Kristi Patton

RCMP Supt. Ted De Jager (right) with Const. James Grandy at a press conference recently. (Western News file photo)

Penticton RCMP have the busiest detachment in B.C.

Penticton RCMP officers are dealing with the highest criminal case burden in the province

RCMP Supt. Ted De Jager (right) with Const. James Grandy at a press conference recently. (Western News file photo)
South Okanagan Flames player Carson Shortreed fends off a Vernon Tigers player in their semi-final playoff series game on Wednesday in Oliver. The Flames defeated the Tigers 10-8 to move on to the league finals. (Brennan Phillips — Western News)

South Okanagan Flames headed to lacrosse finals for first time ever

The South Okanagan Flames will be playing in the Thompson-Okanagan Junior Lacrosse League finals

South Okanagan Flames player Carson Shortreed fends off a Vernon Tigers player in their semi-final playoff series game on Wednesday in Oliver. The Flames defeated the Tigers 10-8 to move on to the league finals. (Brennan Phillips — Western News)
Ellen Reid, Brad Roberts, Dan Roberts and Mitch Dorge, the original members of the Canadian rock band Crash Test Dummies. (Contributed)

Crash Test Dummies hate bananas, love Penticton peaches

Crash Test Dummies singer Ellen Reid sends a message to Peach Festival attendees

Ellen Reid, Brad Roberts, Dan Roberts and Mitch Dorge, the original members of the Canadian rock band Crash Test Dummies. (Contributed)
In the early morning hours of July 8, a thief entered Burger55 using a key and robbed the business of an entire safety deposit box. (Photo: Facebook)

Fundraiser for stolen tips not needed says Penticton business owner

A thief made off with cash and Burger55 employee tips earlier this week

In the early morning hours of July 8, a thief entered Burger55 using a key and robbed the business of an entire safety deposit box. (Photo: Facebook)
In the early morning hours of July 8, a thief entered Burger55 using a key and robbed the business of an entire safety deposit box. (Photo: Facebook)

Fundraiser fro stolen tips not needed says South Okanagan business owner

A thief made off with cash and Burger55 employee tips earlier this week

In the early morning hours of July 8, a thief entered Burger55 using a key and robbed the business of an entire safety deposit box. (Photo: Facebook)
The Penticton Library and Museum and Archives. (Google maps photo)

Penticton Library being sued for almost $20K for allegedly stolen backpack

Penticton man suing after backpack allegedly stolen

The Penticton Library and Museum and Archives. (Google maps photo)
Defenceman Ethan Martini will join the Penticton Vees for the 2019-2020 season. (Photo courtesy of Garrett James — BCHL)

Penticton Vees add gritty defenceman to lineup

Defenceman Ethan Martini was picked up from the Powell River Kings

Defenceman Ethan Martini will join the Penticton Vees for the 2019-2020 season. (Photo courtesy of Garrett James — BCHL)
Chef Victor Bongo’s Dinner in White takes place at the Bongo Bistro at Serendipity Winery on July 13 in Naramata. (Photo courtesy of Kenn Tam)

Foodies unite for Chef Bongo’s South Okanagan Dinner In White

Top Canadian chef to host special event in Naramata

Chef Victor Bongo’s Dinner in White takes place at the Bongo Bistro at Serendipity Winery on July 13 in Naramata. (Photo courtesy of Kenn Tam)
At Penticton's courthouse, a B.C. Supreme Court justice has found a Penticton area man guilty on all charges over a child pornography sting involving local RCMP and the Saskatoon Police Service.

Judge ‘shocked’ South Okanagan man’s dangerous driving didn’t kill anyone

Jeff Pelly was sentenced for two dangerous driving incidents

At Penticton's courthouse, a B.C. Supreme Court justice has found a Penticton area man guilty on all charges over a child pornography sting involving local RCMP and the Saskatoon Police Service.
Gregory Younging was posthumously recognized on June 19 with the Association of Canadian Publishers President’s Award for his contributions to the Canadian publishing industry and the association. (Submitted photo)

Former Theytus Books publisher honoured posthumously

Penticton Indian Band's Theytus Book's publisher honoured

Gregory Younging was posthumously recognized on June 19 with the Association of Canadian Publishers President’s Award for his contributions to the Canadian publishing industry and the association. (Submitted photo)
A beautiful Penticton sunset captured on Okanagan Lake. (Photo courtesy of Fabulous_Fotoes/Instagram)

Risk of thunderstorms for much of the Okanagan-Shuswap-Similkameen region

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

A beautiful Penticton sunset captured on Okanagan Lake. (Photo courtesy of Fabulous_Fotoes/Instagram)
Traffic was backed up for long distances along Highway 97 after a fatal motorcycle incident north of Penticton on June 25. (Western News file photo)

Weather may have been factor in fatal motorcycle crash near Penticton

Motorcyclist lost control just north of Penticton on Highway 97 and crossed the centre line

Traffic was backed up for long distances along Highway 97 after a fatal motorcycle incident north of Penticton on June 25. (Western News file 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
The crowd was buzzing at the Best of the South Okanagan awards on June 25. (Mark Brett — Western News)

Best of the South Okanagan award winners

Penticton Western News readers chose their favourite businesses, events and more

The crowd was buzzing at the Best of the South Okanagan awards on June 25. (Mark Brett — Western News)
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
The driver of a vehicle involved in a collision with a semi truck was pronounced dead on scene. (files)

Charges filed in fatal head-on collision in the South Okanagan

Motorcyclist was killed in 2018 near Oliver

The driver of a vehicle involved in a collision with a semi truck was pronounced dead on scene. (files)
The old Ogopogo Motel on Riverside is up for sale again with a $6-million price tag that includes a plan to redevelop the property. (Google Maps image)

Ogopogo Motel and RV Park up for sale in Penticton

Forward-thinking motel property owners have created a potential redevelopment plan to accompany the motel they are attempting to sell.

The old Ogopogo Motel on Riverside is up for sale again with a $6-million price tag that includes a plan to redevelop the property. (Google Maps image)
Pair charged in alleged Penticton boat theft

Pair charged in alleged Penticton boat theft

The boat was eventually found on the shoreline in the Munson Mountain

Pair charged in alleged Penticton boat theft
David Ernest Friesen, 66, was found guilty of exposing his genitals to a teen at a Penticton playground. (Facebook photo)

Penticton man sentenced for flashing teen in public park

David Ernest Friesen, 66, was sentenced at the Penticton provincial courthouse

David Ernest Friesen, 66, was found guilty of exposing his genitals to a teen at a Penticton playground. (Facebook photo)
John Brittain is escorted from the RCMP detachment in Penticton, B.C., on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in this image made from video. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amy Smart

Still months of investigation left into South Okanagan murders

Penticton came to a standstill on April 15, when John Brittain allegedly shot and killed four people

John Brittain is escorted from the RCMP detachment in Penticton, B.C., on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in this image made from video. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amy Smart