Kolten Bezooyen

Kolten began his career with Vista Radio in Prince Rupert in July 2025 before moving to the Okanagan in May 2026. Hailing from Lethbridge, AB, Kolten graduated from the Digital Communications and Media program at Lethbridge Polytechnic. Kolten's favourite topics to cover are sports and politics.
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Tracy St. Clair elected as next MLA for Penticton Summerland

2026 BC Election Kolten Bezooyen -
The Conservative party of BC will form government for the first time in nearly a century having earned a majority government. 

Dan Ashton receives strong mandate from Penticton residents, reclaims the mayors chair

2026 Municipal Election Kolten Bezooyen -
Dan Ashton has received his mandate to be the next mayor of Penticton with 45 per cent of the vote, handily defeating incumbent mayor Julius Bloomfield.

Update: Result in for South Okanagan Municipal elections

2026 Municipal Election Kolten Bezooyen -
The south Okanagan is seeing its first official results with some coming as a shock.

Flying out of pockets: Penticton Regional Airport parking fees on the rise

Transit Kolten Bezooyen -
Travellers using Penticton Regional Airport will have to dig a bit deeper into their pockets to pay for parking, with some rates increasing by as much as 500 per cent as of Nov. 1.

Two men killed in plane crash after flight from Penticton

RCMP Kolten Bezooyen -
Two men have been found dead in Washington state after a plane crash during a flight from Penticton to Idaho.

Alcohol believed to be a factor in fatal weekend crash near Osoyoos

RCMP Kolten Bezooyen -
Osoyoos RCMP say a single vehicle collision on Highway 3 near Osoyoos on Saturday killed one person and alcohol is believed to have played a role.

BCHC Preseason comes to an end for South Okanagan teams

Summerland Jets Kolten Bezooyen -
All three South Okanagan BCHC teams were in action over the weekend to wrap up the preseason as the inaugural BCHC campaign looms.

Cops for Kids fundraiser kicks off in Kelowna, stops across the Okanagan, Shuswap and Kootenays

Community Kolten Bezooyen -
Cops across the region are on their annual Cops for Kids bike tour to raise money for children in need and will be stopping in communities across Southern B.C.

Penticton Vees score late, push past Kamloops Blazers in overtime

Penticton Vees Kolten Bezooyen -
After a record breaking inaugural WHL season, the Penticton Vees claimed their first victory of the preseason in overtime against the Kamloops Blazers.

“Still work to be done,” Summerland Jets drop first two preseason games

Summerland Jets Kolten Bezooyen -
The Summerland Jets dropped a pair of games, getting shut out twice over the weekend in the franchise's first-ever pre-season games.

Five former BC Conservatives form new political party

Politics Kolten Bezooyen -
Five former B.C. Conservative MLAs have joined forces to form a new political party, with Peter Milobar serving as interim leader.

Thunderstorms could bring erratic winds to Bald Range Wildfire

Wildfires Kolten Bezooyen -
The Bald Range wildfire has grown to 18,450 hectares as crews work to strengthen containment lines and prepare for thunderstorms that could increase fire activity, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Woman struck by truck while cycling

Emergency Services Kolten Bezooyen -
A cyclist was struck by a pickup truck Tuesday morning.

Update: No significant growth on Bald Range Wildfire overnight, officials say no risk to Penticton

Fire Kolten Bezooyen -
The B.C. Wildfire Service reported growth of only 648 hectares overnight, the smallest overnight increase since the fire broke out late Friday afternoon.

Peachland resident recounts wildfire evacuation

Wildfires Kolten Bezooyen -
A Peachland resident forced from his home by the Bald Range wildfire said his family was prepared to evacuate but struggled to find a place to stay.

Konanz says help available as Bald Range wildfire forces evacuations

Wildfires Kolten Bezooyen -
Federal support is available for Bald Range wildfire evacuees as crews continue to battle the blaze, MP Helena Konanz said.
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