Emergency crews respond to man down at Penticton intersection

PENTICTON - Emergency crews responded to a call of a pedestrian struck at a Penticton intersection this evening, Jan. 7. According to witness Skylar Noe-Vack, who was on scene, a pedestrian was struck at Main Street and Duncan Avenue at approximately 6:15 p.m. The victim is believed to be male, and was conscious when members...

Penticton emergency photographer answers call, day or night

PENTICTON - A Penticton man’s interest in photography and emergency services has made his photos a sought after commodity among media, police and fire services. Skylar Noe-Vack, 20, has been following emergency vehicles around the city and throughout the South Okanagan since the fire at the Slack Alice bar back in 2012. He documented that...

Penticton crash sends motorcyclist to hospital

PENTICTON - A car crash on Skaha Lake Road Sunday afternoon sent one person to hospital. A car and a motorcyle were involved in the crash at around 12:45 pm., Nov. 1, in the 3500-block of Skaha Lake Road, according to reports. Witnesses say the man riding the motorcycle was lying in the middle of...