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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)
Wade Cudmore seen here with his mom Kathy Richardson, will stand trial in Kelowna for the murders of the Fryer brothers found dead in Naramata in May 2021. Cudmore���s mom was found murdered in her home in June 2021. There have been no arrests in her case. (Facebook)

Okanagan double murder trial set for summer of 2024

Wade Cudmore’s trial will start in Kelowna in June next year

Wade Cudmore seen here with his mom Kathy Richardson, will stand trial in Kelowna for the murders of the Fryer brothers found dead in Naramata in May 2021. Cudmore���s mom was found murdered in her home in June 2021. There have been no arrests in her case. (Facebook)
The vehicle RCMP believe to be connected to recent catalytic converter thefts in the South Okanagan. The sticker on the back has been described as a temporary operator's permit. (RCMP)

More catalytic converter thefts, suspect vehicle caught on camera in South Okanagan

The suspect Chevy Tahoe is described to have a loud muffler

The vehicle RCMP believe to be connected to recent catalytic converter thefts in the South Okanagan. The sticker on the back has been described as a temporary operator's permit. (RCMP)
The Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver. (Western News - File)

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

Penticton council requested info about what communities inmates were being let out to

The Okanagan Correctional Centre in Oliver. (Western News - File)
The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)

Keremeos Rodeo Parade returns on Victoria Day

Registration for the parade is now open

The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)
South Okanagan Women in Need Society mobile outreach worker Franky Bleasdale shows Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett the van SOWINS currently uses. Recently announced federal funding will go to expanding the hours the van is available as well as to upgrades and a part-time substance use counsellor for SOWINS. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)

South Okanagan Women in Need Society gets federal boost of $340k to save lives

SOWINS will be expanding their mobile outreach van’s hours from two days to five a week

South Okanagan Women in Need Society mobile outreach worker Franky Bleasdale shows Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Carolyn Bennett the van SOWINS currently uses. Recently announced federal funding will go to expanding the hours the van is available as well as to upgrades and a part-time substance use counsellor for SOWINS. (Brennan Phillips - Western News)
Penticton law courts. (File photo)

‘Public needs a break’: Penticton man who stole cheesecake to spend more time in jail

Levi Jo Kamps appeared in court to plead guilty to several charges

Penticton law courts. (File photo)
Penticton’s courts, where a man drove home in 2022 after being sentenced that day for driving without a lisence. (File)

Penticton man gets 90-day jail sentence for driving from court after license suspended

The man also received a driving prohibition on top of his suspended license

Penticton’s courts, where a man drove home in 2022 after being sentenced that day for driving without a lisence. (File)
The garage next to the Theo’s Restaurant parking lot that was allegedly set on fire by a suspect who was arrested on Sept. 18. (Brennan Phillips - Penticton Western News)

Penticton man accused of arson pleads guilty to breaching release after getting caught with lighter

Owen Winchester will remain in jail until his trial in June

The garage next to the Theo’s Restaurant parking lot that was allegedly set on fire by a suspect who was arrested on Sept. 18. (Brennan Phillips - Penticton Western News)
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)
Penticton Indian Band. (Submitted logo)

Penticton Indian Band Police warn of attempted abduction

A woman was able to escape the situation when another vehicle approached

Penticton Indian Band. (Submitted logo)
Juno Award winners Digging Roots will be one of several Indigenous artists performing at the upcoming SKƏLƔAP Movable Feast in Penticton on March 29. (Ratul Debnath photo)

Movable Feast showcases Indigenous artistry in Penticton

Outstanding lineup of Indigenous artists showcased in free March 29 show at Cleland Theatre

Juno Award winners Digging Roots will be one of several Indigenous artists performing at the upcoming SKƏLƔAP Movable Feast in Penticton on March 29. (Ratul Debnath photo)
A truck stolen from an Oliver farm was last spotted in Keremeos. (File photo)

Stolen truck from Oliver last spotted in Keremeos

The owner had left his keys in the vehicle while working on his farm

A truck stolen from an Oliver farm was last spotted in Keremeos. (File photo)
The Canadian Forces SkyHawks parachute team touched down at Okanagan Lake Park for the 75th-anniversary of the Penticton Peach Festival on Aug. 4. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

Look up in the sky: The SkyHawks are back for Penticton’s Peach Festival

The Canadian Armed Forces Parachute team returns for the 5th consecutive Peach Fest

The Canadian Forces SkyHawks parachute team touched down at Okanagan Lake Park for the 75th-anniversary of the Penticton Peach Festival on Aug. 4. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)
A house fire in Keremeos has cost the family everything due to the heavy smoke. It took firefighters four hours to put out. (Contributed)

Family loses everything to Keremeos house fire

Although the fire was contained there was very heavy smoke damage

A house fire in Keremeos has cost the family everything due to the heavy smoke. It took firefighters four hours to put out. (Contributed)
The Ooknakane Friendship Centre in Penticton (Western News File)

Penticton’s Indigenous friendship centre sued for allegedly forcing out ex director

The lawsuit claims it was part of a concerted effort to force out all non-Indigenous staff

The Ooknakane Friendship Centre in Penticton (Western News File)
Steven Marlo Gallagher is currently awaiting sentencing for one of three cases against him that are working their way through the courts. (RCMP)

Accused Osoyoos Canada Day shooter awaits sentencing on 1 of 3 cases against him

Steven Marlo Gallagher was due to be sentenced for a 2021 incident involving a firearm

Steven Marlo Gallagher is currently awaiting sentencing for one of three cases against him that are working their way through the courts. (RCMP)
The Oliver branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is the latest victim of the ongoing plague of break-and-enters in the community. (Google Streetview)

Oliver Legion latest victim of break-and-enter

The community remains plagued by break-and-enters

The Oliver branch of the Royal Canadian Legion is the latest victim of the ongoing plague of break-and-enters in the community. (Google Streetview)
A prolific Princeton based criminal was arrested once again in Keremeos, this time for driving into a police officer’s vehicle. (Black Press File)

Career criminal with almost 100 convictions arrested after Keremeos police car rammed

Blake Tyler Dunstall allegedly drove into the officer’s vehicle in an attempt to escape

A prolific Princeton based criminal was arrested once again in Keremeos, this time for driving into a police officer’s vehicle. (Black Press File)
(Black Press file)

Oliver break-ins continue despite major arrest recently

Two businesses were broken into with items stolen on Tucelnuit Drive

(Black Press file)