Kristi Patton

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We’d need 2.3 of these if we all lived the way Mirror columnist Mike Davies lives, and we don’t have that many of these.

Climate talk in Penticton focused on how citizens can make an impact

Dr. Rose Murphy, from Simon Fraser University, is a guest of First Things First Okanagan

We’d need 2.3 of these if we all lived the way Mirror columnist Mike Davies lives, and we don’t have that many of these.
Community Foundation of South Okanagan Similkameen executive director Aaron McRann and Andrew Chunilall, CEO of Community Foundations of Canada, toured the Youth Centre building, which was purchased by the Foundation in 2018. (Robin Grant/Western News)

Penticton’s youth resource centre to host block party

Community invited to tour Foundry and enjoy a variety of free activities

Community Foundation of South Okanagan Similkameen executive director Aaron McRann and Andrew Chunilall, CEO of Community Foundations of Canada, toured the Youth Centre building, which was purchased by the Foundation in 2018. (Robin Grant/Western News)
The Class of 2014 B.C. breweries that are collaborating to create a special beer with partial proceeds going to the BC Hospitality Foundation. (Submitted photo)

Okanagan breweries part of special collaboration

Kelowna and Penticton breweries joining forces with other B.C. breweries

The Class of 2014 B.C. breweries that are collaborating to create a special beer with partial proceeds going to the BC Hospitality Foundation. (Submitted photo)
HOME SWEET HOME — Penticton Vees captain David Silye sporting the team’s new third jersey. The Vees play their first home game of the British Columbia Hockey League season at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. against the West Kelowna Warriors. Check inside the Sept. 25 Penticton Western News for a special section of your Penticton Vees. (Kristi Patton - Western News)

Penticton Vees score number one ranking across Canada

The Vees will unveil their new third jersey as they play their first BCHL home game of the season

HOME SWEET HOME — Penticton Vees captain David Silye sporting the team’s new third jersey. The Vees play their first home game of the British Columbia Hockey League season at the South Okanagan Events Centre on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. against the West Kelowna Warriors. Check inside the Sept. 25 Penticton Western News for a special section of your Penticton Vees. (Kristi Patton - Western News)
A Penticton Western News reader submitted this photo of a Jeep that caught fire on the side of the road on Highway 97. The vehicle was heading south bound and is located between Penticton and Trout Creek. (Submitted photo)

Vehicle engulfed in flames on Highway 97

Jeep was spotted on the side of the road between Penticton and Trout Creek

A Penticton Western News reader submitted this photo of a Jeep that caught fire on the side of the road on Highway 97. The vehicle was heading south bound and is located between Penticton and Trout Creek. (Submitted photo)
Penticton Royal Canadian Legion members, president Ivo Jaager (left) and service officer Bill Bowen observe a moment of silence in 2017. B.C./Yukon Legion delegates will be in Penticton Sept. 26 to 29 for the bi-annual convention. (Western News file photo)

B.C./Yukon Legion convention in Penticton to focus on taxing issue

Around 300 delegates are expected to be in Penticton

Penticton Royal Canadian Legion members, president Ivo Jaager (left) and service officer Bill Bowen observe a moment of silence in 2017. B.C./Yukon Legion delegates will be in Penticton Sept. 26 to 29 for the bi-annual convention. (Western News file photo)
The KIDZ BOP Kids are bringing their interactive family-friendly concert experience to Penticton on March 7, 2020. (Submitted photo)

Kidz Bop bring their world tour to Penticton

Kidz Bop will perform some of today's biggest global pop hits at the South Okanagan Events Centre

The KIDZ BOP Kids are bringing their interactive family-friendly concert experience to Penticton on March 7, 2020. (Submitted photo)
Afshin Maleki Ighani, 45, was arrested on the weekend in Princeton and is facing several charges including attempted murder in connection to a shooting that took place in Oliver last week. Dale Boyd/Western News

More trial delays for man charged with Okanagan Correctional Centre assaults

Afshin Ighani is facing several charges related to a string of assaults while behind bars

Afshin Maleki Ighani, 45, was arrested on the weekend in Princeton and is facing several charges including attempted murder in connection to a shooting that took place in Oliver last week. Dale Boyd/Western News
New RCMP Special Victims Unit in Penticton

New RCMP Special Victims Unit in Penticton

Focus of the unit will include investigations where violence against women and children are involved

