by Okanagan Life | Mar 19, 2014 | Community
Mayor Walter Gray will not seek re-election in the Nov. 15 municipal election. The mayor informed his Council colleagues of his decision earlier this week. “As a courtesy to any others who may wish to seek the position, it is important that I make my intentions known...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 15, 2014 | Community, Olympic Roundup
Canada won an unprecedented third consecutive gold medal in wheelchair curling today at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games, beating Russia 8-3 in the final this afternoon after beating China 5-4 in the semi-finals in the morning. Third Ina Forrest from Armstrong, BC...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 14, 2014 | Community
An anonymous donation of $3 million is the largest gift in Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation’s history. “This gift is truly transformational and we are very grateful for the community’s belief and trust in our role to support world class health care here in...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 14, 2014 | Community, Events, Olympic Roundup
Olympic silver medalist Kelsey Serwa will host a ski cross camp at Big White Ski Resort’s Telus Park on March 22, 2014. The one hour group coaching session with Kelsey Serwa will help raise funds for the KSER Bursary Fund supporting excelling student-athlete...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 14, 2014 | Community
Vernon’s Josh Dueck, a sit-skier, has won the gold medal in the men’s super combined at the Sochi Paralympics. He adds the gold medal to the silver he captured in the men’s downhill on Saturday. Dueck’s posted a time of two minutes 18.2...
by Okanagan Life | Mar 10, 2014 | Community
Silver Star Mountain Resort opened a trust fund for avalanche victim AJ Cleary’s family today. Staff and members of the community are encouraged to donate to the cause. AJ passed away as a result of being caught in an avalanche near Keefer Lake on Saturday, March 8....
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