Undercover officers net three in drug busts

Penticton undercover RCMP officers have taken more than $15,000 in drugs off the streets in under two weeks. The most recent and biggest of the three busts came on July 7 when a Penticton man allegedly sold ecstasy to an undercover RCMP police officer. Cavin Noonan, 28, was arrested by the... more

Sports in BRIEF

Twin Lakes golfers to the waltz Kirk Dawson's four-some with Art Moore, Barry Palmer and Gord Sheehan were the top team in the waltz time event at Twins Lake Golf. The group shot 116 and were followed by John Schneider's group... more

• Apex tracks down elite dirt bike riders
• Loss tough to swallow for Pinnacles mens coach
• Upward basketball camp goes beyond learning hoops skills

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Dealing with a deficit in the Best Place on Earth

Brace yourself, looks like we're in for a bumpy ride in the so-called Best Place on Earth. Finance Minister Colin Hansen announced this week that his previous assertion on what the provincial deficit would look like fell a bit short. I... more

• Dyer Straits — A climate of change
• Coming to terms with Canadian faults
• Self-government is good for you

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Closing the book on school year

The teachers of Okanagan Skaha congratulate the graduating students of 2009. They must be commended for their diligence and energy, their commitment to their schools, and their contributions to our communities. We wish them well in the future, be it... more

• Not fit for public consumption
• Grants benefit historic site
• Legion’s problems rooted in history

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Jackson memorial reflected lifestyle

Michael Jackson is 2009's global warming. Everywhere you look, he's all you see: "Billie Jean" has replaced public service announcements on climate change; we may yet see the price at the pumps go up for a provincial "Jackson Tax" to... more

• Prison zombies tribute to Michael Jackson can't be topped
• Inching towards full metric conversion
• A set-up for the cup?

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