Emanuel Sequeira

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)

Comets GM pumped about Canucks prospects

Comets GM Ryan Johnson talks about Canucks prospects that will impress at Young Stars Classic

Rookie Lukas Sillinger is excited to be part of the Penticton Vees, but also to get the chance to play on a team with older brother Owen for the first time. Growing up, the Sillinger brothers had many mini sticks and street hockey battles.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Sillinger Bros. go from street to BCHL

Sillinger brothers Owen and Lukas team up for first time with the Penticton Vees

Rookie Lukas Sillinger is excited to be part of the Penticton Vees, but also to get the chance to play on a team with older brother Owen for the first time. Growing up, the Sillinger brothers had many mini sticks and street hockey battles.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
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Canadian and Brit take Multisport Aquathlon World Championships

Victoria's Matthew Sharpe, Great Britain's Emma Pallant capture Multisport Aquathlon World Championships

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GIVE IT A BOOT — Pinnacles FC kicked off a new soccer season on the weekend with its exhibition Ice breaker tournament at King's Park. In the under-12/13 age group, Penticton played Osoyoos. On this play the Osoyoos attacker Kourosh Rahmanian was surrounded. Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League action also took place on the weekend with four PFC teams picking up wins.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Pinnacles FC is launching a fall recreational league

Pinnacles FC seeks teams to sign up for fall recreational league starting in September

GIVE IT A BOOT — Pinnacles FC kicked off a new soccer season on the weekend with its exhibition Ice breaker tournament at King's Park. In the under-12/13 age group, Penticton played Osoyoos. On this play the Osoyoos attacker Kourosh Rahmanian was surrounded. Thompson Okanagan Youth Soccer League action also took place on the weekend with four PFC teams picking up wins.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
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Canadian Karsten Madsen eyes Cross Tri crown

Canada's Karsten Madsen part of strong field for Multisport Cross Triathlon championship

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Tyler Laplante of Penticton is competing in the sprint duathlon of the International Triathlon Union Multisport World Championships Festival on Saturday. He brings confidence into the event from his training and winning his age group in the Barebones Duathlon in May.Submitted photo

ITU a step towards big dream

ITU sprit duathlon part of process to Olympic dream

Tyler Laplante of Penticton is competing in the sprint duathlon of the International Triathlon Union Multisport World Championships Festival on Saturday. He brings confidence into the event from his training and winning his age group in the Barebones Duathlon in May.Submitted photo
Former national team player Andrea Neil gives some tips to Pinnacles FC player Sienna Funk during a dribbling drill at Kings Park Wednesday. Neil and former professional player Nick Dasovic were in Penticton this week working with kids.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Former Canadian soccer team players work with youth

Nick Dasovic, Andrea Neil help with development of Pinnacles FC youngsters

Former national team player Andrea Neil gives some tips to Pinnacles FC player Sienna Funk during a dribbling drill at Kings Park Wednesday. Neil and former professional player Nick Dasovic were in Penticton this week working with kids.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Instructor Vinny Ricci gives lacrosse players Rhys MacDonald (left) and Connor Danby tips during Wednesday’s session at King’s Park. Mark Brett/Western News

High level coaching helps players in field clinic

Top coaches help kids from B.C. in Alberta become better field players

Instructor Vinny Ricci gives lacrosse players Rhys MacDonald (left) and Connor Danby tips during Wednesday’s session at King’s Park. Mark Brett/Western News
Scott and Sarah McMillan will compete in their first International Triathlon Union World Championship when Penticton hosts the Multisport Festival Aug. 18 to 27. The McMillans are competing in the cross triathlon.Submitted photo

Couple ready to battle in Cross Triathlon

Scott and Sarah McMillan are competing in their first ITU World Championship in Penticton

