Dan Walton

To achieve its interwoven economic objectives, Tourism Penticton created a position for Event/Sport Development, and Lisa Navin was the successful candidate that vied for the job.

Local tapped for event/sport role

The Event/Sport Development position through Tourism Penticton was filled by Lisa Navin.

To achieve its interwoven economic objectives, Tourism Penticton created a position for Event/Sport Development, and Lisa Navin was the successful candidate that vied for the job.
A developer of a wedge of land on Lakeshore Drive has been given the go-ahead by Penticton city council to build a three-unit apartment complex.

Apartment slated for Lakeshore Drive

Schoenne Homes was given the go-ahead to wedge a three-unit apartment complex onto the southeast corner of Lakeshore Drive.

A developer of a wedge of land on Lakeshore Drive has been given the go-ahead by Penticton city council to build a three-unit apartment complex.
Youth get pothole problem smoothed

Youth get pothole problem smoothed

Nine-year-olds prompted the City of Penticton to issue a work order after reporting the poor state of their favourite alley to play on.

Youth get pothole problem smoothed

Leir House looking for funds

Canada’s upcoming centennial-and-a-half has prompted city council to address dire maintenance that’s needed at the Leir House.

Dan Walton is a reporter with the Penticton Western News.

OFF THE RECORD: Ottawa’s grimiest running amok

The Senate of Canada and communist governments both look very well on paper.

Dan Walton is a reporter with the Penticton Western News.
Owner Diana Stirling of LocoLanding Adventure Park and Evan, 8, (right) and Julia, 7, Stirling prepare to take their swashbuckling to another level on Father's Day at the S.S. Sicamous for the second annual Penticton Pirate Festival from 1 to 3 p.m. A wide range of events and activities are planned.

Array of Father’s Day festivities happening

After a success raid last Father’s Day, a crew of young buccaneers are planning another siege of the SS Sicamous.

Owner Diana Stirling of LocoLanding Adventure Park and Evan, 8, (right) and Julia, 7, Stirling prepare to take their swashbuckling to another level on Father's Day at the S.S. Sicamous for the second annual Penticton Pirate Festival from 1 to 3 p.m. A wide range of events and activities are planned.

Cycling network gets boost

Pilot project to showcase areas cycling trail networks

Signage will add pedal power to South Okanagan tourism with a pilot project to showcase the area cycling trail network.

Penticton cycling network gets provincial boost

Signage will add pedal power to South Okanagan tourism with a pilot project to showcase the area cycling trail network.

Signage will add pedal power to South Okanagan tourism with a pilot project to showcase the area cycling trail network.

Winery gets special event endorsement

Heads butted at Monday’s city council meeting but a Naramata winery was given the endorsement as a special events area.

Challenge Penticton now belongs to the private sector, but the City of Penticton has lost $309,540 in the first two years of the event.

City short over $300,000 on Challenge Penticton transfer

Challenge Penticton now belongs to the private sector, but the city has lost $309,540 in the first two years of the event.

Challenge Penticton now belongs to the private sector, but the City of Penticton has lost $309,540 in the first two years of the event.
Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit (left) and acting city CAO Chuck Loewen power the Bike to Work victory ride downtown with with Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen officials Mark Pendergraft and Bill Newell on board.

City of Penticton makes good on lost challenge

The Bike to Work Week losers had to honour a humiliating bet and tug their foes around a city block.

Penticton Mayor Andrew Jakubeit (left) and acting city CAO Chuck Loewen power the Bike to Work victory ride downtown with with Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen officials Mark Pendergraft and Bill Newell on board.

Penticton Lakeshore walkway close to completion

The fences are coming down and the Peach Plaza near Okanagan Lake will be ready to stroll through by this weekend.

During a visit from the Kelowna Raiders on June 6, Flames defenseman Trevor Dermody sets up a play that ended in a penalty against his team which led to a throwing fit from the other bench. The ref ended the game before the third period was over.

Flames lacrosse game called after bench outburst

The referees decided that it was time to end the game once water bottles were being used as projectiles.

During a visit from the Kelowna Raiders on June 6, Flames defenseman Trevor Dermody sets up a play that ended in a penalty against his team which led to a throwing fit from the other bench. The ref ended the game before the third period was over.

Artist Block planning month-long launch

Progress continues on 557 Artist Block which is set to open soon

Andrew Bayston, operations manager of Trio Marine Group, stands in the 90-seat restaurant part of the new additions to the Skaha Marina.

Details released for Skaha Marina plans

A modern marina, expanded docks and a water park are all in the plans for the revitalization of the Skaha Marina.

Andrew Bayston, operations manager of Trio Marine Group, stands in the 90-seat restaurant part of the new additions to the Skaha Marina.

Penticton cracking down on owners who leave dogs in cars

Penticton city council has decided to hold dog owners to a higher standard of responsibility.

Osoyoos Indian Band signs benefits agreement with Mt. Baldy

It is going to be much easier for Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) members to hit the slopes this year.

Valedictorians say bye to Pen High

Valedictorians say bye to Pen High

Two best friends are saying goodbye to Pen High as they get set for their valedictorian speeches.

Valedictorians say bye to Pen High

AEDs save another life in Penticton

A successful campaign to add more AEDs to the community is paying dividends

UPDATED: Interim CAO steps down

The interim Chief Administrative Officer for Penticton, Chuck Loewen, is leaving after taking over the role in February.