Kristi Patton

First two Snowbirds arrive at Penticton Regional Airport late Monday morning. The remainder of the planes were due in later in the afternoon. Mark Brett/Western News

Canadian Forces Snowbirds making quick trip to Penticton

Planes will be touching down at the Penticton airport to refuel

First two Snowbirds arrive at Penticton Regional Airport late Monday morning. The remainder of the planes were due in later in the afternoon. Mark Brett/Western News
RCMP are asking for assistance in locating Colin Palmer, 41, who was last seen by his family on Saturday evening. It is believed he was kayaking on Okanagan Lake near Sunoka Beach. (Photo submitted by RCMP)

Missing Penticton kayaker last seen on Okanagan Lake

Penticton RCMP are asking for assistance in locating a missing kayaker

RCMP are asking for assistance in locating Colin Palmer, 41, who was last seen by his family on Saturday evening. It is believed he was kayaking on Okanagan Lake near Sunoka Beach. (Photo submitted by RCMP)
RCMP officers work outside a crime scene in Penticton, B.C., on Monday April 15, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff Bassett

Updated: Former home of accused Penticton shooter vandalized

Ex-wife of man who is accused of murdering four people had her house vandalized

RCMP officers work outside a crime scene in Penticton, B.C., on Monday April 15, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff Bassett
Austin Zenger and his three and half month year old dog that just had surgery to repair two broken legs. Zenger’s neighbour set up a GoFundMe account to help pay for some of the costs. (Submitted photo)

Boy’s best friend gets help from South Okanagan community

Community rallies around dog that needed surgery for two broken legs

Austin Zenger and his three and half month year old dog that just had surgery to repair two broken legs. Zenger’s neighbour set up a GoFundMe account to help pay for some of the costs. (Submitted photo)
Penticton RCMP had Gordon Place blocked off for a short time Tuesday afternoon. (Kristi Patton - Western News)

Penticton RCMP seize firearms from residence

Penticton RCMP blocked access to a cul de sac off Pineview Road on Tuesday

Penticton RCMP had Gordon Place blocked off for a short time Tuesday afternoon. (Kristi Patton - Western News)
Thie view from Campbell Mountain looking over Okanagan Lake in Penticton. (Image courtesy of miller_bobbi/Instagram)

Mix of sun and cloud for the Okanagan-Shuswap-Similkameen region

Environment Canada is forecasting a chance of showers with a risk of thunderstorms for the region

Thie view from Campbell Mountain looking over Okanagan Lake in Penticton. (Image courtesy of miller_bobbi/Instagram)
South Okanagan - West Kootenay riding Conservative candidate Helena Konanz (left) with Stockwell Day (right). (Submitted)

South Okanagan-West Kootenay Conservative candidate delays office opening

Delay is due to supporter and former politician Stockwell Day having 'emergency diplomatic mission'

South Okanagan - West Kootenay riding Conservative candidate Helena Konanz (left) with Stockwell Day (right). (Submitted)
Penticton Fire Department quickly knocked down a small fire in the brush near the Penticton Secondary School running track on Monday. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Truck lifts power lines causing fire near Penticton school

Emergency responders dealt with two incidents at the same time near KVR Middle School

Penticton Fire Department quickly knocked down a small fire in the brush near the Penticton Secondary School running track on Monday. (Mark Brett - Western News)
BC Wildfire map with the fire represented as the red dot.

Wildfire crews working small blaze in South Okanagan

BC Wildfire said a fire north east of Oliver was ignited on Sunday night

BC Wildfire map with the fire represented as the red dot.
Brandon Morrow, age 14, is the Canadian Tire/Penticton Western News athlete of the week. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)

Athlete of the Week: Brandon Morrow

The Canadian Tire/Penticton Western News athlete of the week

Brandon Morrow, age 14, is the Canadian Tire/Penticton Western News athlete of the week. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)
Penticton Lawn Bowling Club members Garly Marling and Terry O’Riordon took the title at the club’s Australian Pairs Tournament last weekend. (Submitted photo)

Penticton duo win Australian Pairs tournament at lawn bowling club

The event which has a different format for rolling bowls compared to regular play

