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It took an extra 17 hours, but Russian closed out a 4-2 win over Canada Red in the Group B opener at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge Sunday. Submitted photo

Russians edge Canada Red at World U-17s

Power outage suspends world hockey challenge game overnight

It took an extra 17 hours, but Russian closed out a 4-2 win over Canada Red in the Group B opener at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge Sunday. Submitted photo
The Vees Ryan Sandelin opened the scoring against the Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday. File photo

Vees lose in overtime in Prince George

Spruce Kings score on their third shot in overtime

The Vees Ryan Sandelin opened the scoring against the Prince George Spruce Kings Saturday. File photo
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, with Bob Carpenter, Jim Photoglo, Ross Holmes, Jaime Hanna, Jimmie Fadden and Jeff Hanna performs on Nov. 8 in Penticton. Glen Rose photo

Nitty Gritty still loves performing live

Fifty years hasn't slowed down Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, with Bob Carpenter, Jim Photoglo, Ross Holmes, Jaime Hanna, Jimmie Fadden and Jeff Hanna performs on Nov. 8 in Penticton. Glen Rose photo

Storyhive looking to fund Indigenous filmmakers

Storyhive calls for creators to apply for first-ever Indigenous Storyteller Edition

The City of Penticton has approved a land swap to make way for the ongoing restoration of Penticton Creek. Submitted photo

Land swap makes way for Penticton Creek restoration

Penticton city council has approved a land swap to help make way for the ongoing restoration of Penticton Creek.

The City of Penticton has approved a land swap to make way for the ongoing restoration of Penticton Creek. Submitted photo
Penticton's Mayor Andrew Jakubeit speaks at an all-candidates forum during his unsuccesful campaign to be re-elected. He delivered an emotional speech Tuesday at his final council meeting. Steve Kidd/Western News.

Final council meeting turns emotional

Penticton mayor and council sum up last four years

Penticton's Mayor Andrew Jakubeit speaks at an all-candidates forum during his unsuccesful campaign to be re-elected. He delivered an emotional speech Tuesday at his final council meeting. Steve Kidd/Western News.
Penticton city council okay free parking downtown on December Saturdays. File photo

Outgoing council leaves Christmas gift

Parking downtown will be free on December Saturdays

Penticton city council okay free parking downtown on December Saturdays. File photo
The Penticton Speedway wrapped up the 2018 season with a fan favourite Day of Destruction event with hit-to-pass drivers doing their best to create mayhem as they towed travel trailers and boats around the oval at high speed.Steve Kidd/Western News

Penticton Speedway celebrates 50 years in 2019

Plans being made for bigger events than ever next season at the speedway

The Penticton Speedway wrapped up the 2018 season with a fan favourite Day of Destruction event with hit-to-pass drivers doing their best to create mayhem as they towed travel trailers and boats around the oval at high speed.Steve Kidd/Western News
Downtown revitalization has enabled the City of Penticton to donate almost $31,000 to Penticton Regional Hospital from the sale of old paver bricks. The provincial government has OK’d the name Meadowlark Room for one of the patient rooms in the new David E. Kampe Tower. Submitted photo

City’s Meadowlark room name flies at PRH

Name topped the list of community choices

Downtown revitalization has enabled the City of Penticton to donate almost $31,000 to Penticton Regional Hospital from the sale of old paver bricks. The provincial government has OK’d the name Meadowlark Room for one of the patient rooms in the new David E. Kampe Tower. Submitted photo
Max Haynes and Samantha Schimmer performing in one of Tempest Theatre’s Terrible Temptations, on Nov. 1 to 4 in Penticton. Photo courtesy Tempest Theatre/Ronan Reinart

Tempest Theatre offers four nights of dark comedy

Penticton's new black box theatre offers preview with Terrible Temptations

Max Haynes and Samantha Schimmer performing in one of Tempest Theatre’s Terrible Temptations, on Nov. 1 to 4 in Penticton. Photo courtesy Tempest Theatre/Ronan Reinart
Penticton Vees forward Brendan Harrogate opened the scoring in their home game Saturday (Oct. 27), but despite building an early two-goal lead, the Vees lost 5-3 to the West Kelowna Warriors

Vees let two-goal lead slip

Penticton loses 5-3 to West Kelowna

Penticton Vees forward Brendan Harrogate opened the scoring in their home game Saturday (Oct. 27), but despite building an early two-goal lead, the Vees lost 5-3 to the West Kelowna Warriors
Ella Howell and her pugasus, Frank, at Pug-o-Ween in Gyro Park

Zombies and pugs celebrate Halloween

Who says Halloween is for kids?Ella

Ella Howell and her pugasus, Frank, at Pug-o-Ween in Gyro Park
Chef Chris Garvey (left) faced off against one of his former students, Chef Alexa Garvey (centre), in the first round of the 2018 Soupateria Super Bowl. They were assisted by student volunteers Ki Peterson, right, and Lanae Arcand, not pictured.Photo courtesy Wayne McDougall

Chefs square off at the Soupateria

What's better than hot soup on cold day?

Chef Chris Garvey (left) faced off against one of his former students, Chef Alexa Garvey (centre), in the first round of the 2018 Soupateria Super Bowl. They were assisted by student volunteers Ki Peterson, right, and Lanae Arcand, not pictured.Photo courtesy Wayne McDougall
The last outdoor Farmers’ Market for 2018 is this Saturday, before they move indoors for four winter markets. File photo

Penticton Farmers’ Market moving indoors

Penticton Farmers' Market moving indoors

The last outdoor Farmers’ Market for 2018 is this Saturday, before they move indoors for four winter markets. File photo
The Penticton Legion on Martin Street.Google Street view photo

Penticton Legion eyeing new location

Relocation committee looking at Anavet's former home

The Penticton Legion on Martin Street.Google Street view photo
Adventure park in early planning stages for Penticton Indian Band

Adventure park in early planning stages for Penticton Indian Band

Penticton Indian Band working on major development deal

Adventure park in early planning stages for Penticton Indian Band
Tiny Home builder comes to Penticton

Tiny Home builder comes to Penticton

New Penticton business focuses on the little things

Tiny Home builder comes to Penticton
Tony Trovao, Naramata’s fire chief since 2013, has been suspended by the RDOS.Western News file photo

Naramata fire chief suspended

Naramata fire chief Tony Trovao has been suspended from his position

Tony Trovao, Naramata’s fire chief since 2013, has been suspended by the RDOS.Western News file photo
City of Penticton mayoral candidates (from left to right) John Vassilaki, Jason Cox and Andrew Jakubeit waiting for results at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Mark Brett/Western News

Penticton’s mayor-elect already under scrutiny

When does a handshake become campaigning?

City of Penticton mayoral candidates (from left to right) John Vassilaki, Jason Cox and Andrew Jakubeit waiting for results at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. Mark Brett/Western News
JW-Jones performs at Penticton’s Dream Café on Oct. 23. Submitted photo

Exploring the edges of the blues

JW-Jones takes to the Dream Cafe stage in Penticton for the first time tonight

JW-Jones performs at Penticton’s Dream Café on Oct. 23. Submitted photo