach Festival in August.
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Friday, July 10, 2015 3:15 PM
Responding to dry conditions, the Government of B.C. has announced a Level 3 drought rating for the South Thompson, Nicola, Similkameen, Okanagan-Kettle and Skagit regions.
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Thursday, June 18, 2015 3:15 PM
The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone today announced a South Okanagan-based pilot project for its new cycling tourism signage and marketing strategy.
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015 9:45 AM
Affordable seniors' rental housing is being preserved in Penticton, thanks to approximately $6.5 million in long-term financing from the B.C. government to help a non-profit group purchase Charles Manor.
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Monday, April 13, 2015 2:11 PM
Speeches, singing and traditional drumming highlighted a new agreement signing to support aboriginal student success in the Okanagan Skaha school district (SD 67).
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Friday, April 10, 2015 2:01 PM
Whether you'rere a connoisseur or a new explorer of B.C. wine, David and Cynthia Enns, owners of Laughing Stock Vineyards, want all British Columbians to know about the quality of their wines.
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Thursday, December 4, 2014 11:00 AM
The Penticton Indian Band will receive $40,000 from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund for a feasibility study to explore wind and hydro energy projects.
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Friday, November 28, 2014 10:04 AM
Ten Aboriginal learners in the Okanagan region are on the path to becoming early childhood educators thanks to a community-based education and training partnership with the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology (NVIT).
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