School District 67

• Three South Okanagan elementary schools set to permanently close

  Three South Okanagan elementary schools will permanently close in June 2025.

  Education

  Apr 18
  
• School District 67 says it may have been breached by a cyberattack

  The school district confirmed that some 'unusual activity' was detected last month, followed by a shutdown of key online services.

  Canada

  Mar 6
  
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• Penticton’s aging population impacting local services

  Despite a growing community in Penticton, the school district is looking to close three schools as the population growth is mainly seniors.

  Canada

  Feb 2
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• Three South Okanagan Schools officially on chopping block

  School District 67 could be facing a major shuffle as the board voted last night to move ahead to public consultation surrounding its Long-Range Facilities Plan.

  Canada

  Feb 1
• Okanagan-Skaha school district to consider closures amid financial pressures, little growth

  “It’s a very sensitive topic, and we don’t take those conversations lightly,” school Supt. Todd Manuel said during Tuesday’s meeting.

  Education

  Jan 24
• School closures to be discussed at South Okanagan board meeting

  The Okanagan Skaha school district is holding a public meeting Tuesday night to discuss 'school closures.' Which schools that may be at risk of closure have not been disclosed.

  Education

  Jan 23
• ‘It’s violence’: Racial slur added to Summerland Secondary School sign

  A ‘Welcome Back’ sign at Summerland Secondary School was rearranged to add a racial slur over the weekend.

  Crime

  Sep 11, 2023
• Penticton RCMP, school district warn against annual ‘sunset party’

  Police say these parties not only put tkids at risk, but could also spark a wildfire.  

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2023
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• Penticton Indian Band elder blesses new rainbow crosswalk

  A Penticton Indian Band elder performed the blessing ceremony at the installation that joins Queen’s Park Elementary and the Community Centre on Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 2, 2023
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• City of Penticton launches ‘safer routes’ pilot project for students

  The project launched at Carmi Elementary School and Uplands Elementary School. However, the city hopes to launch the program at more schools in the future.

  Canada

  May 31, 2023