New RCMP Special Victims Unit in Penticton
Dredging the Okanagan River in 1909. The work on the OKanagan River started in 1908 to dredge the channel. Passenger and freight service between Penticton and Kaleden started in 1912 (with the vessel Mallard) but navigation on the river portion between Skaha Lake and Okanagan Lake was challenging and the route was soon abandoned. By 1952, work began on channeling the river; this work was completed by 1958. (Photo courtesy of the Penticton Museum and Archives)

Historic photo: How the Okanagan River Channel came to be

Dredging in Okanagan River in Penticton started in 1908

Dredging the Okanagan River in 1909. The work on the OKanagan River started in 1908 to dredge the channel. Passenger and freight service between Penticton and Kaleden started in 1912 (with the vessel Mallard) but navigation on the river portion between Skaha Lake and Okanagan Lake was challenging and the route was soon abandoned. By 1952, work began on channeling the river; this work was completed by 1958. (Photo courtesy of the Penticton Museum and Archives)
Johnny Reid (promotional photo).

Juno award winning artist delivers early Christmas present to Penticton

Chart-topping, multi-platinum artist to perform songs from new album at South Okanagan Events Centre

Johnny Reid (promotional photo).
(File photo)

Vehicle taken by gunpoint in Penticton carjacking recovered

Penticton RCMP said the criminal investigation remains very active and ongoing

(File photo)
Union of BC Indian Chief Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. (Contributed)

21 years: Grand Chief Stewart Philip to continue leading B.C. Indian Chiefs union

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip acclaimed as president of Union of BC Indian Chiefs

Union of BC Indian Chief Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. (Contributed)
Penticton firefighters Tyler Guy (left) and Joel Black, wearing protective gear, safely dispose of needles at the Main Street location of Prospera Credit Union in 2017. The sharps were found inside a suitcase outside of the building earlier in the day. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Crime, substance abuse, public safety and housing listed as Penticton priorities

Penticton City Council to bring up priority issues at UBCM

Penticton firefighters Tyler Guy (left) and Joel Black, wearing protective gear, safely dispose of needles at the Main Street location of Prospera Credit Union in 2017. The sharps were found inside a suitcase outside of the building earlier in the day. (Mark Brett - Western News)
The Penticton Library and Museum and Archives. (Google maps photo)

Man suing Penticton library for almost $20K has to settle for less

A man was suing the City of Penticton Library for almost $20,000 after his backpack was stolen

The Penticton Library and Museum and Archives. (Google maps photo)
Black Press file photo

Penticton motorists should expect delays in downtown area

Road repaving and bike lane installation work is set to take place

Black Press file photo
An Ontario Superior Court justice awarded an 88-year-old Penticton woman upward of $45,000 and the proceeds of a house sale, initially bought for $82,000, after finding her son improperly used his power of attorney on her estate.

Penticton man with multiple driving infractions loses appeal on ‘harsh’ sentence

Driver has been convicted multiple times, including for criminal negligence causing death

An Ontario Superior Court justice awarded an 88-year-old Penticton woman upward of $45,000 and the proceeds of a house sale, initially bought for $82,000, after finding her son improperly used his power of attorney on her estate.
Penticton and District Search and Rescue worked with the fire department, RCMP and cave experts from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland to rescue a woman who fell approximately 60 feet into a cave at the Skaha Bluffs on Monday. Submitted photo

Wanted in Penticton: Outdoors-type, must like search and rescue

Penticton Search and Rescue holding a recruitment drive

Penticton and District Search and Rescue worked with the fire department, RCMP and cave experts from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland to rescue a woman who fell approximately 60 feet into a cave at the Skaha Bluffs on Monday. Submitted photo
Former City of Penticton development services director Anthony Haddad (right) and engagement officer JoAnne Kleb talk to a local cyclist in 2017 about his concerns with parking in the city. (Western News file photo)

Lessons learned in past will help for Penticton community engagement policy

Draft policy on community engagement has been developed and is available for residents to review

Former City of Penticton development services director Anthony Haddad (right) and engagement officer JoAnne Kleb talk to a local cyclist in 2017 about his concerns with parking in the city. (Western News file photo)
Afshin Maleki Ighani was given one week to find the legal advice he said he needs in order to move forward with a trial where he is alleged to have assaulted two Okanagan Correctional Centre prisoners and an officer. (RCMP supplied photo)

Okanagan inmate who allegedly assaulted prisoners and officer gets trial extension

Afshin Maleki Ighani appeared in Penticton Supreme Court on Monday

Afshin Maleki Ighani was given one week to find the legal advice he said he needs in order to move forward with a trial where he is alleged to have assaulted two Okanagan Correctional Centre prisoners and an officer. (RCMP supplied photo)