Logan Lockhart

Germany’s Marcel Noebels, left, challenges for the puck with Canada’s Troy Stecher during the Ice Hockey World Championship group B match between Germany and Canada at the Arena in Riga, Latvia, Monday, May 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Sergei Grits

VIDEO: Calgary Flames’ Troy Stecher sends Penticton Vees message before BCHL playoffs

The Richmond-born defenceman played three seasons with the Vees, winning the Fred Page Cup in 2012

Germany’s Marcel Noebels, left, challenges for the puck with Canada’s Troy Stecher during the Ice Hockey World Championship group B match between Germany and Canada at the Arena in Riga, Latvia, Monday, May 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Sergei Grits
A kitten rescued from a feral colony in Midway looks at The Gazette Wednesday, May 26. The kittens will soon be up for adoption at the SPCA in Penticton. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

$1k in 4 hours: Penticton rallies for local BC SPCA after dog, cat food shortage

Community response comes after the centre issued a call for help on Facebook, March 30

A kitten rescued from a feral colony in Midway looks at The Gazette Wednesday, May 26. The kittens will soon be up for adoption at the SPCA in Penticton. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
The Vancouver Canucks top prospects finished the 2022 Young Stars Classic with a 2-1 record. The team is bringing the tournament back to Penticton in 2023 and 2024. (Marissa Baecker/Shoot the Breeze)

Vancouver Canucks Young Stars Classic returning to Penticton in 2023, 2024

Tournament will feature Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and is expected to be played from Sept. 15 to 18

The Vancouver Canucks top prospects finished the 2022 Young Stars Classic with a 2-1 record. The team is bringing the tournament back to Penticton in 2023 and 2024. (Marissa Baecker/Shoot the Breeze)
Ed Robertson, right, of the Barenaked Ladies, and former member and co-founder Steven Page, left, perform during the Juno Awards in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, March 25, 2018. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)

Former Barenaked Ladies singer coming to Oliver winery this summer

Steven Page stops in the South Okanagan on July 15

Ed Robertson, right, of the Barenaked Ladies, and former member and co-founder Steven Page, left, perform during the Juno Awards in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday, March 25, 2018. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)
Physician shortage temporarily closes Oliver hospital emergency. (File photo)

Another ‘unexpected’ doctor shortage closes Oliver hospital’s emergency room

It’s the room’s second closure in four nights

Physician shortage temporarily closes Oliver hospital emergency. (File photo)
Apex-based skiers at the BC Winter Games, joined by a coach from Team Thompson-Okanagan, last weekend. (Photo- Greg Jaron)

Penticton skiers capture gold medals at BC Winter Games in Vernon

Apex-based athletes Maddy Seddon and Sam Marshall stood atop the podiums last weekend

Apex-based skiers at the BC Winter Games, joined by a coach from Team Thompson-Okanagan, last weekend. (Photo- Greg Jaron)
Oliver RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who assaulted an employee at a store in the 5000 block of Main St. (Photo- Oliver RCMP)

Oliver RCMP look to ID woman who allegedly assaulted a store employee

The woman is described as between the ages of 25 and 35 with dark, long hair

Oliver RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who assaulted an employee at a store in the 5000 block of Main St. (Photo- Oliver RCMP)
Penticton Silver Bullets forward Morton Johnston, left, died Sunday, March 26, in a crash off Old Hedley Road near Princeton. (Quesnel Kangeroos/Facebook photo)

Penticton Silver Bullets withdraw from Coy Cup to mourn death of teammate

Team will host a charity tournament for Mort Johnston who died in a crash March 26

Penticton Silver Bullets forward Morton Johnston, left, died Sunday, March 26, in a crash off Old Hedley Road near Princeton. (Quesnel Kangeroos/Facebook photo)
(Logan Lockhart- Western News)

‘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

(Logan Lockhart- Western News)
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’

This Penticton art duo participated in the Sculpture Contest at the Ignite the Arts Festival’s art walk. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
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 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)
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)
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)
A two-vehicle crash at Springfield Road between Leckie and Durnin Road is stalling traffic on Saturday, March 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

UPDATE: Lanes reopen after 2-vehicle crash in Kelowna causes havoc on Springfield Road

Traffic in the area stalled considerably at 3 p.m.

A two-vehicle crash at Springfield Road between Leckie and Durnin Road is stalling traffic on Saturday, March 18. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
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)
(Submitted)

Penticton considering new bylaw to enforce ‘public nuisance’ at bus stops, drive-thrus

If passed, bylaws officers would have more authority to enforce disorderly conduct in public spaces

(Submitted)
A split council voted to remove the final stretch of the bike lane from the budget after a spirited debate (Monique Tamminga Western News)

UPDATE: Mistaken vote by Penticton councillor gives life to bike lane’s final phase

Council will hold a re-vote on the fate of the bike lane’s last leg during a Thursday meeting

A split council voted to remove the final stretch of the bike lane from the budget after a spirited debate (Monique Tamminga Western News)
Skiers from across the Interior competed in the Sporting Life OK NGSL Zone Finals on March 4 and 5, at the Apex Mountain Resort near Penticton. (Photo- Greg Jaron)

More than 140 athletes from across B.C.’s Interior ski for gold at Apex Mountain

The Sporting Life OK NGSL Zone Finals took place on March 4 and 5

Skiers from across the Interior competed in the Sporting Life OK NGSL Zone Finals on March 4 and 5, at the Apex Mountain Resort near Penticton. (Photo- Greg Jaron)
Okanagan Hockey Academy’s David Hoy scored his team’s first goal on Saturday, March 11, against the Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U17 in Penticton. The OHA secured a 4-1 victory to open its CSSHL Championships in 2023. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)

PHOTOS: Okanagan Hockey Academy, Kelowna battle at CSSHL Championships in Penticton

The tournament ends March 19 and features 86 teams from across North America

Okanagan Hockey Academy’s David Hoy scored his team’s first goal on Saturday, March 11, against the Rink Hockey Academy Kelowna U17 in Penticton. The OHA secured a 4-1 victory to open its CSSHL Championships in 2023. (Logan Lockhart/Western News)
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