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Penticton today: KISU swimmers making waves, cold snap crops and Bon Jovi looking for opening band

News from here, there and everywhere to get your Wednesday started.
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Good morning, Penticton.

Wednesday will have a mix of sun and clouds with a high of -7 C and a low of -12 C. See the full seven day forecast here.

Speaking of the weather, area farmers are taking a wait-and-see attitude toward how prolonged frigid weather may have affected their crops. Read more: Okanagan orchardists hoping cold didn't injure crops

Over the next year-and-a-half, Penticton is going to be catching up on 15 years of changes to the community, society and planning ideals. Read more: City to spend 19 months on new community plan

A pair of Penticton KISU swimmers are making waves. Jaren LeFranc and Tyler Wall were carded by Swimming Canada, a first for the local club. Read more: KISU swimmers get Swimming Canada recognition

Do you have a band? And, do you want to open for Bon Jovi? The New Jersey-based platinum-selling rockers are holding a contest to choose bands or singers to open for their upcoming tour. Read more: Contest will pick opening acts for Bon Jovi tour

In case you missed it; Okanagan Falls Volunteer Firefighters celebrated the 50 years of service fire chief Bob Haddow has given to the community.