Dale Boyd

Penticton RCMP

Penticton RCMP files: Impaired drivers, mailboxes hit, break and enters

Impaired driver runs multiple red lights and collides with parked vehicle in Penticton.

Penticton RCMP
Penticton RCMP

Penticton RCMP urge caution after rental scam complaints

Woman was swindled out of $1,000 on a fake rental property in Penticton.

Penticton RCMP
Officers of the BC Sheriff Services lead Gregory Stanley Nield, 31, out of the back of the Penticton Courthouse in 2015.

Bail varied for man accused of attacking Penticton doctor

The Summerland man accused of attacking a Penticton doctor had his bail conditions changed Monday.

Officers of the BC Sheriff Services lead Gregory Stanley Nield, 31, out of the back of the Penticton Courthouse in 2015.
The Wild!'s Dylan Villain kicked off the night of rock at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Nov. 3.

PHOTOS: Buckcherry, The Wild! and Sebastian Bach rock Penticton

A trifecta of fast-paced rock hit the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Nov. 3.

The Wild!'s Dylan Villain kicked off the night of rock at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Nov. 3.
Princess Margaret students Hussain Sattar and Ashley Grunow look over some of the help documents at the school Thursday. The pair along with other students are working to raise money and awareness for a youth centre.

Penticton kids asking for help with mental health

The adults, school officials, counsellors and others have spoken, now we let the kids have their say.

Princess Margaret students Hussain Sattar and Ashley Grunow look over some of the help documents at the school Thursday. The pair along with other students are working to raise money and awareness for a youth centre.
Big cast for Many Hats Death by Design

Big cast for Many Hats Death by Design

One of the largest ensemble casts takes the stage Nov. 10 with British farce Death by Design.

Big cast for Many Hats Death by Design
Penticton courthouse.

Man jailed for bringing shotgun to Penticton courthouse

The man who brought a shotgun to the Penticton Courthouse is banned from owning firearms for the rest of his life.

Penticton courthouse.
Valdy returns to Okanagan

Valdy returns to Okanagan

Valdy and musical partner Gary Fjellgaard are set to return to the Okanagan for the 15th time.

Valdy returns to Okanagan
Penticton courthouse

Cocaine bust outside of Penticton nightclub

A Summerland man is spending the next few weekends in jail after he was found with a large amount of cocaine.

Penticton courthouse
Penticton organizations are hoping for more funding to address issues related to youth mental and physical health.

Spike in youth mental health issues in Penticton a “crisis”

Penticton youth mental health issues have not been met with proportional resources say community organizations.

Penticton organizations are hoping for more funding to address issues related to youth mental and physical health.
Local music video tackles transgender issues

Local music video tackles transgender issues

A music video shot in Penticton and Summerland is taking on gender identity politics.

Local music video tackles transgender issues
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Alleged Penticton hockey scam gets trial date

The two men accused defrauding parents through a now-defunct hockey organization's promised trip to Europe have dates for trial.

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Aidan Mayes, left, and Mandy Cole during their album release concert on Oct. 22 at the Shatford Centre.

Photos: Mayes and Cole launch album

Aidan Mayes and Mandy Cole launched their first full-length album at the Shatford Centre Oct. 22.

Aidan Mayes, left, and Mandy Cole during their album release concert on Oct. 22 at the Shatford Centre.
Officers of the BC Sheriff Services lead Gregory Stanley Nield, 31, out of the back of the Penticton Courthouse in 2015.

Trial pushed, new lawyer for alleged doctor attacker

Gregory Stanley Nield, 31, had his trial delayed by a month as his new counsel applied for a trial by judge and jury.

Officers of the BC Sheriff Services lead Gregory Stanley Nield, 31, out of the back of the Penticton Courthouse in 2015.
Dale Boyd is the A&E editor for the Penticton Western News.

Boyd: A thank you letter to Donald Trump

I would like to thank Republican presidential nominee Mr. Donald J. Trump.

Dale Boyd is the A&E editor for the Penticton Western News.
Warden Steve DiCastri recieves the keys to the Okanagan Correctional Centre from CEO of Plenary Concessions Mike Marasco on Oct. 21.

Video: Keys handed over for Okanagan Correctional Centre

The largest correctional centre in B.C. had its official grand opening in prior to tours for the public.

Warden Steve DiCastri recieves the keys to the Okanagan Correctional Centre from CEO of Plenary Concessions Mike Marasco on Oct. 21.
Oktoberfest returns for seventh year

Oktoberfest returns for seventh year

The Western News caught up with Oktoberfest organizers prior to the seventh annual event .

Oktoberfest returns for seventh year
Slayer guitarist Kerry King during their performance at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Oct. 19.

Photos: Slayer and Anthrax at SOEC

Slayer and Anthrax brought thrashing metal tunes to the South Okanagan Events Centre on Oct. 19.

Slayer guitarist Kerry King during their performance at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Oct. 19.
Penticton firefighters work on the four unit townhouse complex as thick smoke billows out of the residences at a fire on Oct. 13. One person is a facing a charge of arson.

Community steps up for families affected by Penticton townhouse blaze

The Penticton community has shown its generosity as residents continue to reel from the fire that gutted four townhouse units last week.

Penticton firefighters work on the four unit townhouse complex as thick smoke billows out of the residences at a fire on Oct. 13. One person is a facing a charge of arson.
Penticton BMX-ers will have to continue riding on their old track as work has been stopped at the new area designated for a track at Munson Mountain. The soil donated to build it has been deemed not up to agricultural standards.

Brakes put on Penticton BMX track after soil contamination

The soil donated to the Munson Mountain BMX park is not up to agricultural standards and plans are underway for its removal.

Penticton BMX-ers will have to continue riding on their old track as work has been stopped at the new area designated for a track at Munson Mountain. The soil donated to build it has been deemed not up to agricultural standards.