News - Penticton Western News http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news RSS Feed for News - Penticton Western News en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:58:55 GMT School rankings dismissed by teachers’ union http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/139047264.html Fraser Institute's report card on B.C.'s elementary schools shows almost one in five students failed to meet provincial standard B.C. cherries getting ready to fly to China http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/139110954.html New deal could increase cherry sales by $10 million Long-time Penticton educator moving on http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/139120924.html Bill Bidlake, who has been principal at Penticton Secondary since the rebuilt school opened in 2008, will be retiring this year. WestJet regional service could be ready for takeoff in 2013 http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/139053279.html Penticton Facebook campaign has appeared on the company's radar Band sets sights on halfway house http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/139058894.html Tuesday open house will provide information on proposed Osoyoos facility for Aboriginal offenders Penticton population grows three per cent http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/138956994.html Princeton posts decline in population amid growing South Okanagan communities Variety brings boost to brothers http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/139056329.html Penticton brothers featured on this weekend's Show of Hearts Telethon Penticton mayor puts unsightly properties on notice http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/139040154.html Proposed bylaw changes will compel owners to clean up abandoned and vacant lots Crime Stoppers mug shots of the week http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/139033459.html Crime Stoppers seeking the public’s assistance in locating individuals wanted on warrants Clean-up work continues at fire site http://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/news/139033394.html Heavy equipment is currently being used to clear away the debris from last weekend's fire on Front Street