Lake Country

Ivan and Jamie Gracia represent for Mexico at last year’s Gathering Together Multicultural Festival in Salmon Arm. The two operate Salmon Arm restaurant Cantina Vallarta. This summer, Ivan opened new Mexican restaurants in Sicamous and Lake Country. (File photo)

What’s the good news, 2020? Salmon Arm restaurateur brings taste of Mexico to Sicamous

The Eagle Valley News looks back at some of the year’s positive stories

 

Ivan and Jamie Gracia represent for Mexico at last year’s Gathering Together Multicultural Festival in Salmon Arm. The two operate Salmon Arm restaurant Cantina Vallarta. This summer, Ivan opened new Mexican restaurants in Sicamous and Lake Country. (File photo)

Salmon Arm restaurateur brings taste of Mexico to Sicamous and Lake Country

Cantina Vallarta owner Ivan Gracia embraces opportunities amid pandemic

 

Long-time Lake Country committee member retires

Long-time Lake Country committee member retires

Malcolm Mitchell has volunteered on the water advisory for more than 25 years

 

Petition makes waves over Oyama park

Petition makes waves over Oyama park

More than 1,000 signatures oppose Lake Country waterfront proposal

Petition makes waves over Oyama park
Water advisory in effect while upgrades on tap in Lake Country

Water advisory in effect while upgrades on tap in Lake Country

Temporary supply change from Okanagan to Beaver Lake

Water advisory in effect while upgrades on tap in Lake Country
Water advisory in effect while upgrades on tap in Lake Country

Water advisory in effect while upgrades on tap in Lake Country

Temporary supply change from Okanagan to Beaver Lake

Water advisory in effect while upgrades on tap in Lake Country
Water outage planned for Lake Country neighbourhood

Water outage planned for Lake Country neighbourhood

Stubbs/Ottley neighbourhood will be out of water Oct. 6

Water outage planned for Lake Country neighbourhood
Suspects steal $30,000 in glasses from Lake Country business

Suspects steal $30,000 in glasses from Lake Country business

Jimmy Choo, Smith, Ray Ban, Tom Ford and Maui Jims taken from optometry

Suspects steal $30,000 in glasses from Lake Country business
Kelowna Transit. (Michael Rodriguez - Capital News)

Central Okanagan residents invited to give input on regional transport plan

The plan will help Central Okanagan governments work together to connect people and places across the region

Kelowna Transit. (Michael Rodriguez - Capital News)
Nobody was injured in a fire deemed suspicious, as a motorhome was found ablaze in Lake Country on Beaver Lake Road Tuesday, July 14, shortly before 8:30 p.m. (Lake Country Fire Department photo)

Lake Country motorhome fire deemed suspicious

Vehicle found fully engulfed Tuesday, July 14, just before 8:30 p.m.

Nobody was injured in a fire deemed suspicious, as a motorhome was found ablaze in Lake Country on Beaver Lake Road Tuesday, July 14, shortly before 8:30 p.m. (Lake Country Fire Department photo)
A fire on Teresa Road in Lake Country Tuesday morning, July 7, destroyed a house. Six people and six animals lived in the home. Four adults, two dogs and two cats are safe. Two people are away camping and two cats are unaccounted for. (Elena Pearson Instagram photo)

Lake Country home destroyed by fire

Call came in from Teresa Road just after 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 7

A fire on Teresa Road in Lake Country Tuesday morning, July 7, destroyed a house. Six people and six animals lived in the home. Four adults, two dogs and two cats are safe. Two people are away camping and two cats are unaccounted for. (Elena Pearson Instagram photo)
Lake Country home destroyed by fire

Lake Country home destroyed by fire

Call came in from Teresa Road just after 6 a.m. Tuesday, July 7

Lake Country home destroyed by fire
Okanagan singer’s country hit goes viral

Okanagan singer’s country hit goes viral

Clark W. a Canadian sensation for his latest patriotic hit

Okanagan singer’s country hit goes viral
Police watchdog investigating Lake Country incident

Police watchdog investigating Lake Country incident

A man was taken to hospital after the June 3 incident

Police watchdog investigating Lake Country incident
Lake Country caregivers to receive support, counselling through pilot program

Lake Country caregivers to receive support, counselling through pilot program

Access to the program can be found at the Lake Country Health Planning Society

Lake Country caregivers to receive support, counselling through pilot program
Physicians from Lake Country Family Practice will be joining Turtle Bay Medical Clinic on May 19. (File photo)

Lake Country’s Turtle Bay Medical Clinic expands physician roster

Three doctors from Lake Country Family Practice will join the team

Physicians from Lake Country Family Practice will be joining Turtle Bay Medical Clinic on May 19. (File photo)
A paddler takes on the wind and waves at Wood Lake, one of the gems of Lake Country in British Columbia’s sunny Okanagan region. (Rick Saint via Facebook/Black Press Media file photo)

Lake Country: Sun, sandy beaches, watersports and more

Wood Lake is one of the area’s cherished lakes

A paddler takes on the wind and waves at Wood Lake, one of the gems of Lake Country in British Columbia’s sunny Okanagan region. (Rick Saint via Facebook/Black Press Media file photo)
Owners Jennifer and Peter (bottom right) stand with their many employees at the Oyama Zipline Adventure Park. (Contributed photo/Black Press Media files)

Lake Country: This adventure destination will have you swinging in the trees

Oyama Zipline Adventure Park offers thrilling rides and physical challenges for the whole family

Owners Jennifer and Peter (bottom right) stand with their many employees at the Oyama Zipline Adventure Park. (Contributed photo/Black Press Media files)
Sherri-Lee Turner-Krouzel and Curtis Krouzel welcome guests with fine pinot noir, stunning lake views and a relaxed but energetic vibe at their 50th Parallel Estate Winery and Block One restaurant. (Photo for The Washington Post by Leah McIntyre/Black Press Media files)

Lake Country: This winery is an unparalleled experience

50th Parallel Estate has stunning architecture and fertile vineyards

Sherri-Lee Turner-Krouzel and Curtis Krouzel welcome guests with fine pinot noir, stunning lake views and a relaxed but energetic vibe at their 50th Parallel Estate Winery and Block One restaurant. (Photo for The Washington Post by Leah McIntyre/Black Press Media files)