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Sofia Terbasket-Funmaker with a woman she bonded with in Zambia during a three-month placement in the South African country. (Submitted)

Cawston youth broadens her horizons on Zambia trip

Woman travelled with a group of young Indigenous leaders from across the country

Sofia Terbasket-Funmaker with a woman she bonded with in Zambia during a three-month placement in the South African country. (Submitted)
Well over a million visitors came to Penticton in 2016 and the tourism numbers for this year are expected to go up. The Peach City is joining other regions in recognizing National Tourism Week which runs from May 28 to June 3.

Travel Penticton gears up for annual trade show

TRUE Penticton takes place April 27 at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre

Well over a million visitors came to Penticton in 2016 and the tourism numbers for this year are expected to go up. The Peach City is joining other regions in recognizing National Tourism Week which runs from May 28 to June 3.

Letter: National park offers ‘boots on the ground’

Why we must say 'Yes' to the national park

Submitted Nineteen brave people took part in the hot pepper eating contest during the Similkameen Sizzle.

EDITORIAL: Volunteers keep Keremeos community going

A community cannot function without volunteers

Submitted Nineteen brave people took part in the hot pepper eating contest during the Similkameen Sizzle.
Jordy Bosscha is set to retire from the Village of Keremeos after 27 years on the job. He will continue to serve as the community’s fire chief. (File photo)

Keremeos foreman ready to retire after 27 years

Jordy Bosscha public works and parks foreman for the village is ready to put his feet up

Jordy Bosscha is set to retire from the Village of Keremeos after 27 years on the job. He will continue to serve as the community’s fire chief. (File photo)
Ben Gumm and Cpl. Brian Evans of the Keremeos RCMP detachment want to restart the Citizens on Patrol volunteer organization. (Tara Bowie photo)

Keremeos Citizens on Patrol meeting April 16

RCMP and volunteers in the community are working to restart Citizens on Patrol

Ben Gumm and Cpl. Brian Evans of the Keremeos RCMP detachment want to restart the Citizens on Patrol volunteer organization. (Tara Bowie photo)
Eggs from Accent Chocolate

Foodie Friday: Egg-ceptional chocolate from Penticton chocolatier

Penticton's Accent Chocolate owners talk chocolate

Eggs from Accent Chocolate
A cup full of mosquito larva collected from standing water near Oliver. (Tara Bowie — Black Press)

South Okanagan – Similkameen swatting hard against mosquitos

Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen is already doing mosquito control.

A cup full of mosquito larva collected from standing water near Oliver. (Tara Bowie — Black Press)
The average homeowner will see about a $20 increase in their taxes over last year. (File photo)

Keremeos to see 2.3 per cent tax increase

The increase means about $20 per year increase for the average homeowner

The average homeowner will see about a $20 increase in their taxes over last year. (File photo)
Structure fire at mobile home park. (Tara Bowie - Penticton Western News)

Fire destroys house at mobile home park outside of Keremeos

The fire, which reportedly began around 3:15 a.m. April 10, destroyed the structure.

Structure fire at mobile home park. (Tara Bowie - Penticton Western News)
A view of water levels at the iconic red bridge afternoon May 10, 2018. (Joe Lebeau/Hashmark photography)

Keremeos’ iconic Red Bridge takes a beating

The bridge was damaged sometime over the weekend.

A view of water levels at the iconic red bridge afternoon May 10, 2018. (Joe Lebeau/Hashmark photography)
Traffic was snarled Wednesday afternoon after a two vehicle collision closed a portion of Ekhardt Avenue and reduced Main Street to one lane. (Kristi Patton)

Two-vehicle collision snarls traffic in Penticton

RCMP and Penticton fire department attended the collision at the corner of Ekhardt and Main

Traffic was snarled Wednesday afternoon after a two vehicle collision closed a portion of Ekhardt Avenue and reduced Main Street to one lane. (Kristi Patton)
The Organic Humans will be holding an 80s dance on April 13 at the Cawston Hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15.

Organic Humans to rock 80s dance

Cawston Hall will be the place to be for all things 80s on April 13.

The Organic Humans will be holding an 80s dance on April 13 at the Cawston Hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $15.
The Keremeos branch of the Royal Canadian Legion donated more than $30,000 to the community over the past year including this donation of $2,500 to the Similkameen Elementary Secondary School students going to Europe. (File photo)The Keremeos branch of the Royal Canadian Legion donated $2,500 to the Similkameen Elementary Secondary School students going to Europe this month to visit Vimy and Juno battle sites. Legion representatives are, left to right, past-president Beverly Remizove, charities chairperson Gabrielle Friesen and vice-president Gail Strandberg. (Submitted photo)

Keremeos Legion gives big to help community initiatives

The legion raises funds throughout the year to help other organizations and students

The Keremeos branch of the Royal Canadian Legion donated more than $30,000 to the community over the past year including this donation of $2,500 to the Similkameen Elementary Secondary School students going to Europe. (File photo)The Keremeos branch of the Royal Canadian Legion donated $2,500 to the Similkameen Elementary Secondary School students going to Europe this month to visit Vimy and Juno battle sites. Legion representatives are, left to right, past-president Beverly Remizove, charities chairperson Gabrielle Friesen and vice-president Gail Strandberg. (Submitted photo)
The RUBBERBANDancegroup is coming to perform at Venables Theatre in the South Okanagan. (Submitted)

Montreal dance troupe to perform in Oliver

Group brings together their unique stylings of breakdance, classical ballet and dance theatre

The RUBBERBANDancegroup is coming to perform at Venables Theatre in the South Okanagan. (Submitted)
(News Bulletin file)

Penticton to Kelowna by bus for just $5

In a close vote, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen voted on lower fee for new bus service

(News Bulletin file)
Rob n’ Walker released their first music video on Youtube recently. (Submitted)

Popular Keremeos band releases first music video

Rob n' Walker releases video for new song Until You

Rob n’ Walker released their first music video on Youtube recently. (Submitted)
Keremeos council supported a retail cannabis business application but suggested hours be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.(File photo)

Keremeos council gives green light for cannabis retail store

Council gives support for a cannabis retail store on Highway 3 within Keremeos downtown

Keremeos council supported a retail cannabis business application but suggested hours be from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.(File photo)
Those who want to protect forests are often the ones called radicals, rather than those who want to harvest everything. (submitted)

Penticton group want to start own logging company to preserve Carmi area

Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen will provide a support letter for a Carmi community forest

Those who want to protect forests are often the ones called radicals, rather than those who want to harvest everything. (submitted)
New face for Penticton Arts Council

New face for Penticton Arts Council

Bethany Handfield has taken on the role of administrator for the Penticton Arts Council

New face for Penticton Arts Council