Mark Brett

The item of “great value” (cash) that was accidentally dropped off in a clothing donation to the The Closet Thrift Store in October has been returned to its owner. (File photo)

Cash accidentally donated to Penticton thrift store returned

An item of "great value" (cash) accidentally donated to a local thrift store has been returned

The item of “great value” (cash) that was accidentally dropped off in a clothing donation to the The Closet Thrift Store in October has been returned to its owner. (File photo)
Lynn Kalmring was killed by her common-law husband Keith Wiens in 2011. Wiens has been granted escorted temporary absence from prison for up to 40 hours a month. (File photo)

Ex-Summerland RCMP officer convicted of murder granted escorted absence

Keith Wiens granted escorted absences from prison by National Parole Board

Lynn Kalmring was killed by her common-law husband Keith Wiens in 2011. Wiens has been granted escorted temporary absence from prison for up to 40 hours a month. (File photo)
Non-life-threatening injuries in Penticton crash

Non-life-threatening injuries in Penticton crash

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash at Government Street and Duncan Avenue

Non-life-threatening injuries in Penticton crash
Some of the many volunteers who donated their time at a previous Lunch with Santa fundraisers. This year's event takes place Nov. 23 at the Seniors' Drop In Centre. (Contributed photo)

Penticton fundraiser needing support

Hosted by Sprott Shaw College, Lunch with Santa expected to attract hundreds again this year

Some of the many volunteers who donated their time at a previous Lunch with Santa fundraisers. This year's event takes place Nov. 23 at the Seniors' Drop In Centre. (Contributed photo)
Penticton Fire Department responded to Penticton Regional Hospital Thursday night to help free a child whose fingers  got stuck in a car door. (Photo courtesy Skylar Noe-Vack)

Penticton firefighters used prying tools to free child’s hand

Fire department called to Penticton hospital to help free child's fingers from vehicle

Penticton Fire Department responded to Penticton Regional Hospital Thursday night to help free a child whose fingers  got stuck in a car door. (Photo courtesy Skylar Noe-Vack)

South Okanagan fire brigade seeking donations for equipment

The Apex Fire Brigade needing donations for rescue equipment

Penticton man recalls fateful Halloween night

Penticton man recalls fateful Halloween night

Ken McLennan and his dog Penny were struck by a car on Halloween night in 2018

Penticton man recalls fateful Halloween night
Penticton swimmers rack up medals at first meet

Penticton swimmers rack up medals at first meet

The Penticton KISU Swim Club hosted its first meet of the season with eight teams competing.

Penticton swimmers rack up medals at first meet
A special grand opening ceremony is planned for the new WorkBC Centre on Nov. 13.  The centre is located on Main Street in Apple Plaza. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Grand opening for all-access Penticton WorkBC Centre

A grand opening is planned for Nov. 13 for the new all-access WorkBC Centre

A special grand opening ceremony is planned for the new WorkBC Centre on Nov. 13.  The centre is located on Main Street in Apple Plaza. (Mark Brett - Western News)
Penticton Western News letter to the editor

Letter: Need to reduce fossil fuels

How can the city's operation emissions from buildings and vehicles be reduced?

Penticton Western News letter to the editor
Minister to host accessibility forum in Penticton Nov. 13

Minister to host accessibility forum in Penticton Nov. 13

Shane Simpson will be in Penticton Nov. 13 to host a forum to get input in accessibility legislation

Minister to host accessibility forum in Penticton Nov. 13
Penticton on tap for 'Party funk" Orkestra

Penticton on tap for ‘Party funk” Orkestra

The Lemon Bucket Orkestra is bring their unique genre-blending music style to Penticton

Penticton on tap for 'Party funk" Orkestra
Nurse practictioner Kimberly Hayter (left) with new patient Jan Kostek. The two were hooked up through the South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice which connects patients with primary care professionals. (Submitted photo)

South Okanagan care givers connecting with patients

The South Okanagan Similkameen Division has connected over 1,100 patients and care givers

Nurse practictioner Kimberly Hayter (left) with new patient Jan Kostek. The two were hooked up through the South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice which connects patients with primary care professionals. (Submitted photo)
Cyclist suffers serious injuries in hit and run

Cyclist suffers serious injuries in hit and run

Penticton RCMP continue to look for the driver of a truck that struck a cyclist and left the scene

Cyclist suffers serious injuries in hit and run
No one injured in Similkameen shooting

No one injured in Similkameen shooting

RCMP called to a Hedley residence early Friday morning after reports of shots fired

No one injured in Similkameen shooting
Penticton Up N' Atom tournament win for Jr. Vees

Penticton Up N’ Atom tournament win for Jr. Vees

Two Penticton teams met in the final of the weekend tournament

Penticton Up N' Atom tournament win for Jr. Vees
Penticton wins third junior hockey start

Penticton wins third junior hockey start

The Penticton Vees are back to their winning ways collecting a third straight BCHL victory.

Penticton wins third junior hockey start
Deaths of five bears in Penticton 'a wake-up call'

Deaths of five bears in Penticton ‘a wake-up call’

Euthanization of five bears in Penticton Thursday has emotions running high in the city

Deaths of five bears in Penticton 'a wake-up call'
CO's in South Okanagan getting the 'bear' facts out

CO’s in South Okanagan getting the ‘bear’ facts out

The campaign to educate the public on bear attractants is moving ahead slowly

CO's in South Okanagan getting the 'bear' facts out
Penticton Search and Rescue on scene at a 2018 rescue at Skaha Bluffs. (File Photo)

Penticton Search and Rescue locate missing man

Penticton Search and Rescue with air support from Elcipse Helicopters find missing hunter

Penticton Search and Rescue on scene at a 2018 rescue at Skaha Bluffs. (File Photo)