Tara Bowie

A view of the Naramata marina and walkway after a windstorm and high water caused damage in spring of 2017. (Submitted)

Naramata continues to fundraise for marina flooding damage

A dance and silent auction is set for Jan. 19 in Naramata to raise money for marina repairs

A view of the Naramata marina and walkway after a windstorm and high water caused damage in spring of 2017. (Submitted)
A two-vehicle collision is impeding traffic west of the bridge at the entrance to Hedley. RCMP and Hedley Fire Department are on scene, drivers can expect delays. Tara Bowie/Keremeos Review

Update: Snowy roads cause slippery conditions between Keremeos and Hedley

Two vehicles collided west of Hedley, one vehicle ran off the road east of Hedley

A two-vehicle collision is impeding traffic west of the bridge at the entrance to Hedley. RCMP and Hedley Fire Department are on scene, drivers can expect delays. Tara Bowie/Keremeos Review
Even garbage collectors get Christmas off

Even garbage collectors get Christmas off

Garbage pickup has changed for Penticton, Osoyoos, Area A and others.

Even garbage collectors get Christmas off
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Keremeos fire dept. fights brush fire

Keremeos fire chief reminds residents it's dry and to take precautions with fires

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File photoCooler temperatures needed to get ice back on track.

Warm temps close Keremeos ice rink

Staff are working hard to get rink reopened in Keremeos by Friday

File photoCooler temperatures needed to get ice back on track.
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Water samples good in Hedley

Water woes in Hedley had some residents questioning the communication plan of the HID earlier this week

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Google mapsA man is facing several charges after pulling a firearm on an employee and customer at the Hilltop Esso gas station in Keremeos on Sunday morning.

‘I thought I was dead as soon as I saw the gun’

Keremeos gas station attendant tells story about man with gun coming to store

Google mapsA man is facing several charges after pulling a firearm on an employee and customer at the Hilltop Esso gas station in Keremeos on Sunday morning.
Water samples good, Hedley awaits drinking water A-OK

Water samples good, Hedley awaits drinking water A-OK

Water woes in Hedley had some residents questioning the communication plan of the HID earlier this week

Water samples good, Hedley awaits drinking water A-OK
Facebook photoCorcelettes Estate Winery is expanding.

Popular Similkameen winery grows

Corcelettes winery outside Keremeos has bought more land and is expanding

Facebook photoCorcelettes Estate Winery is expanding.
In this April 16, 2018 photo, the Grand Chief of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, Stewart Phillip, gives a news conference with indigenous leaders and politicians opposed to the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline in Vancouver, Canada. Behind is William George, a member of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and a guardian at the watch house near Kinder Morgan Inc. Burnaby oil facility. British Columbia's union of Indigenous leaders says it remains opposed to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as Kinder Morgan Canada shareholders vote Thursday on the federal government's purchase offer. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip recognized with honorary degree

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip was awarded an honorary degree from the University of British Columbia

In this April 16, 2018 photo, the Grand Chief of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs, Stewart Phillip, gives a news conference with indigenous leaders and politicians opposed to the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline in Vancouver, Canada. Behind is William George, a member of the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation and a guardian at the watch house near Kinder Morgan Inc. Burnaby oil facility. British Columbia's union of Indigenous leaders says it remains opposed to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion as Kinder Morgan Canada shareholders vote Thursday on the federal government's purchase offer. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)
Impaired driving remains a leading cause of fatal car crashes, with an average of 68 lives lost every year in B.C. Police across the province will be setting up road checks to keep impaired drivers off our roads throughout December.

UPDATE: Olalla man taken into custody following police incident

Highway 3A is closed south of Main Street Olalla due to police presence.

Impaired driving remains a leading cause of fatal car crashes, with an average of 68 lives lost every year in B.C. Police across the province will be setting up road checks to keep impaired drivers off our roads throughout December.
Three Penticton council members stand behind their campaign platform to find a way to offset costs of the city’s rec facilities by taxing neighbouring rural residents. (File photo)

Rural recreation tax, priority for Penticton

Three Penticton regional district reps want a way to tax rural areas for recreation services

Three Penticton council members stand behind their campaign platform to find a way to offset costs of the city’s rec facilities by taxing neighbouring rural residents. (File photo)
Members of the Masons Ron Brace and Ron Champken were on kettle duty for the Salvation Army on the first day of the Christmas campaign at the Canadian Tire store last year.Western News file photo

South Okanagan kettle program in need of volunteers

The Penticton Salvation Army kettle program has 700 slots to fill

Members of the Masons Ron Brace and Ron Champken were on kettle duty for the Salvation Army on the first day of the Christmas campaign at the Canadian Tire store last year.Western News file photo
Jane and Robert Mennell

Cawston orchardist talks about prestigious award

Local orchardist talks about winning award at Royal Agriculture Winter Fair

Jane and Robert Mennell
Highway 3 was reduced to one-lane alternating traffic Thursday morning after a vehicle hit a hydro pole. (Brianna Nendick photo)

Car hits hydro pole, slows down Highway 3

Highway 3 about 15 kms west of Keremeos down to one-lane alternating traffic

Highway 3 was reduced to one-lane alternating traffic Thursday morning after a vehicle hit a hydro pole. (Brianna Nendick photo)
Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. Mark Brett/Western News photo

Students get skills training for careers at Penticton Indian Band

More than 30 students are enrolled in two new programs being offered at the Penticton Indian Band

Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training. Mark Brett/Western News photo
Stef LaramieThe quails have names. The winning name entrants were Rob Showell, who chose Amos for the cement quail and Susan Hoffus who picked the name Kera for the metal quail. Left to right, Rob Showell, Susan Shearer, one of the cement quail artist’s, Carolyn Jager, president of the South Similkameen Arts Society, Bob Terry, sculpted the metal quail and Susan Hoffus.

Names hatched for quail sculptures

The Keremeos quails have names.

Stef LaramieThe quails have names. The winning name entrants were Rob Showell, who chose Amos for the cement quail and Susan Hoffus who picked the name Kera for the metal quail. Left to right, Rob Showell, Susan Shearer, one of the cement quail artist’s, Carolyn Jager, president of the South Similkameen Arts Society, Bob Terry, sculpted the metal quail and Susan Hoffus.
Live music, storytellers, art walks, yoga classes and an art market are just some of the things happening during the second annual Arts Rising Festival in Penticton from Sept. 21 to 23.Western News file photo

Arts Rising festival painting a more intimate feel

A Penticton festival dedicated to art starts Sept. 20

Live music, storytellers, art walks, yoga classes and an art market are just some of the things happening during the second annual Arts Rising Festival in Penticton from Sept. 21 to 23.Western News file photo
Red dresses along Westside Road symbolize indigenous women who have been murdered or are missing. (photo submitted)

Vigil to be held in Keremeos for missing and murdered Indigenous women

The vigil will be held Oct. 4 at Victory Hall

Red dresses along Westside Road symbolize indigenous women who have been murdered or are missing. (photo submitted)
Provincial elections could undergo a dramatic change if a referendum on proportional representation passes next fall. (Black Press files)

Learn about proportional representation

Fair Vote South Okanagan-Similkameen are holding two events in September in Penticton

Provincial elections could undergo a dramatic change if a referendum on proportional representation passes next fall. (Black Press files)