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Coming for a landing, the morning Air Canada Express flight arrives Wednesday at Penticton Regional Airport. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Penticton-bound plane forced to return to Vancouver

It's the third flight in three weeks that has been unable to land at Penticton Regional Airport.

Coming for a landing, the morning Air Canada Express flight arrives Wednesday at Penticton Regional Airport. (Mark Brett - Western News)
SOREB brings back Warm up the Winter campaign

SOREB brings back Warm up the Winter campaign

South Okanagan Real Estate Board seeking donations of clothing and blankets

SOREB brings back Warm up the Winter campaign
Penticton field hockey team in Valley finals

Penticton field hockey team in Valley finals

Princess Margaret Mustangs girls field hockey team looking for berth in provincials

Penticton field hockey team in Valley finals
Charles wows them at iconic South Okanagan venue

Charles wows them at iconic South Okanagan venue

Blues musician Michael Charles played to a sold-out crowd at the Dream Cafe Saturday

Charles wows them at iconic South Okanagan venue
Penticton Vees head coach, president and general manager Fred Harbinson speaks during a press conference Monday about the city's selection to host the 2021 Centennial Cup national championships. (Submitted photo)

Penticton’s choice to host 2021 Centennial Cup well grounded

The strength runs deep throughout the Vees organization and the city in landing Centennial Cup

Penticton Vees head coach, president and general manager Fred Harbinson speaks during a press conference Monday about the city's selection to host the 2021 Centennial Cup national championships. (Submitted photo)
NDP candidate Richard Cannings was greeted enthusiastically by his supporters, including Lynn Kelsey, after the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding was called in his favour. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Richard Cannings re-elected in South Okanagan-West Kootenay

It was a close race with Conservative challenger Helena Konanz

NDP candidate Richard Cannings was greeted enthusiastically by his supporters, including Lynn Kelsey, after the South Okanagan-West Kootenay riding was called in his favour. (Mark Brett - Western News)
South Okanagan zone championships Oct.21

South Okanagan zone championships Oct.21

The Princess Margaret Mustangs are headed to the south zone field hockey finals

South Okanagan zone championships Oct.21
Members of the Penticton Vees went to the Penticton Fire Department this week to personally invite firefighters to this Saturday's B.C. Hockey League game for First Responder Night. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Appreciation for South Okanagan first responders

The Penticton Western News and the Penticton Vees are giving first responders free hockey tickets

Members of the Penticton Vees went to the Penticton Fire Department this week to personally invite firefighters to this Saturday's B.C. Hockey League game for First Responder Night. (Mark Brett - Western News)
PUMPKIN POWERPumpkins were lit on fire and hurled through the air during the annual annual Flamin’ Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Saxon Estate Winery in Summerland.(Black Press file photo)

Flaming pumpkins set to fly in Summerland

The annual Flamin' Pumpkin Chunkin' takes place at Saxon Estate Winery

PUMPKIN POWERPumpkins were lit on fire and hurled through the air during the annual annual Flamin’ Pumpkin Chunkin’ at Saxon Estate Winery in Summerland.(Black Press file photo)
South Okanagan's first swim meet of the season

South Okanagan’s first swim meet of the season

The Penticton KISU Swim Club is hosting its first meet of the season this weekend

South Okanagan's first swim meet of the season
Woman misses family Thanksgiving after flight turns back from Penticton Airport

Woman misses family Thanksgiving after flight turns back from Penticton Airport

Second flight in two weeks turns back to Calgary

Woman misses family Thanksgiving after flight turns back from Penticton Airport
Plaque honouring late architect Nick Bevanda. (file photo)

South Okanagan man honoured with lifetime achievement award

The late Nick Bevanda to receive a lifetime achievement award for his architecture work

Plaque honouring late architect Nick Bevanda. (file photo)
Lengendary rocker Alice Cooper is bringing his Ol' Black Eyes is Back show to the South Okanagan Events Centre in April, 2020. (Submitted photo)

Alice Cooper coming back to South Okanagan

Alice Cooper's Ol' Black Eyes is Back is coming to Penticton in April 2020

Lengendary rocker Alice Cooper is bringing his Ol' Black Eyes is Back show to the South Okanagan Events Centre in April, 2020. (Submitted photo)
Christine Maurer, 16, Athlete of the Week

Christine Maurer, 16, Athlete of the Week

Christine Maurer, 16, is a member of the Princess Margaret Mustangs field hockey team

Christine Maurer, 16, Athlete of the Week
One lane of Highway 97 near Penticton closed briefly

One lane of Highway 97 near Penticton closed briefly

A single vehicle accident just before 7:30 a.m. Friday closed one lane of Highway 97.

One lane of Highway 97 near Penticton closed briefly
Cheech and Chong light up South Okanagan fans

Cheech and Chong light up South Okanagan fans

Cheech and Chong's O Cannibas tour on stage at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

Cheech and Chong light up South Okanagan fans
Cheech and Chong ham it up for the camera. (Submitted photo)

Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong bring O Cannabis to Penticton

Cheech Marin talks about life on the bright side and coming to Penticton for last night's show

Cheech and Chong ham it up for the camera. (Submitted photo)
South Okanagan teams win in Kelowna

South Okanagan teams win in Kelowna

The U11 and U13 Penticton Tigers baseball teams win championships at season-ending tourney

South Okanagan teams win in Kelowna
Globetrotters returning to South Okanagan

Globetrotters returning to South Okanagan

The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their all-new show to the SOEC in Penticton

Globetrotters returning to South Okanagan
Pluto, the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society education owl who makes public appearances to help raise awareness of the raptors' plight.

South Okanagan volunteers needed for owl work party

The Burrowing Owl Conservation Society is hosting a work party to help with owl habitat

Pluto, the Burrowing Owl Conservation Society education owl who makes public appearances to help raise awareness of the raptors' plight.