Mayor meets with White Cane Club members

Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit met with members of the Penticton White Cane club recently at a special luncheon.

Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit talks to members of the Penticotn White Cane Club at the group's luncheon at Jimmy's Kitchen Feb. 11. During the meeting the mayor outlined some of the city's ongoing programs and what the future holds in store for the municipality including the work with the Penticton Indian Band.

Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit talks to members of the Penticotn White Cane Club at the group's luncheon at Jimmy's Kitchen Feb. 11. During the meeting the mayor outlined some of the city's ongoing programs and what the future holds in store for the municipality including the work with the Penticton Indian Band.

Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit talked to members of the Penticotn White Cane Club at the group’s luncheon at Jimmy’s Kitchen Feb. 11. During the meeting the mayor outlined some of the city’s ongoing programs and what the future holds in store for the municipality including the work with the Penticton Indian Band.

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