As I write this, I hear the sound of jets departing the Penticton airport. If you live in a big city, that might not sound like a big deal. But here in Penticton - where the biggest commercial aircraft that serves the city nowadays is a Dash-8 - the sound of jets is something special... especially when it's the sound of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in formation. The Snowbirds opened the 2008 … [Read more...]
Penticton Peach Festival Starts Today
The biggest and busiest event of the year in Penticton, British Columbia is undoubtedly the Peach Festival, otherwise known as Peachfest. Beginning back in 1947 to celebrate the peach harvest, 2008 marks the 61st annual Peachfest, which runs from August 5th through 10th. It actually started last night with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds reception at the Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre … [Read more...]
Snowbirds Reception at the Penticton Lakeside
Jennifer and I attended a meet and greet for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds last night at the Penticton Lakeside Resort Convention Centre & Casino. Snowbirds Commanding Officer Major Robert Mitchell and Public Affairs Officer Captain Jennifer Jones presented commemorative posters to Peachfest organizers and Penticton dignitaries including Mayor Jake Kimberly. The team was also on hand for … [Read more...]