1979

Prime Minister of Canada: Pierre Trudeau, Joe Clark Mayor of Penticton: Al Kenyon Canadian Press Newsmaker of the Year: Joe Clark

Stanley Cup champions: Montreal Canadiens

Juno Award for Single of the Year: Hot Child in the City, Nick Gilder

Academy Award for Best Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer

Local news: The City of Penticton buys Leir House from Penticton Regional Hospital for $70,000. Fire breaks out around 3 a.m. in the Penticton Herald’s press room.