Mark Brett

Murdered Penticton woman's family feeling 'fear and outrage'

Murdered Penticton woman’s family feeling ‘fear and outrage’

Relatives of Lynn Kalmring struggling to come to terms with decision to grant leave to her killer

Murdered Penticton woman's family feeling 'fear and outrage'
Penticton RCMP

Osoyoos driver admits being ‘drunk’ after crashing into pole

A 52-year-old Osoyoos man admits being drunk after hitting power pole

Penticton RCMP
Penticton Vees looking to put a strangle hold on league lead

Penticton Vees looking to put a strangle hold on league lead

The B.C. Hockey League's top two teams meet tonight in Coquitlam to determine league supremacy

Penticton Vees looking to put a strangle hold on league lead
Cpl. Jason Goodfellow and Haro of the RCMP Police Dog Services division were instrumental in arresting two people who fled from police. (Submitted photo)

Officers from the South Okanagan successfully track suspects

Officers from several South Okanagan RCMP detachments and Police Dog Services members catch suspects

Cpl. Jason Goodfellow and Haro of the RCMP Police Dog Services division were instrumental in arresting two people who fled from police. (Submitted photo)
Penticton artist brings joy to others through her painting

Penticton artist brings joy to others through her painting

Hedy Munawych is 96 years old and just loves painting the beauty of the world around her.

Penticton artist brings joy to others through her painting
South Okanagan Similkameen kids big winners in Share-a-Smile Telethon

South Okanagan Similkameen kids big winners in Share-a-Smile Telethon

The annual OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre Share-a-Smile Telethon once again a success

South Okanagan Similkameen kids big winners in Share-a-Smile Telethon
Penticton's latest recreational marijuana retail outlet, the Grennery Canniabis Boutique officially opens its doors Friday. (Submitted photos)

New Penticton marijuana dispensary opening

The Greenery Cannabis Boutique was scheduled to open Friday on Main Street

Penticton's latest recreational marijuana retail outlet, the Grennery Canniabis Boutique officially opens its doors Friday. (Submitted photos)
Penticton and Salmon Arm will duke it out tonight for division lead

Penticton and Salmon Arm will duke it out tonight for division lead

Penticton Vees and Salmon Arm Silverbacks meet in Penticton tonight for Interior Division lead

Penticton and Salmon Arm will duke it out tonight for division lead
A First Nation's speaker gives a presentation during one of the Penticton Museum and Archives Brown Bag Lecture Series. The program has been running for over 30 years and begins again Sept. 17. (Submitted photo)

Penticton Museum hosting Brown Bag Lecture

Wildlife and Recreation is the topic of the next Penticton Museum Brown Bag Lecture Series

A First Nation's speaker gives a presentation during one of the Penticton Museum and Archives Brown Bag Lecture Series. The program has been running for over 30 years and begins again Sept. 17. (Submitted photo)
Penticton Vees lose a squeaker in Salmon Arm

Penticton Vees lose a squeaker in Salmon Arm

The Penticton Vees got off to a rousing start but in the end fell 4-3 to Salmon Arm

Penticton Vees lose a squeaker in Salmon Arm
Kristina Koropecki and Mark Bérubé are the Kliffs and are bring their unique talents to the Dream Café Dec. 13. (Submitted photo)

Penticton’s Dream Cafe hosting the Kliffs unique music blend

The Canadian, Berlin-based duo of Mark Berube and Kristina Koropecki, AKAthe Kliffs, are coming to Penticton's Dream Cafe.

Kristina Koropecki and Mark Bérubé are the Kliffs and are bring their unique talents to the Dream Café Dec. 13. (Submitted photo)
Penticton's OSNS benefits from $10,000 RBC grant

Penticton’s OSNS benefits from $10,000 RBC grant

The OSNS Child and Youth Development Centre will use the money for tech upgrades

Penticton's OSNS benefits from $10,000 RBC grant
Darwin Lakoduk (right) has been aquired by the Penticton Vees from the Victoria Grizzlies in exchange for Vincent Nardone in a B.C. Hockey League trade announced this week. (Submitted photo)

Penticton Vees acquire forward Lakoduk from Victoria Grizzlies

The Penticton Vees have acquired forward Darwin Lakoduk in a trade with the Victoria Grizzlies

Darwin Lakoduk (right) has been aquired by the Penticton Vees from the Victoria Grizzlies in exchange for Vincent Nardone in a B.C. Hockey League trade announced this week. (Submitted photo)
Penticton WorkBC all-access centre officially opens

Penticton WorkBC all-access centre officially opens

Human component an important part of the all-access WorkBC Centre officially opened Wednesday

Penticton WorkBC all-access centre officially opens
Penticton on Bamford's list of stops in 2020

Penticton on Bamford’s list of stops in 2020

Gord Bamford and friends are scheduled to stop in Penticton in 2020

Penticton on Bamford's list of stops in 2020
John Moorhouse is the development and communications officer for the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.

Foundation Notes: SOS Medical foundation fundraiser shifts gears

There will be two brochure version for the Tree of Dreams fundraiser this year

John Moorhouse is the development and communications officer for the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.
Penticton concert date for Blind Melon and guests has been cancelled

Penticton concert date for Blind Melon and guests has been cancelled

No reason given for cancellation of Canadian dates for Blind Melon, Bif Naked and Soul Asylum

Penticton concert date for Blind Melon and guests has been cancelled
Penticton Vees suffer Wicked Wednesday

Penticton Vees suffer Wicked Wednesday

The Penticton Vees five-game win streak came to an end Wednesday as the Smoke Eaters win 4-1

Penticton Vees suffer Wicked Wednesday
Cindy Bertrand Larson gets lots of laughs and at the same time helps seniors with their fears of death and dying during her workshops. (Mark Brett - Western News)

Okanagan woman helps senior along the journey

Cindy Bertrand Larson goes throughout the Okanagan to help seniors along their end-of-life journey

Cindy Bertrand Larson gets lots of laughs and at the same time helps seniors with their fears of death and dying during her workshops. (Mark Brett - Western News)
Blast from the past coming to Penticton

Blast from the past coming to Penticton

Blind Melon, Soul Asylum and Bif Naked will be rockin' the trade and convention centre next April

Blast from the past coming to Penticton