Penticton Lawn Bowling Club members Garly Marling and Terry O’Riordon took the title at the club’s Australian Pairs Tournament last weekend. (Submitted photo)
Jordan Rapp raises his arms in celebration as he prepares to cross the finish line to win the 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada title. It is believed the City of Penticton will announce next week the return of an Ironman event to the city for 2020. (Western News file photo)

‘Major sporting event’ to be announced in Penticton

The City of Penticton is inviting the community to join them for an announcement

Jordan Rapp raises his arms in celebration as he prepares to cross the finish line to win the 2011 Subaru Ironman Canada title. It is believed the City of Penticton will announce next week the return of an Ironman event to the city for 2020. (Western News file photo)
Alleged South Okanagan rest stop robber arrested

Alleged South Okanagan rest stop robber arrested

Arrests made after couple allegedly robbed while sleeping in U-Haul at a rest stop

Alleged South Okanagan rest stop robber arrested
The Penticton Tigers under-nine team took third place at a tournament in Kelowna last weekend. Front Row - Adam Rattray, Kirn Bonette Dulohan, Charlie Mullins, Ryse Marven, Dawson Stewart, Wyatt Stanley and Ocean Nowek. Middle Row - Sam Mullins, Markus Messing, Jace Rutten, Nash Marven, London Funk and Ethan Achurch. Back Row - Cole Marven, Ernie Marven, Troy Stewart and Dale Mullins. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Mullins)

Penticton Tigers tadpole team take third in Kelowna tournament

This was the squads first tournament playing together as a team

The Penticton Tigers under-nine team took third place at a tournament in Kelowna last weekend. Front Row - Adam Rattray, Kirn Bonette Dulohan, Charlie Mullins, Ryse Marven, Dawson Stewart, Wyatt Stanley and Ocean Nowek. Middle Row - Sam Mullins, Markus Messing, Jace Rutten, Nash Marven, London Funk and Ethan Achurch. Back Row - Cole Marven, Ernie Marven, Troy Stewart and Dale Mullins. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Mullins)
The Penticton Vees faced off against the Brooks Bandits at the 2017 RBC Cup national championship in Cobourg, Ont. (Matthew Murnaghan/Hockey Canada Images via Twitter)

Penticton Vees will face national champions in pre-season action

The defending national champions, the Brooks Bandits, will play against the Penticton Vees

The Penticton Vees faced off against the Brooks Bandits at the 2017 RBC Cup national championship in Cobourg, Ont. (Matthew Murnaghan/Hockey Canada Images via Twitter)
Riders participating in the Granfondo events circled through downtown Penticton before looping out to Summerland and Oliver and back. Steve Kidd/Western News

Road closures in the South Okanagan during Granfondo

Penticton, and region, will see several road closures this weekend

Riders participating in the Granfondo events circled through downtown Penticton before looping out to Summerland and Oliver and back. Steve Kidd/Western News
Thomas Brayden Kruger-Allen pleaded guilty to an assault of a man after leaving the Mule nightclub in 2017. (Facebook photo)

Sentencing delayed for Penticton man guilty of nightclub assault

Thomas Brayden Kruger-Allen pleaded guilty to kicking a man in the face shattering his orbital bone

Thomas Brayden Kruger-Allen pleaded guilty to an assault of a man after leaving the Mule nightclub in 2017. (Facebook photo)
Upcoming concerts and events from around the South Okanagan. Western News graphic

TGIF: Penticton and South Okanagan events listings

Live theatre, concerts, events, art exhibits and more from around the South Okanagan

Upcoming concerts and events from around the South Okanagan. Western News graphic
An estimated 2,500 riders will take part in this weekend’s Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan. (Western News file photo)

2,500 cyclists ready to take the South Okanagan roads for Granfondo

The Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan takes place this weekend

An estimated 2,500 riders will take part in this weekend’s Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan. (Western News file photo)
The IRONMAN Triathlon social media account teased this photo stating to stay tuned for an announcement next Wednesday. Social media users are guessing that it has to do with Penticton. (Photo courtesy of IRONMAN Triathlon)

Is an Ironman announcement coming soon for Penticton?

Ironman Triathlon has teased some news will be coming Tuesday

The IRONMAN Triathlon social media account teased this photo stating to stay tuned for an announcement next Wednesday. Social media users are guessing that it has to do with Penticton. (Photo courtesy of IRONMAN Triathlon)