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Prime Minister Stephen Harper talks to hundreds of Conservative supporters at a party rally at Brutus Truck Bodies in Penticton Sept. 13. Harper made several campaign stops during the day including one at a Penticton winery and others in Kelowna.

Invite-only event for Stephen Harper appearance in Penticton

Frenzied crowd of 700 chanting Conservative supporters attend invite-only rally for Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Penticton.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper talks to hundreds of Conservative supporters at a party rally at Brutus Truck Bodies in Penticton Sept. 13. Harper made several campaign stops during the day including one at a Penticton winery and others in Kelowna.
Back to school shopping brings an influx of dollars, which is important for local businesses who compare it to the Christmas shopping season.

Back to school like Christmas season for local businesses

The influx in customers requires a seasonally larger workforce.

Back to school shopping brings an influx of dollars, which is important for local businesses who compare it to the Christmas shopping season.
Country musicians Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund have released a collaborative double-single, gold-toned 7 inch vinyl record which they’re taking on tour throughout Western Canada.

Prairie partners sharing flatland sound at Dream Café

Music made in the Prairies offers a sense of locality that goes unmatched

Country musicians Belle Plaine and Blake Berglund have released a collaborative double-single, gold-toned 7 inch vinyl record which they’re taking on tour throughout Western Canada.
After more than 12 years of marriage, Celtic musicians Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster are touring across Canada to share with audiences their first collaborative album.

Celtic composers collaborate with classic rock producer

A Canadian couple of Celtic musicians found an invaluable teammate to write an album with

After more than 12 years of marriage, Celtic musicians Donnell Leahy and Natalie MacMaster are touring across Canada to share with audiences their first collaborative album.
During the filming of Quest Out West, creator and host of Quest Out West Tracy Kim Bonneau, left, was joined by actor Nathaniel Arcand (from Heartland) at the Spirit Ridge Resort and Spa, which was used as the location for the episode titled 21st Century Okanagan.

Quest Out West steeps itself in Okanagan’s historical culture

A local television producer has created a way to preserve the Syilxchen language while showcasing alluring local landscapes

During the filming of Quest Out West, creator and host of Quest Out West Tracy Kim Bonneau, left, was joined by actor Nathaniel Arcand (from Heartland) at the Spirit Ridge Resort and Spa, which was used as the location for the episode titled 21st Century Okanagan.
The Amazing Race Canada's Twitter feed teases the episode to air on Sept. 9 where contestants race through the South Okanagan.

South Okanagan featured on Amazing Race Canada

Six remaining teams headed westbound to take on the culture and landscapes of the Okanagan in an episode that airs Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. on CTV.

The Amazing Race Canada's Twitter feed teases the episode to air on Sept. 9 where contestants race through the South Okanagan.
Returning to Penticton by popular demand, Bhanga rockers En Karma were the headlining performers of the Royal Lepage Street Dance and Challenge Festival, and again were able to amass an energetic crowd at Gyro Park.

Challenge and Street Dance fusion

The inaugural mashup of two annual events in Penticton was a major success

Returning to Penticton by popular demand, Bhanga rockers En Karma were the headlining performers of the Royal Lepage Street Dance and Challenge Festival, and again were able to amass an energetic crowd at Gyro Park.
Flamenco guitarist Robert Michaels will be bringing his cultured style of music to the Dream Café on Sept. 3 and 4.

Musical mosaic coming to Dream

The globally influenced music of Robert Michaels is ready to be heard at the Dream Café

Flamenco guitarist Robert Michaels will be bringing his cultured style of music to the Dream Café on Sept. 3 and 4.

TGIF: Concerts and events listings for the South Okanagan

TGIF: Concerts and events listings for the South Okanagan

Family duo closes distance through jazz

Family duo closes distance through jazz

Family jazz duo Blackstick is heading to the Pentastic Jazz Festival Sept. 11.

Family duo closes distance through jazz

TGIF: Concerts and events listings for the South Okanagan

TGIF: Concerts and event listings for the South Okanagan

Boulder by boulder, a team of contruction workers (on the left) were seen undertaking the Penticton Creek Restoration Project on Aug. 21st. City staff and council, as well as local media (pictured right) were given a tour of the site. To allow crews to work under dry conditions, a pipe 60 centimetres in diameter is being used to carry water from upstream through the construction area.

