Emanuel Sequeira

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Love for basketball started at camp

Jonathan Cole loves basketball camps and has attended several since 2012

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Kole Lind of the Kelowna Rockets in action during the Vancouver Canucks prospects game July 6 in Vancouver. The Canucks have confirmed that Lind will play in the Young Stars Classic in Penticton this September.Jeff Vinnick/Vancouver Canucks

Rockets Lind suiting up in Young Stars

Kelowna Rocket Kole Lind to suit up for Canucks in Young Stars Classic.

Kole Lind of the Kelowna Rockets in action during the Vancouver Canucks prospects game July 6 in Vancouver. The Canucks have confirmed that Lind will play in the Young Stars Classic in Penticton this September.Jeff Vinnick/Vancouver Canucks
Chace Moog (10) and the South Okanagan Flames season is over after they lost in the opening round of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League playoffs. Moog finished fourth in team scoring with 25 points during the regular season.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Flames season over after first round loss

The South Okanagan Flames lost to Kamloops in TOJLL's opening round

Chace Moog (10) and the South Okanagan Flames season is over after they lost in the opening round of the Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League playoffs. Moog finished fourth in team scoring with 25 points during the regular season.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
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Pikes set to host lone swim meet this season

The Pikes are getting fast.

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The Penticton Power under-14C girls fastball team struck gold in the Softball B.C. Provincial Championship in Alberni Valley July 7 to 9. The Power won gold in the B pool after winning three straight games. The team is as follows — back, left to right, coach Dan Wilson, Sydney Clark, Eden Tonhauser, Brooklyn Olexa, Kara Gilfillen, Emma Wilson and coach John Green. Front, Ella Nuttgens, Ella Dobie, Nicola Thompson, Bella Green and Brittanie Apps.Submitted photo

Power snags gold at provincials

Penticton Power under-14C girls fastball team takes gold in silver pool at Softball B.C. Provincials

The Penticton Power under-14C girls fastball team struck gold in the Softball B.C. Provincial Championship in Alberni Valley July 7 to 9. The Power won gold in the B pool after winning three straight games. The team is as follows — back, left to right, coach Dan Wilson, Sydney Clark, Eden Tonhauser, Brooklyn Olexa, Kara Gilfillen, Emma Wilson and coach John Green. Front, Ella Nuttgens, Ella Dobie, Nicola Thompson, Bella Green and Brittanie Apps.Submitted photo
Females who attend the Penticton Basketball Camp Aug. 14 to 17 will be coached by Simon Fraser University Clan bench boss Bruce Langford and a few of his players.Steve Kidd/Western News

Spots open in Penticton Basketball Camp

The 36th Penticton Basketball Camp has openings for boys and girls sections

Females who attend the Penticton Basketball Camp Aug. 14 to 17 will be coached by Simon Fraser University Clan bench boss Bruce Langford and a few of his players.Steve Kidd/Western News
Firefighters scramble to get underneath a vehicle in the parking lot of IGA where a person was trapped. Emanuel Sequeira/Penticton Western News

Update: Accident pins person under vehicle

A motor vehicle incident on Tuesday afternoon left one person trapped

Firefighters scramble to get underneath a vehicle in the parking lot of IGA where a person was trapped. Emanuel Sequeira/Penticton Western News
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Cyclists have blast in Granfondo

The seventh Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan gave cyclists another fun ride

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Christopher MacDonald of the Pinnacles FC under-14 boys team controls the ball against Adam Thomasse of Kamloops Blaze Saturday in the 2017 B.C. Boys Provincials in Vernon. (Lisa VanderVelde/Black Press)

Pinnacles teams take fifth at provincials

Pinnacles FC sides take fifth at B.C. Soccer provincials

Christopher MacDonald of the Pinnacles FC under-14 boys team controls the ball against Adam Thomasse of Kamloops Blaze Saturday in the 2017 B.C. Boys Provincials in Vernon. (Lisa VanderVelde/Black Press)
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Volleyball camp focuses on skills

Penticton Volleyball Camp helped 75 kids aged 12 to 17 work on their skills

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The Thompson Okanagan Rugby Alliance under-18 girls team won gold in the B.C. Rugby Provincial Regional Championship in Burnaby July 1 to 3. Penticton's Lenaic Madevon played a key role in their success.Submitted photo

