Editorial

Dave Smith

Vernon trail group jumps on fundraising bandwagon

The Ribbons of Green Society of Greater Vernon has contributed $5,000 towards Okanagan Rail Trail

Dave Smith
Music legend Red Robinson is suffering from hearing loss.

Rock and roll pioneer Red Robinson to speak in Kelowna Wednesday

Former radio and music icon now suffers from hearing loss and will speak at hearing expo in Kelowna and West Kelowna

Music legend Red Robinson is suffering from hearing loss.
Culture Club

Culture Club cancels Kelowna concert

The 1980's UK pop band was to play the city's Prospera Place Nov. 14.

Culture Club
Up to 50 people headed into the bush to clean up junk and toxic wasted dumped in the Okanagan's once pristine forests.

Wooded area gets some much needed care from Okanagan Forest Task Force

"It was a complete disaster and and something needs to be done with the land now as there are chemicals all over the ground there..."

Up to 50 people headed into the bush to clean up junk and toxic wasted dumped in the Okanagan's once pristine forests.
Wanda Lock at the Lake Country Art Gallery puts together this year's Under 100 exhibit.

Lake Country Art Gallery ready for Under 100 exhibit

Get started with a real art collection with local and affordable pieces of art work

Wanda Lock at the Lake Country Art Gallery puts together this year's Under 100 exhibit.
$1 million was added to the development money raised for the Okanagan Rail Trail with October's matching donation program.

Matching donation program in October pushes Rail Trail donations higher

$1 million added to development money raised with matching October program complete

$1 million was added to the development money raised for the Okanagan Rail Trail with October's matching donation program.
Alan Gatzke invites farmers to an informative breakfast this Friday at Gatzke Orchard.

Gatzke inviting Lake Country farmers to Friday meeting

“I really want to position our agriculture industry to take advantage of what we anticipate will be an increase in tourism."

Alan Gatzke invites farmers to an informative breakfast this Friday at Gatzke Orchard.
Okanagan College Health Care Assistant students (left to right) Brit Rider and Stephanie Shuttleworth in a simulated care situation.

Okanagan College Health Care Assistant program now accredited

Kelowna-based college with satellites throughout the Central Okanagan gets certification for its Health Care Assistant program

Okanagan College Health Care Assistant students (left to right) Brit Rider and Stephanie Shuttleworth in a simulated care situation.
West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) responded to a residence on fire in the Paradise Mobile Home Park at 9 p.m Monday evening.

West Kelowna man escapes Monday blaze that destroys mobile home

A month after a visit from West Kelowna Fire Rescue to talk about smoke alarms and escape plans, resident needs both to remain safe

West Kelowna Fire Rescue (WKFR) responded to a residence on fire in the Paradise Mobile Home Park at 9 p.m Monday evening.
Kelowna council will hear what the public thinks about a plan to build a second hotel across the highway from Kelowna International Airport Tuesday evening.

Updated: Plan for new hotel across from Kelowna airport gets council nod

City staff says there is demand for a second hotel in the Airport Industrial Park across Highway 97 from the busy airport.

Kelowna council will hear what the public thinks about a plan to build a second hotel across the highway from Kelowna International Airport Tuesday evening.
Lake Country's Halloween event is a combined district and regional district affair on Monday.

Shuttle service set-up for Lake Country’s Halloween bash

Monday night bonfire, fireworks and pumpkin walk all set with shuttle service from George Elliot available

Lake Country's Halloween event is a combined district and regional district affair on Monday.
Maurice Strong looks forward to the day that the rail trail is developed and safe for all users.

October matching program pushing late month donations

Okanagan Rail Trail matching donours hope final week push comes through with more donations

Maurice Strong looks forward to the day that the rail trail is developed and safe for all users.
Table tennis is an Olympic sport dominated by the Asian countries. A club could be coming to Lake Country.

Calling all Lake Country ping pong players

Local racquet enthusiast looking for others in the hopes of starting a table tennis club

Table tennis is an Olympic sport dominated by the Asian countries. A club could be coming to Lake Country.
Former Alberta premier Jim Prentice among the dead in plane crash near Beaver Lake Road in Winfield

Plane goes down near Winfield Thursday night: Four dead

After taking off from Kelowna airport, small plane went down north of Beaver Lake Road with former Alberta premier on board

Former Alberta premier Jim Prentice among the dead in plane crash near Beaver Lake Road in Winfield
Applebox Belles: The Women of Lake Country’s Packinghouses

Lake Country Museum explores Applesox Belles in new exhibit

The stories of the women who shaped the history of the packinghouses explored by museum

Applebox Belles: The Women of Lake Country’s Packinghouses
UBC Okanagan's Rehan Sadiq (left) and Kasun Hewage.

STUDY: Could snow reduce need for air conditioning?

Study at UBC Okanagan says it could be beneficial to store snow and then use to cool buildings

UBC Okanagan's Rehan Sadiq (left) and Kasun Hewage.
Oyama Legion president Rob Nairne (left)and scholarship chairman Kees Boersma with recipients Zana Heater

Legion hands out its annual scholarship awards to Lake Country students

Three of the four annual awards handed out at the Oyama Legion regular meeting

Oyama Legion president Rob Nairne (left)and scholarship chairman Kees Boersma with recipients Zana Heater
Lake Country Mayor James Baker shows off recognition for the district's reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Lake Country recognized for greenhouse gas reduction

The award recognizes the District’s completion of a corporate carbon inventory

Lake Country Mayor James Baker shows off recognition for the district's reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Tragically Hip tribute band the Hip Replacements will play Creekside Theatre this Saturday.

Hip Replacements to honour the Hip with Saturday show at Creekside

Excellent tribute band will rock the house on Saturday, playing songs from the Tragically Hip catalogue

Tragically Hip tribute band the Hip Replacements will play Creekside Theatre this Saturday.
Wednesday Oct. 5th is World Teachers Day.

Central Okanagan Public Schools recognizes World Teachers’ Day

The work of teachers in Kelowna and around the region celebrated today on World Teachers' Day

Wednesday Oct. 5th is World Teachers Day.
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