The Penticton Western News is looking to hear more from our community members and is interested in finding out what they love about Penticton.
We are profiling different residents for our community section, by asking them to answer a list of questions about Penticton and why they think it is so great.
This week we are profiling Helena Konanz who has have lived in the South Okanagan for 22 years and is a City of Penticton councillor.
Find out what Konanz thinks about her community of Penticton.
When someone says ‘Penticton’ what’s the first thing that comes to mind?
Beautiful beaches, mountains, vineyards and wildlife.
If you could change or improve one thing about your community what would it be?
Expand Okanagan College campus and transform Penticton into a true college town.
What’s your favourite local company?
Okanagan Chiropractic Centre.
What are the top three places you would recommend that tourists visit when they are in Penticton?
The KVR bike trail, Okanagan beach, and the Okanagan River Channel.
What do you see for the community in 20 years?
An expansion of economic, social and cultural opportunities which will make Penticton more diverse and welcoming to a broader range of people.
If you know someone that you would like to see profiled please have them fill out the form by going to the link and have them submit a photo (horizontal) as well. https://kcnforms.wufoo.eu/forms/w1j6ukk41dqsfs9/
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