Search and rescue technician Master Cpl. Nathan King drops from the rear hatch of the Canadian Forces Buffalo aircraft over Osoyoos during a recent training exercise by members of the CFB Comox 442 Squadron. The military crews regularly comes to the Okanagan to practice in the event of a real emergency.

Search and rescue technician Master Cpl. Nathan King drops from the rear hatch of the Canadian Forces Buffalo aircraft over Osoyoos during a recent training exercise by members of the CFB Comox 442 Squadron. The military crews regularly comes to the Okanagan to practice in the event of a real emergency.

The Western’s Week in Pictures – Oct. 5, 2012

The Western News' best pictures of the week from around Penticton and the South Okanagan for the week of Oct. 5, 2012



The Western News’ best pictures of the week from news, sports and our exclusive assignments from around Penticton and the South Okanagan for the week of Oct. 5, 2012.

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As temperatures soar, the Keremeos Volunteer Fire Department cheekily warns residents that fires are particularly risky at this time. (Don Williams - Facebook)
Penticton set to break 96-year-old heat record on Sunday

Penticton's Alida Erickson has been awarded the province's lifetime achievement award for her volunteer service as Penticton's Emergency Support Services director. She retired in May. (Submitted)
Penticton volunteer receives the province’s lifetime achievement award

The Sacred Hearts Catholic Church, built in 1911 on Penticton Indian Band land burned to the ground June 20, along with another historic Catholic Church on Osoyoos Indian Band land. (Theresa May Jack/Facebook)
Police probe dark-coloured truck leaving scene of Penticton church fire

Penticton Secondary School’s Ella Nuttgens is June’s Rotary Student of the Month. (Submitted)
Ella Nuttgens is June’s Rotary Student of the Month