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Sean Wilson of the North Okanagan Knights fights off Harley Bootsma and Ullar Wiatzka of the Revelstoke Grizzlies in a KIJHL double overtime thriller. The Knights will be in Summerland Friday to take on the Steam at the Summerland Arena.

Steam play Knights, Coyotes in KIJHL action

The Summerland Steam are headed into another big weekend against North Okanagan, Osoyoos

Sean Wilson of the North Okanagan Knights fights off Harley Bootsma and Ullar Wiatzka of the Revelstoke Grizzlies in a KIJHL double overtime thriller. The Knights will be in Summerland Friday to take on the Steam at the Summerland Arena.
The Penticton Vees earned three out of a possible four points in their home-and-home set against the Vernon Vipers with only five defenceman, including Jonny Tychonick.

Vees defence rises to occasion

Penticton Vees defenceman step up after losing Joey Leahy to injury against Vernon

The Penticton Vees earned three out of a possible four points in their home-and-home set against the Vernon Vipers with only five defenceman, including Jonny Tychonick.
Preston Lewis whipping around a corner on the new Cycling Pump Track made by the Penticton and Area Cycling Association with the City of Penticton.Emanuel Sequeira/Western NewsPreston Lewis whipping around a corner on the new Cycling Pump Track made by the Penticton and Area Cycling Association with the City of Penticton.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Cycling Pump Track now open

The Penticton and Area Cycling Association's Cycling Pump Track is garnering quick popularity

Preston Lewis whipping around a corner on the new Cycling Pump Track made by the Penticton and Area Cycling Association with the City of Penticton.Emanuel Sequeira/Western NewsPreston Lewis whipping around a corner on the new Cycling Pump Track made by the Penticton and Area Cycling Association with the City of Penticton.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Geoff Bell (left) and his 1976 Dodge Dart are recent additions to Oliver. Paul Paprskan of Vernon made sure he welcomed him properly to WCRA in his 1932 Plymouth at last Sunday's (Sept.24) drag race event in Osoyoos.Dan Hodson photo

Weekend extraordinaire of drag racing

Wine Country Racing Association hosted its eighth annual Car Club Challenge in Osoyoos

Geoff Bell (left) and his 1976 Dodge Dart are recent additions to Oliver. Paul Paprskan of Vernon made sure he welcomed him properly to WCRA in his 1932 Plymouth at last Sunday's (Sept.24) drag race event in Osoyoos.Dan Hodson photo
Geoff Bell (left) and his 1976 Dodge Dart are recent additions to Oliver. Paul Paprskan of Vernon made sure he welcomed him properly to WCRA in his 1932 Plymouth at last Sunday's (Sept.24) drag race event in Osoyoos.Dan Hodson photo

Weekend extraordinaire of drag racing

Wine Country Racing Association hosted its eighth annual Car Club Challenge in Osoyoos

Geoff Bell (left) and his 1976 Dodge Dart are recent additions to Oliver. Paul Paprskan of Vernon made sure he welcomed him properly to WCRA in his 1932 Plymouth at last Sunday's (Sept.24) drag race event in Osoyoos.Dan Hodson photo
Members of the Penticton Vees hand out season’s tickets to long lines of purchasers Wednesday afternoon at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The team plays its opening home game of the B.C. Hockey League season Friday at 7 p.m. at the SOEC.Mark Brett/Western News

Vees pumped about home opener

Penticton Vees home opener Friday against West Kelowna kicks of with family festivities

Members of the Penticton Vees hand out season’s tickets to long lines of purchasers Wednesday afternoon at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The team plays its opening home game of the B.C. Hockey League season Friday at 7 p.m. at the SOEC.Mark Brett/Western News
Pen High Laker Chloe Brydon makes a play during 3A Okanagan Valley senior volleyball action against the Mt. Boucherie Bears. After winning the opening set, the Lakers dropped three straight at home on Sept. 27.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Lakers put up little fight in loss

The Pen High Lakers weren't able to defend home court in tough loss to the Mt. Boucherie Bears

Pen High Laker Chloe Brydon makes a play during 3A Okanagan Valley senior volleyball action against the Mt. Boucherie Bears. After winning the opening set, the Lakers dropped three straight at home on Sept. 27.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Summerland Golf and Country Club.Submitted photo

Sports in Brief

Senior golf, senior men's hockey and rec hockey highlighted

Summerland Golf and Country Club.Submitted photo
Meatballs pitcher Chandra Meeds fires the ball to first to get the out during the C division finals of a fundraiser slo-pitch tournament held on the weekend in Penticton. Kristi Patton/Western News

Slo-pitch tournament a success

A division winners of the annual fundraising slo-pitch tournament held in Penticton, with proceeds going to a local family fighting cancer, were Summerland's Bat N Boujee.