OFF THE RECORD: Kudos for Penticton Creek restoration

The City of Penticton deserves a pat on the back for the restoration of Penticton Creek that’s underway.

Boulder by boulder, a team of contruction workers (on the left) were seen undertaking the Penticton Creek Restoration Project on Aug. 21st. City staff and council, as well as local media (pictured right) were given a tour of the site. To allow crews to work under dry conditions, a pipe 60 centimetres in diameter is being used to carry water from upstream through the construction area.
En Karma, some of the only Punjabi musicians in North American, are returning to Penticton to take part in the Street Dance and Challenge Festival on Aug. 28 and Aug. 30.

Karma comes back

One of North America’s very few Punjabi musicians will be in Penticton back by popular demand

En Karma, some of the only Punjabi musicians in North American, are returning to Penticton to take part in the Street Dance and Challenge Festival on Aug. 28 and Aug. 30.
THE ARTIST-OWNERS of Martin Street Art and Music Gallery are inviting the public to celebrate their grand opening celebrations on Aug. 28, Aug. 29 and Aug. 30. The opening events give art lovers the chance to enjoy the creations and meet the owners and resident artists.

Local artists launch factory for creativity

The Martin Street Art and Music Gallery is ready to launch after the endless efforts of three established local artists

THE ARTIST-OWNERS of Martin Street Art and Music Gallery are inviting the public to celebrate their grand opening celebrations on Aug. 28, Aug. 29 and Aug. 30. The opening events give art lovers the chance to enjoy the creations and meet the owners and resident artists.
Wally’s Warehouse Waifs will be performing eight shows at the 2015 Pentastic Jazz Festival

Warehouse Waifs hit the jazz festival stage

Among the many musicians travelling from around the continent to join Pentastic Jazz Festival is Wally’s Warehouse Waifs

Wally’s Warehouse Waifs will be performing eight shows at the 2015 Pentastic Jazz Festival
A member of Team Xtreme pictured at the 2014 Challenge Penticton event

Challenge Penticton joins forces with DPA Street Dance Festival

Collaboration between the annual Street Dance Festival and Challenge Penticton

A member of Team Xtreme pictured at the 2014 Challenge Penticton event
Blues rocker Bill Bourne will be at the Grist Mill on Aug. 29

Bill Bourne bringing blue to Grist Mill

Musician Bill Bourne has blues in his blood, and he’s ready to bleed his heart out at the Grist Mill this weekend

Blues rocker Bill Bourne will be at the Grist Mill on Aug. 29
Boulder by boulder, a team of contruction workers (on the left) were seen undertaking the Penticton Creek Restoration Project on Aug. 21st. City staff and council, as well as local media (pictured right) were given a tour of the site. To allow crews to work under dry conditions, a pipe 60 centimetres in diameter is being used to carry water from upstream through the construction area.

Penticton Creek undergoes rehabilitation

A milestone has been hit in the Penticton Creek restoration.

Boulder by boulder, a team of contruction workers (on the left) were seen undertaking the Penticton Creek Restoration Project on Aug. 21st. City staff and council, as well as local media (pictured right) were given a tour of the site. To allow crews to work under dry conditions, a pipe 60 centimetres in diameter is being used to carry water from upstream through the construction area.
Metal sculptor Clint George works on one of the unique pieces of artwork at his home shop. He was commissioned to do a commemorative piece for the 50th anniversary of the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre which will be unveiled Aug. 22 during a special afternoon celebration.

Penticton Peach Bowl’s metallic milestone

With the first 50 years gone by at the PTCC, it was decided that an artistic centrepiece was needed to honour the upcoming 50 years

Metal sculptor Clint George works on one of the unique pieces of artwork at his home shop. He was commissioned to do a commemorative piece for the 50th anniversary of the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre which will be unveiled Aug. 22 during a special afternoon celebration.
National president Mike Palecek (left) of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and local president Wayne Anderson at the Save Canada Post rally on Lakeshore Drive Aug. 18.

Canada Post cuts could hurt locally

A nationwide campaign to 'save Canada Post' made a stop in Penticton Aug. 18.

National president Mike Palecek (left) of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers and local president Wayne Anderson at the Save Canada Post rally on Lakeshore Drive Aug. 18.