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Penticton today: School support, gang prevention program coming, Trudeau shuffle and more

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Good morning, Penticton.

The weather forecast from Environment Canada states there is a 40 per cent chance of flurries this morning. Winds gusting up to 20 kilometres will become light near midnight. Today's high is -5 C and low is -10 C.

The new $50 million education fund announced by the province is just the tip of the iceberg. Read more: School district looking forward to more student support

Penticton and South Okanagan students are going to get a glimpse into the gang world from B.C. police. Read more: Gang education, prevention and awareness initiative coming to Penticton

A one-of-a-kind sentimental piece is missing after thieves ransacked a Keremeos home. Read more: Sentimental saddle and rifle stolen

The deadline is coming up in January to register for the Penticton Kiwanis Music, Dance and Speech Arts Festival. Read more: Register for Kiwanis Festival

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to give his cabinet a makeover today and it may serve as a preview to a larger cabinet realignment expected this summer. Read more: Trudeau plans cabinet shuffle involving up to a third of the positions