Penticton

RCMP search for suspects involved in break-ins and vehicle thefts in the Carmi area of Penticton on Friday, morning. The suspect pair were arrested in West Kelowna later that morning. (Ellen Girouard)

Scary moments in rural Penticton end with arrests in West Kelowna

Heavy police presence after man and woman accused of theft in Carmi neighbourhood

 

’Healing Energy for All Living Things’ was unveiled in the 300-block of Main Street in Penticton on Saturday, March 25. Syilx artist, Dr. Michelle Jack, designed the concept and helped work on the piece for five days in 2017.

‘Healing energy for all living things’: Syilx artist unveils new mural in Penticton

The mural, completed in 2017, was unveiled during this year’s Ignite the Arts Festival on Main Street

 

This Penticton art duo participated in the Sculpture Contest at the Ignite the Arts Festival’s art walk. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

PHOTOS: ‘No shortage of vibrancy’ at Ignite the Arts Festival’s Walk in Penticton

With 25 different venues and hundreds of artists, Saturday afternoon was a ‘celebration of culture’

 

The Penticton Vees scored five goals in a row Friday, March 24, to defeat the Vernon Vipers at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)

Penticton Vees score 5 unanswered to stun Vernon Vipers, remain undefeated at home

Vernon unable to clinch no worse than the Interior Division’s sixth seed; battles Merritt Saturday

The Penticton Vees scored five goals in a row Friday, March 24, to defeat the Vernon Vipers at the South Okanagan Events Centre. (Photo- Cherie Morgan)
Penticton mayor Julius Bloomfield announced Friday that art gallery curator Paul Crawford will present to council after the recent funding cuts. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)

Penticton Art Gallery to appear before council after having funding cut, mayor says

Paul Crawford will present to council on April 3, following recent public outcry over the matter

Penticton mayor Julius Bloomfield announced Friday that art gallery curator Paul Crawford will present to council after the recent funding cuts. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)
Penticton bylaw officers. (Submitted photo)

City of Penticton wants to know your thoughts on giving bylaw officers more power

Public engagement goes all April to make sure everyone can have input

Penticton bylaw officers. (Submitted photo)
The FMX World Tour is coming to Penticton’s South Okanagan Events Centre this Saturday, March 25. (Photo- FMX World Tour/Facebook)

Best motocross riders bring wow factor, perform ‘death-defying stunts’ in Penticton

The FMX World Tour comes to the South Okanagan Events Centre Saturday night, March 25

The FMX World Tour is coming to Penticton’s South Okanagan Events Centre this Saturday, March 25. (Photo- FMX World Tour/Facebook)
The Ignite the Arts Festival — a 10-day celebration of arts and culture, returns to Penticton this weekend. (Picture This Custom Framing photo)

Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Penticton

Ignite the Arts Festival, Thrash Wrestling, Vees and freestyle motocross at the SOEC

The Ignite the Arts Festival — a 10-day celebration of arts and culture, returns to Penticton this weekend. (Picture This Custom Framing photo)
The intersection of Kinney Avenue and South Main Street in Penticton. (Photo- Google Street View)

Project to fix ‘dysfunctional’ Penticton intersection comes in $3M over budget

Decision to rework Kinney Avenue near Salvation Army deferred by Penticton council

The intersection of Kinney Avenue and South Main Street in Penticton. (Photo- Google Street View)
Cody Allen Pelletier, seen here in a photo from 2019, was arrested following a stabbing on May 3 in Penticton. (Submitted)

