May 2014 [PDF - 1.1 MB]

Monthly Newsletter – May 2014
WestJet charts a course for
Report geese
Penticton starting in October and nests to
the region
In a continued effort to
control the Canada Goose
population, the Okanagan
Valley Goose Management
Program has begun its annual
egg addling program. Now in
its eighth year, this program
has prevented the exponential
increase of the non-migratory
resident goose population that
inhabits the valley year round.
The bags are packed and
countdown is on: The City of
Penticton is on its way after WestJet
Encore announced today that a new
non-stop Calgary and Penticton
connection will begin in October.
South Okanagan’s strong custom
manufacturing sector serves the
world, and its Canadian market is
concentrated in northern Alberta,
Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The
new eastern flight will reduce the
time required to get to Calgary by
at least two hours, making it faster
for business travellers or oil-patch
workers to return home.
The Penticton Regional Airport
(YYF) was selected by the Calgarybased airline as part of its regional
carrier expansion program. Nonstop service on Bombardier Q400 Tourism operators and event
NextGen planes will touch down in organizers have been consistent
Penticton starting Oct. 26, 2014.
in seeking direct flights between
Calgary and Penticton for their
Much of the economy of the customers.
South Okanagan is tied to eastern
destinations, and more efficient The City of Penticton is now
connections to Alberta and central reaching out to South Okanagan
Canada have been in demand stakeholders for contributions
throughout the region. The toward this vital service.
Street sweeping ongoing
Public Works has commenced the
annual street sweeping program
including major arterial roads,
collector roads and parking lots.
alternated. This year, Public Works
started the work at the north end.
It began in April and takes three
months to complete the entire City.
Each year, the starting point for
residential streets and lanes is
For more information, please call
250 490-2500.
penticton.ca
The Okanagan Valley Goose
Management program works to
control the reproductive output
of Canada geese, particularly
in public spaces. Trained
contractors identify mating
pairs and nesting sites and will
complete the addling program
by the end of May.
Most communities in the
Okanagan Valley struggle with
management of these nonmigratory Canada Geese. They
adapted, thriving in the mild
Okanagan climate. As a result,
the number of geese has grown
with few natural controls,
creating a need to manage this
population.
Key to the success of the
program is finding the new
nests. The public is asked to
assist by reporting lone geese,
pairs of geese or nest locations
on private or public land
by emailing coordinator@
okanagangooseplan.com or
calling 1-877-943-3209. The
public is also asked to keep
away from goose nests and to
avoid touching the eggs.
City of Penticton 171 Main St Penticton, BC V2A 5A9
P: 250-490-2400 F: 250-490-2402 E: [email protected]
our vision
Penticton is an innovative, adventurous
waterfront City that focuses on sustainability,
community and economic opportunity.
Skaha Lake Fitness Park open Council
Highlights
A special park bench
proposed for Rotary Park
by the Penticton Historic
Automobile Society was
approved, to honour Peach
City Beach Cruise event and
its founder Ken Paton.
Your workout could be moving gym is accessible and designed for
outdoors, after the Skaha Lake people of all fitness levels.
Fitness Park officially opened for
The equipment is eco-friendly
public use.
and powered by users. Equipment
A new outdoor fitness park was includes a warm-up station, air
installed beside the sport courts in strider, double leg press, combo
Skaha Lake Park, featuring special press and pull, sit-up bench and
exercise equipment that can accessible multi-gym.
simulate your favourite workout
Combined with the walking paths
right by the waterfront.
and stunning lake views, the park
Funded in part by the Government offers community members a great
of Canada’s New Horizons for way to stay in shape and increase
Seniors Program, the new outdoor their quality of life.
Spotlight: Box Office Graphics
It is often the lifestyle that draws
business people to Penticton. That
was the case for Doug Howard and
Linda Downey, who visited the area
and decided to move their Ontariobased business to Penticton in 2013.
Located in the 100 block of Main
Street, Box Office Graphics produces
labels onto rigid containers. They
design and create the products
needed to print on plastics.
They also purchased the local
Summit Screenprinting Supplies
– a complementary business that
provides the supplies like specialty
ink needed for their businesses.
Their secret to success? Focusing
on the basics: connecting with
customers, expanding product
availability, improving service and
online presences and expanding
the markets.
Welcome to the new look
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new look in the newsletter to make City Page advertising to come.
it easier for you to identify materials
We always welcome your feedback!
from the municipality.
Call 250-490-2583 and let us know
Larger fonts will be used to make it what you think.
penticton.ca
UBCO Capstone Group 21
student consulting team
provided three key solutions
to attracting new residents:
increase awareness of
opportunities in Penticton,
attract French-speaking
population and subsidize
housing and carriage houses
Council recommended to the
Liquor Control and Licensing
Branch that the Sun Country
Lanes’ liquor application be
approved.
A zoning variance for 186
Lakeside Ct. was approved to
reduce the front yard setback
from six metres to 3.4 metres
to accommodate a new
carport and deck.
Storefront uses along the
newly revitalized Martin
Street were considered. An
expansion of the program
would allow businesses to
use flex spaces in front of
their building. The proposed
bylaw was sent to the
Downtown Revitalization
Select Committee for review.
Meet your Council
MAYOR Garry Litke
COUNCILLORS
Wes Hopkin Andrew Jakubeit
Helena Konanz
Katie Robinson
Judy Sentes
John Vassilaki
City of Penticton 171 Main St Penticton, BC V2A 5A9
P: 250-490-2400 F: 250-490-2402 E: [email protected]