Scott and Sarah McMillan will compete in their first International Triathlon Union World Championship when Penticton hosts the Multisport Festival Aug. 18 to 27. The McMillans are competing in the cross triathlon.Submitted photo
Logan Mend in action during the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. Mend and Toront's Tomas Sorra were in China in July for the FIVB under-21 Beach Volleyball World Championships. They placed 25 among 32 teams.Marlene Stirrett-Matson/Team Ontario

Former Laker learns from International play

Logan Mend got taste of next level at FIVB under-21 Beach Volleyball World Championship

Logan Mend in action during the Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg. Mend and Toront's Tomas Sorra were in China in July for the FIVB under-21 Beach Volleyball World Championships. They placed 25 among 32 teams.Marlene Stirrett-Matson/Team Ontario
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Lacrosse player helps make Israeli history

Jean-Luc Chetner help Israel win first-ever team championship, comes in box lacrosse

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Rope spinners entertaining at Peachfest

The Black Widow Rope Spinners with special guests entertain at 70th annual Peachfest

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Brad Lee is among nearly a dozen Penticton triathletes competing in the International Triathlon Union Multisport World Championships Festival Aug. 18 to 27. Lee is entered in the sprint duathlon and cross triathlon.Submitted photo

Local triathlete loves World Championship vibe

Penticton's Brad Lee will experience his third ITU World Championship

Brad Lee is among nearly a dozen Penticton triathletes competing in the International Triathlon Union Multisport World Championships Festival Aug. 18 to 27. Lee is entered in the sprint duathlon and cross triathlon.Submitted photo
Penticton Minor Lacrosse Association players Aidan Danby, left, Kale Lawrence, and Connor Ramage played with the Thompson Okanagan Selects in the All Canada Lacrosse Games in Toronto at the end of June. The three also played in the all-star game.Submitted photo

Lacrosse tournament eye-opening for Penticton players

All Canada Games lacrosse tournament a great experience for players

Penticton Minor Lacrosse Association players Aidan Danby, left, Kale Lawrence, and Connor Ramage played with the Thompson Okanagan Selects in the All Canada Lacrosse Games in Toronto at the end of June. The three also played in the all-star game.Submitted photo
An Okanagan Wild player battles with the visiting Westminster Salmonbellies at Memorial Arena last Saturday.Mark Brett/Western News

Wild have positive first season in Inter A lacrosse

Okanagan Wild lacrosse team took positive steps, says coach

An Okanagan Wild player battles with the visiting Westminster Salmonbellies at Memorial Arena last Saturday.Mark Brett/Western News
Penticton’s Logan Mend suited up for Canada at the FIVB U21 World Championships in Nanjing, China. He is playing in the Canada Summer Games with Team Ontario.Submitted photo

Canada Summer Games update vol. 2

Mend and Team Ontario playing for bronze, B.C. baseball in placing game

Penticton’s Logan Mend suited up for Canada at the FIVB U21 World Championships in Nanjing, China. He is playing in the Canada Summer Games with Team Ontario.Submitted photo
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KISU cracks top 20 at Far Westerns

KISU swimmer nail best times while placing high in Speedo Far Westerns Championship

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Former Penticton Vees teammates Tyson Jost, left, and Dante Fabbro faced off in the NCAA West Region semifinal.UND/BU Athletics photos

Former Penticton Vee Dante Fabbro at Canadian camp

Dante Fabbro at Hockey Canada summer development camp

Former Penticton Vees teammates Tyson Jost, left, and Dante Fabbro faced off in the NCAA West Region semifinal.UND/BU Athletics photos
Rick Van Camp, left, and Dave Killick enjoyed long-time coaching careers with the Maggie Mustangs basketball programs spanning 30-plus years each. Both have now retired from teaching.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Relationships rank high in coaches careers

Newly retired Maggie Mustang coaches cherish relationships built

Rick Van Camp, left, and Dave Killick enjoyed long-time coaching careers with the Maggie Mustangs basketball programs spanning 30-plus years each. Both have now retired from teaching.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News