Meatballs pitcher Chandra Meeds fires the ball to first to get the out during the C division finals of a fundraiser slo-pitch tournament held on the weekend in Penticton. Kristi Patton/Western News
Nolan Bryan from the Penticton Stars skates off after unsuccessfully trying to get a shot past goalie Connor Nicolson from Kelowna Wild. Western News photo

Hockey tourney exceeds cash goal

The Penticton 4v4 Back to School tournament raised more than $1,500

Nolan Bryan from the Penticton Stars skates off after unsuccessfully trying to get a shot past goalie Connor Nicolson from Kelowna Wild. Western News photo
Sam Jones, the new Summerland Steam captain, looks up while listening to what coach John DePourcq has to say during a practice at the Summerland Arena.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Locals key to Steam success

The Summerland Steam will count on five Penticton players for success in KIJHL

Sam Jones, the new Summerland Steam captain, looks up while listening to what coach John DePourcq has to say during a practice at the Summerland Arena.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
The Red Eyes Paddling Club from Calgary digs in as they row back the width of Skaha lake in a semi final heat at the 2017 Penticton Dragon Boat Festival. Steve Kidd/Western News

Penticton Festival elevates dragon boats

Visiting teams loved competition featured in Penticton Dragon Boat Festival

The Red Eyes Paddling Club from Calgary digs in as they row back the width of Skaha lake in a semi final heat at the 2017 Penticton Dragon Boat Festival. Steve Kidd/Western News
Brad Morrison, an Okanagan Hockey Academy alumni, was determined the show the Calgary Flames his playmaking ability during the Canucks Young Stars Classic while on a tryout with the NHL team.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

OHA alum flash skill in Classic

Okanagan Hockey Academy alum were on display in Canucks Young Stars Classic

Brad Morrison, an Okanagan Hockey Academy alumni, was determined the show the Calgary Flames his playmaking ability during the Canucks Young Stars Classic while on a tryout with the NHL team.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Kelowna Rocket Dillon Dube (59) celebrates a goal with Zach Fischer and Spencer Foo (15), who scored twice as the Calgary Flames defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 in the Canucks Young Stars Classic Sunday afternoon at the South Okanagan Events Centre.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Flames torch Canucks in Young Stars

Okanagan Hockey Academy alum Brad Morrison helps Flames defeat the Canucks in Young Stars Classic.

Kelowna Rocket Dillon Dube (59) celebrates a goal with Zach Fischer and Spencer Foo (15), who scored twice as the Calgary Flames defeated the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 in the Canucks Young Stars Classic Sunday afternoon at the South Okanagan Events Centre.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Brock Broeser of the Vancouver Canucks leads the rush out of his end in the game against the Winnipeg Jets Friday at the South Okanagan Events Centre in the teams’ first match of the Canucks Young Stars Classic. The Canucks won the game 4-2.Mark Brett/Western News

Lind helps lead Canucks to victory

Kelowna Rockets' Kole Lind's three-point night leads Canucks to win in Young Stars Classic

Brock Broeser of the Vancouver Canucks leads the rush out of his end in the game against the Winnipeg Jets Friday at the South Okanagan Events Centre in the teams’ first match of the Canucks Young Stars Classic. The Canucks won the game 4-2.Mark Brett/Western News
Penticton is hosting a 4v4 Back-to-School hockey tournament at McLaren Arena on Sept. 10.Black Press file photo

4-on-4 hockey action hitting the ice at McLaren Arena

Penticton Summer 4v4 Hockey Program is hosting a fundraiser tournament at McLaren Arena

Penticton is hosting a 4v4 Back-to-School hockey tournament at McLaren Arena on Sept. 10.Black Press file photo
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Excelsior under-18 girls side captures SX Cup

Pinnacles FC Excelsior under-18 girls win SX Cup Metro tournament

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The Penticton Dragon Boat Festival will feature 84 teams competing in the women’s, mixed and breast cancer divisions on the waters of Skaha Lake, Sept. 9 to 10. Steve Kidd/Western NewsThe Penticton Dragon Boat Festival will feature 84 teams competing in the women’s, mixed and breast cancer divisions on the waters of Skaha Lake, Sept. 9 to 10.Steve Kidd/Western News

Dragon Boat Festival paddlers ready to make a splash in Penticton

Visitors like ending their season with the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival

The Penticton Dragon Boat Festival will feature 84 teams competing in the women’s, mixed and breast cancer divisions on the waters of Skaha Lake, Sept. 9 to 10. Steve Kidd/Western NewsThe Penticton Dragon Boat Festival will feature 84 teams competing in the women’s, mixed and breast cancer divisions on the waters of Skaha Lake, Sept. 9 to 10.Steve Kidd/Western News
The Penticton Dragon Boat Festival will feature 84 teams competing in the women’s, mixed and breast cancer divisions on the waters of Skaha Lake, Sept. 9 to 10. Steve Kidd/Western NewsThe Penticton Dragon Boat Festival will feature 84 teams competing in the women’s, mixed and breast cancer divisions on the waters of Skaha Lake, Sept. 9 to 10.Steve Kidd/Western News

Dragon Boat Festival paddlers ready to make a splash in Penticton

Visitors like ending their season with the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival

The Penticton Dragon Boat Festival will feature 84 teams competing in the women’s, mixed and breast cancer divisions on the waters of Skaha Lake, Sept. 9 to 10. Steve Kidd/Western NewsThe Penticton Dragon Boat Festival will feature 84 teams competing in the women’s, mixed and breast cancer divisions on the waters of Skaha Lake, Sept. 9 to 10.Steve Kidd/Western News
VANCOUVER, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 22:  Thatcher Demko #35 of the Vancouver Canucks poses for his official headshot for the 2016-2017 season on September 22, 2016 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)

Demko looking to impress at Young Stars

Top Vancouver Canucks goaltending prospect Thatcher Demko aims to be at his best

VANCOUVER, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 22:  Thatcher Demko #35 of the Vancouver Canucks poses for his official headshot for the 2016-2017 season on September 22, 2016 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.  (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty Images)