Community

Literacy opens up new world for South Okanagan woman

If words can be weapons, Shirley Fehr has to fight off a full-on war every day.

Jan 24, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

Walk steps up support for Alzheimer's

Sunday's Walk for Memories in Penticton dedicated to longtime resident Audrey Jackson

Jan 24, 2013 7:00 AM Read more >

Okanagan College names new board chair and vice-chair

Tom Styffe and Connie Denesiuk named to one-year terms on college's board of governors

Jan 23, 2013 2:00 PM Read more >

LAUGH TRACKS: Huge bear surprises crew on photo shoot in B.C.

Check out the video of the day, a new feature for the Penticton Western News website.

Jan 23, 2013 12:00 PM Read more >

Penticton group offers training for volunteers

One-year project will train volunteers to help people access needed resources

Jan 23, 2013 12:00 PM Read more >

School kitchens getting upgrades

Kitchen facilities throughout the Okanagan Skaha School District are in line for upgrades thanks to $17,500 in grant money

Jan 22, 2013 7:00 PM Read more >

Splash down for United Way

Over 500 people took advantage of Sunday's Family Toonie Day at the community centre pool in support of the United Way.

Jan 22, 2013 7:00 PM Read more >

Family museum exhibit coming soon

Some of the areas prominent families will be featured in the next exhibit at the Penticton Museum opening at the end of this month.

Jan 22, 2013 2:00 PM Read more >

Ice anglers on fire

Ice fishing is great on Yellow Lake these days. Recreational fishers are reporting good returns for their efforts.

Jan 22, 2013 10:00 AM Read more >

Valley First to reward student volunteers

Credit union offering bursaries to students who donate time to local food banks

Jan 19, 2013 6:00 PM Read more >