January 2013 Horse update
The following letter was sent to residents of the greater West Bench.
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Westwood Properties
Council restores firefighter positions
Funding for the two firefighter positions cut in the 2014 budget will be restored in the 2015 budget, Penticton city council announced Monday.
According to Mayor Garry Litke, the city has been in talks with the Penticton Indian Band since the spring, developing an agreement to provide fire protection, first responder and fire safety inspection services to the band’s new development and residential areas (non-native leasehold improvements) east of the Penticton Channel: Skaha Hills, Riva Ridge, Barefoot Beach Resort, Wright’s Beach Campground and Red Wing.
September 2014 update on the horse problem: Root Cause Analysis
I have received many calls lately about the number of roaming horses on the West Bench. In addition, many people have noticed that some herds have taken up residence on the West Bench full-time. A few years ago it was rare to see a horse on the bench in the summer.
I have to start by saying the following:
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