Editorial

Sandi and David Harder of the Klub Kalamalka campground which operated next to the Okanagan Rail Trail are offering to match its campers donations to the fundraising campaign.

Okanagan rail trail matching program catching on with locals

Club Kalamalka campground jumps into the fundraising fun by matching its campers' donations

Sandi and David Harder of the Klub Kalamalka campground which operated next to the Okanagan Rail Trail are offering to match its campers donations to the fundraising campaign.
Premier Christy Clark presents Lake Country resident Marion Sallenbach with the province's newest honour—the Medal of Good Citizenship.

Lake Country resident honoured by BC Premier with good citizenship award

Marion Sallenbach, a resident of Winfield, was honoured for the many years of volunteerism within the community.

Premier Christy Clark presents Lake Country resident Marion Sallenbach with the province's newest honour—the Medal of Good Citizenship.
After raising over $30

Okanagan Rail Trail: Matching donour ups ante to $100,000

With over $30,000 raised on Canada Day weekend, anonymous donour pledges to up matching offer to $100,000 if $50,000 is raised

After raising over $30
A cyclist along Wood Lake next to Pelmewash Parkway.

Lake Country, province have general agreement on Pelmewash Parkway

Deal to hand-over control of old Highway 97 still needs to go through legalities but much progress has been made

A cyclist along Wood Lake next to Pelmewash Parkway.
Among the many things the Oyama Legion supports are local students. Pictured are Legion VP Kees Boersma (left) and Sergeant at Arms Lorne Pittman along with students who have won bursaries.

Oyama Legion holding open house Saturday as part of Legion Week

Branch 89 of the Royal Canadian Legion welcoming one and all this Saturday

Among the many things the Oyama Legion supports are local students. Pictured are Legion VP Kees Boersma (left) and Sergeant at Arms Lorne Pittman along with students who have won bursaries.
Lake Country Language Cafe celebrates culture with outdoor potluck

Lake Country Language Cafe celebrates culture with outdoor potluck

Language Cafe this Sunday invites people to come out and speak their native tongue, bring food to outdoor gathering

Lake Country Language Cafe celebrates culture with outdoor potluck
A 45-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl face charges after police found a stolen car and a stolen motorcycle in Kelowna Thursday night.

Lake Country man injured in motorcycle crash

A man has been rushed to hospital in serious condition following a motorcycle crash on Highway 97 in Lake Country.

A 45-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl face charges after police found a stolen car and a stolen motorcycle in Kelowna Thursday night.
Seven-under par score takes 1st round lead at Mackenzie Tour stop in Kelowna

Golf BC raises $150,000 for charity with inaugural PGA of Canada event in Kelowna

The Mackenzie Tour raised $75,000 matched by GolfBC’s charitable arm, for a total of $150,000 awarded to the BC Cancer Foundation

Seven-under par score takes 1st round lead at Mackenzie Tour stop in Kelowna
The inaugural Golf BC Championship saw record scoring numbers at the Kelowna course.

Gallagher’s Canyon in Kelowna hosts successful PGA of Canada event

Four locals missed the cut, also charity a big winner at the event, which closed out on Sunday

The inaugural Golf BC Championship saw record scoring numbers at the Kelowna course.
The Okanagan Basin Water Board says more needs to be done by the provice and federal government to keep invasive mussels out of B.C.

Okanagan water board: Not enough being done to stop mussels

OBWB says conservation officers doing a great job but B.C. government must increase enforcement.

The Okanagan Basin Water Board says more needs to be done by the provice and federal government to keep invasive mussels out of B.C.
Peachland sign

Peachland residents to be asked about a Highway 97 realignment

The Ministry of Transportation to host an open house to gather input June 21.

Peachland sign
Seven-under par score takes 1st round lead at Mackenzie Tour stop in Kelowna

Seven-under par score takes 1st round lead at Mackenzie Tour stop in Kelowna

Caleb Sturgeon shot a 7-under 64 on Thursday at Gallagher’s Canyon to take the first round lead at the inaugural GolfBC Championship

Seven-under par score takes 1st round lead at Mackenzie Tour stop in Kelowna
Lake Country resident Aaron Schmidt in his #89 Honda Civic will be racing for a great cause at the Mission Hospice Charity Weekend races.

Lake Country resident to race for charity this weekend in Mission

Aaron Schmidt and his Honda Civic traveling south for race weekend

Lake Country resident Aaron Schmidt in his #89 Honda Civic will be racing for a great cause at the Mission Hospice Charity Weekend races.
BC NDP's committee on agriculture is coming to Kelowna to hear what farmer have to say.

NDP’s agriculture committee coming to Kelowna

The committee, made up of five NDP and one independent MLA, want to had directly from farmers about their concerns.

BC NDP's committee on agriculture is coming to Kelowna to hear what farmer have to say.
The inaugural Conquer the Lake Half-Marathon takes place Sunday June 12 in Lake Country.

Inaugural Conquer the Lake Half-Marathon set to go this weekend in Lake Country

First ever event will loop around Wood Lake along Pelmewash Parkway beginning early Sunday. Half, 12 km, 6 km runs

The inaugural Conquer the Lake Half-Marathon takes place Sunday June 12 in Lake Country.
Last week saw a big turnout in Lake Country's Bike to Work and School Week.

More people riding: Good turnout for Lake Country Bike to Work/School Week

Lots of people chose to commute to work on bikes or on foot as part of annual Bike to Work Week

Last week saw a big turnout in Lake Country's Bike to Work and School Week.
The annual Kelowna Yacht Club sailpast will take place this Sunday.

Kelowna Yacht Club sailpast this Sunday

Sailpast marks the official start of boating season on Okanagan Lake.

The annual Kelowna Yacht Club sailpast will take place this Sunday.
A 45-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl face charges after police found a stolen car and a stolen motorcycle in Kelowna Thursday night.

Pair face charges after stolen car, motorcycle found in Kelowna

A 45-year-old man is being held in custody and a 17-year-old girl has been released to a guardian.

A 45-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl face charges after police found a stolen car and a stolen motorcycle in Kelowna Thursday night.
Three weeks after apprehending a serial drunk driver

Kelowna cops looking for person who lost money on a city bus

To claim the cash, the claimant will have to answer a number of questions to show the money really belongs to him or her.

Three weeks after apprehending a serial drunk driver
RCMP investigating theft of vehicles from Lake Country body shop

Lake Country police report damaged mail boxes

RCMP seeking help from the public after several community mail boxes were vandalized

RCMP investigating theft of vehicles from Lake Country body shop
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