Dan Walton

Bentall belting it on opening night of Peachfest

Bentall belting it on opening night of Peachfest

Among the stacked lineup of headliners at the 2015 Penticton Peach Festival is Barney Bentall

Bentall belting it on opening night of Peachfest
Peach Festival ready to roll in the good times

Peach Festival ready to roll in the good times

The Peach Bin Races will return as the kickoff to Peachfest 2015, and the organizers have launched another new event.

Peach Festival ready to roll in the good times
Cliff Martin stands with his daughter, Serena, in front of the splash pad which is slated to be  replaced to accomodate a private waterslide at Skaha Lake Park. Martin is planning a rally and hoping a referendum will decide the fate of the park.

Penticton residents rally to reverse waterslide plan

The city’s deal with Trio Marine Group to have water slides built on public parkland isn’t sitting well with everybody.

Cliff Martin stands with his daughter, Serena, in front of the splash pad which is slated to be  replaced to accomodate a private waterslide at Skaha Lake Park. Martin is planning a rally and hoping a referendum will decide the fate of the park.
To help younger people who have faced similar struggles, local Aboriginal musician Kasp is launching his new venture, Kasp has launched Motivational Initiative to increase appreciation towards the importance of making responsible decisions.

Kasp fuses hip hop with motivational messages

Local musician Kasp launching new venture to take motivational message a step further.

To help younger people who have faced similar struggles, local Aboriginal musician Kasp is launching his new venture, Kasp has launched Motivational Initiative to increase appreciation towards the importance of making responsible decisions.
Penticton artist Yvonne Goldberg stands beside the Oka Lisa – her rendition of the Mona Lisa which took a full year to complete. The painting is currently being enjoyed as the flagship of the 2015 Summer Art Exhibition at the Naramata Heritage Inn.

Okanagan’s Mona Lisa in Naramata

Visitors to the Naramata Heritage Inn can get a good idea of what the Mona Lisa would look like had it been produced in the Okanagan.

Penticton artist Yvonne Goldberg stands beside the Oka Lisa – her rendition of the Mona Lisa which took a full year to complete. The painting is currently being enjoyed as the flagship of the 2015 Summer Art Exhibition at the Naramata Heritage Inn.
New service between Penticton and Kelowna was the top request from people surveyed by B.C. Transit.

Regional transit plan laid out for Penticton council

Local transit users are asking for more frequent service based on surveys conducted by BC Transit.

New service between Penticton and Kelowna was the top request from people surveyed by B.C. Transit.

School zone safety measures continue

The city is cementing the temporary traffic calming measures that began implementation in 2013.

Fiona Munro, shown in this picture she provided the Western News in 2014, with bruising to her face, is alleging an Osoyoos RCMP officer used unnecessary force against her during a vehicle stop.

Osoyoos RCMP officer alleges woman assaulted him at traffic stop

An Osoyoos woman charged with assaulting a police officer claims she was the one assaulted during a traffic stop.

Fiona Munro, shown in this picture she provided the Western News in 2014, with bruising to her face, is alleging an Osoyoos RCMP officer used unnecessary force against her during a vehicle stop.
Daniel Larusso is the front man of the Karate Kids, a Quebecois screamo-punk duo that is making their home in the Okanagan.

Karate Kids crank it at the Elite

Two Quebec rockers found a way to harmonize punk, screamo and grunge, expanding their repertoire in an East Vancouver garage.

Daniel Larusso is the front man of the Karate Kids, a Quebecois screamo-punk duo that is making their home in the Okanagan.
The Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan cycling event is back in Penticton for its fifth year this weekend.

Tourism cranks up in Penticton with granfondo

The Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan cycling event is expected to ramp up tourism dollars and traffic for the area this weekend.

The Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan cycling event is back in Penticton for its fifth year this weekend.

Council paves way for traffic survey

Penticton council discusses ways to improve traffic once construction starts at Penticton Regional Hospital

How city council is allocating greenspace, such as the Skaha Park Marina development, has become a thorn for some citizens. They are planning a rally at city hall on July 20.

Resident plans rally to protect Penticton greenspaces

A resident who’s weary of decisions made by council is organizing a protest in front of City Hall.

How city council is allocating greenspace, such as the Skaha Park Marina development, has become a thorn for some citizens. They are planning a rally at city hall on July 20.
Among the Friends of Munson Mountain are Hilma Labelle, Sally Kilburg, Lauren Calancie, and Margaret Holm, who stand on the city-owned land where the construction of a BMX park has been proposed. The Friends hope to see the park situated somewhere else in Penticton

BMX development back on track for Penticton

Council will be taking another stab at getting a BMX track on 630 Munson Mountain Rd.

Among the Friends of Munson Mountain are Hilma Labelle, Sally Kilburg, Lauren Calancie, and Margaret Holm, who stand on the city-owned land where the construction of a BMX park has been proposed. The Friends hope to see the park situated somewhere else in Penticton
The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce will be looking for a new executive director after John Devitt announced his resignation.

Devitt steps down from Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce

Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce’s executive director John Devitt has vacated the position.

The Penticton and Wine Country Chamber of Commerce will be looking for a new executive director after John Devitt announced his resignation.
Ralph Goodale, deputy leader of the Liberal Party, took part in an open public forum at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on June 27 to share his party’s plan to improve the Canadian economy. His visit came in support of Connie Denesiuk (right), candidate for South Okanagan-Similkameen.

Liberal heavyweight stops in Penticton to give support

As three political newcomers scrap over the emerging federal riding of South Okanagan–Similkameen, the Liberal Party sent in a heavyweight.

Ralph Goodale, deputy leader of the Liberal Party, took part in an open public forum at the Penticton Lakeside Resort on June 27 to share his party’s plan to improve the Canadian economy. His visit came in support of Connie Denesiuk (right), candidate for South Okanagan-Similkameen.
Andrew Bayston, operations manager of Trio Marine Group, is seen on one of the slips at the Skaha Marina. Trio will be replacing the marina and building a waterpark on the green space nearby.

City gives Skaha Marina development green light

The new marina and waterpark proposed by Trio Marine Group will go ahead with every component despite vocal opposition.

Andrew Bayston, operations manager of Trio Marine Group, is seen on one of the slips at the Skaha Marina. Trio will be replacing the marina and building a waterpark on the green space nearby.

Society sent for a loop over fundraising activity at Penticton nightclub

Penticton charitable society respectfully declines charity carwash funds raised by Playboy model.

Election spending limits capped

Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit said it’s not a bad idea to have some limits in place and said he’s in favour of the new rules.

Anybody with knowledge of Tianna Angstadt’s whereabouts is urged to contact their local police.

Princeton teen missing

A 13-year-old Princeton girl has been reported missing

Anybody with knowledge of Tianna Angstadt’s whereabouts is urged to contact their local police.
Debate raged over whether or not an injured doe should have been euthanized, as some worry that she is incapable of raising her fawn.

Animal lover wants improved policies for injured deer

A local animal lover is not satisfied with the actions of RCMP and conservation officers.

Debate raged over whether or not an injured doe should have been euthanized, as some worry that she is incapable of raising her fawn.