Fourth warrant issued after Penticton man skips out on trial

Cody Pelletier has multiple cases ongoing in court

Cody Allen Pelletier, seen here in a photo from 2019, was arrested following a stabbing on May 3 in Penticton. (Submitted)
The Summerland Health-Care Auxiliary pledged $1 million for the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s oncology campaign. From left are treasurer Betty Raymond, medical foundation director of development Lissette Little, second vice-president Dagmar Lauber, secretary Susan Boetjar, medical foundation chief executive officer Sally Ginter, auxiliary president Shannon Toop and auxiliary shop convener Val Carrier. (Contributed)
The Summerland Health-Care Auxiliary pledged $1 million for the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s oncology campaign. From left are treasurer Betty Raymond, medical foundation director of development Lissette Little, second vice-president Dagmar Lauber, secretary Susan Boetjar, medical foundation chief executive officer Sally Ginter, auxiliary president Shannon Toop and auxiliary shop convener Val Carrier. (Contributed)
Penticton Pistoleras roller derby team is battling the Castlegar Dam City Rollers on April 1, in the Kootenays. (Submitted) 
Dam City Rollers’ Jammer Peacemaker (#187) eyes up a way to push through the tangle of skaters. (Photo- Greg McKinnon)

No jokes on April Fools: Penticton roller derby team to battle rivals in Kootenays

Penticton’s game, against Castlegar, will be broadcasted on local TV via Shaw

Penticton Pistoleras roller derby team is battling the Castlegar Dam City Rollers on April 1, in the Kootenays. (Submitted) 
Dam City Rollers’ Jammer Peacemaker (#187) eyes up a way to push through the tangle of skaters. (Photo- Greg McKinnon)
On March 18 BC Corrections said the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) in Oliver was closed to visitors and volunteers until further notice due to COVID-19. (File photo)

B.C.’s largest prison in Oliver is only at 20% capacity

167 prisoners out of a capacity of 800 are currently at the Okanagan Correctional Centre

On March 18 BC Corrections said the Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC) in Oliver was closed to visitors and volunteers until further notice due to COVID-19. (File photo)
(Western News file photo)

Penticton council supports giving bylaw officers more authority to enforce ‘public nuisance’

New program would give bylaw officers legal authority to resolve disorderly conduct calls

(Western News file photo)
Invermere resident Kris Newman, 65, was just one of hundreds of athletes putting it all out there on the weekend in the Okanagan Valley Throwdown at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. (Mark Brett/Local Journalism Initiative)

‘I just want to live longer’: Okanagan Throwdown takes over Penticton

The event took place over the weekend at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Invermere resident Kris Newman, 65, was just one of hundreds of athletes putting it all out there on the weekend in the Okanagan Valley Throwdown at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. (Mark Brett/Local Journalism Initiative)
The Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver. (Western News - File)

Most Okanagan Correctional Centre inmates sent back to their communities: Report

Penticton council requested information about what city people were let out to

The Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver. (Western News - File)
Michael Charles, an inductee of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, is coming to Penticton’s Dream Cafe on April 22. (Submitted)

Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee ready to rock Penticton

Australia’s Michael Charles will be at the Dream Cafe on Saturday, April 22

Michael Charles, an inductee of the Chicago Blues Hall of Fame, is coming to Penticton’s Dream Cafe on April 22. (Submitted)
Penticton City Hall. (Western News - File)

Penticton council narrowly approves 9.5% tax increase

Coun. Helena Konanz’ last-minute motion to lower the hike to five per cent was defeated

Penticton City Hall. (Western News - File)
The Okanagan Valley Throwdown returned to Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Saturday, March 18, welcoming cross-fit competitors from across Western Canada. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

PHOTOS: Okanagan Valley Throwdown brings strength, agility to Penticton

The 10th edition of the two-day event continues Sunday, March 19, at the trade and convention centre

The Okanagan Valley Throwdown returned to Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on Saturday, March 18, welcoming cross-fit competitors from across Western Canada. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
Athletes from across the Okanagan competed in the 2019 Okanagan Valley Throwdown in Penticton. (Western News)

Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Penticton

Okanagan Valley Throwdown, BCHL Finals rematch and first-ever sports expo all coming up

Athletes from across the Okanagan competed in the 2019 Okanagan Valley Throwdown in Penticton. (Western News)
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