3rd annual ride in memory of Penticton’s Rex Gill Sept. 25

Penticton resident Rex Gill sharing a moment with a puppy. Gill was killed in a mistaken identity case in January 2019. His murder remains unsolved. The 3rd memorial ride for Rex takes place Sept. 25. (Submitted)
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School District 83 Superintendent Donna Kriger announced hold and secure measures at Salmon Arm schools were lifted as of Sept. 20, 2021. (File photo)

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Penticton Museum’s Brown Bag Lectures are back with the first one turning food waste to flower food

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In 2018, Salmon Arm council said it was firmly against groundwater extraction for commercial water bottles. (File photo)

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On Tuesday, city council will vote whether to accept the plan or not

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