Okanagan Rugby teams win provincial medals

Thompson Okanagan rugby teams pick up gold, bronze at B.C. Rugby championships

The Thompson Okanagan Rugby Alliance under-18 girls team won gold in the B.C. Rugby Provincial Regional Championship in Burnaby July 1 to 3. Penticton's Lenaic Madevon played a key role in their success.Submitted photo
Jason Muir of the Penticton BMX Club handles the bumps on the track during the club’s provincial championship race. Kirsten McLean photo

Racing to provincial medals

Penticton BMX riders earn medals on home turf, new track to open soon

Jason Muir of the Penticton BMX Club handles the bumps on the track during the club’s provincial championship race. Kirsten McLean photo
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Cyclists ready to ride hard, smile often

Seventh annual Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan full, again

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Pinnacles Kaylie Dean (right) dekes around Oliver’s Avery Kane during a match between the u14 teams at kings Park recently.Steve Kidd/Western News

PFC cup winners

Trio of Penticton soccer teams capture PFC Cup, Pinnacles FC hands out awards

Pinnacles Kaylie Dean (right) dekes around Oliver’s Avery Kane during a match between the u14 teams at kings Park recently.Steve Kidd/Western News
The Lake City Basketball Club under-15 boys team is headed for a four-day basketball camp at Gonzaga University July 13 to 16.Submitted photo

Lake City 15U boys team headed to Gonzaga camp

Lake City Basketball Club under-15 will hit the court for four days at Gonzaga camp

The Lake City Basketball Club under-15 boys team is headed for a four-day basketball camp at Gonzaga University July 13 to 16.Submitted photo
The Summerland Golf and Country Club.Submitted photo

Sports in Brief

Lil Smith wins Summerland golf, Diane Anderson captures Ladies golf title and lawn bowling results

The Summerland Golf and Country Club.Submitted photo
Chilliwack Chiefs Kohen Olischefski and Penticton Vees Massimo Rizzo battle for control in the face off circle in Wednesday’s BC Hockey League Fred Page Cup playoff match at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees scored the winning goal just under three minutes into the first overtime for a 4-3 victory. The series returns to Chilliwack Saturday with the Vees in front 3-1. Mark Brett/Western News

Rizzo picks Vees over Blazers

Massimo Rizzo has picked the Penticton Vees over the Kamloops Blazers to play junior hockey

Chilliwack Chiefs Kohen Olischefski and Penticton Vees Massimo Rizzo battle for control in the face off circle in Wednesday’s BC Hockey League Fred Page Cup playoff match at the South Okanagan Events Centre. The Vees scored the winning goal just under three minutes into the first overtime for a 4-3 victory. The series returns to Chilliwack Saturday with the Vees in front 3-1. Mark Brett/Western News
Connor Walton (16) of the South Okanagan Flames put up 77 points, including 48 goals, in 14 Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League games. The Flames will count on him to provide offence as they take on the Kamloops Venom in the opening round of the playoffs.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Flames aim to put heat on in playoffs

The South Okanagan Flames open TOJLL playoffs in Kamloops

Connor Walton (16) of the South Okanagan Flames put up 77 points, including 48 goals, in 14 Thompson Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League games. The Flames will count on him to provide offence as they take on the Kamloops Venom in the opening round of the playoffs.Emanuel Sequeira/Western News
Lexi Corday looks for an open teammate during the Under-14 girls Western Canadian Championship last year. Corday, along with Sophie Brydon and Jaden Yamamoto were South Okanagan players selected by Basketball B.C. to play in the Canadian National Basketball Championship in July. -Submitted photo

Basketball players net provincial selection

Penticton, Summerland players selected to Team B.C. U15 girls team

Lexi Corday looks for an open teammate during the Under-14 girls Western Canadian Championship last year. Corday, along with Sophie Brydon and Jaden Yamamoto were South Okanagan players selected by Basketball B.C. to play in the Canadian National Basketball Championship in July. -Submitted photo
Canadian Tire received consumers vote for Best Overall Customer Service in Best of the South Okanagan by the Penticton Western News. Receiving that honour brings a smile to logistics manager Shelby Nicholson and owner Doug MacMillan. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News

Best of: Canadian Tire proud of customer service reputation

Canadian Tire receives Best Overall Customer Service in the Best of the South Okanagan awards

Canadian Tire received consumers vote for Best Overall Customer Service in Best of the South Okanagan by the Penticton Western News. Receiving that honour brings a smile to logistics manager Shelby Nicholson and owner Doug MacMillan. Emanuel Sequeira/Western News