Writing well means never having to say, ‘I guess you had to be there.’”
The great part about anniversaries is taking time to reflect. Delving into our magazine archives, we once again came face to face with the passionate people who strengthen our communities and the creative artists who fill the Valley with art, song and laughter. As we flipped through the pages, funky retro ads popped out and the colourful fabric of Okanagan life warmed us, captured in vivid photography and heartfelt words. Printed on the pages were couples saying “I do,” athletes capturing Olympic gold and volunteers opening their hearts. We also stirred up some murders, ghosts and lake monsters. Yes, Ogopogo has made his appearances many times over. Our writers tackled many issues that parents, students and seniors have faced over these 30 years—some still challenging us today. Thanks to all who have been a part of our journey; you’ll find the full archives online. Read, reflect and revel in the Okanagan life. —Editors
Rearview: Diary daze with Kathryn Jenkins
Collecting memories is tougher than it seems I wish now that I’d written it all down, but too often at the end of the day, when I’m ready for bed, I’ve ended up scribbling a few lines about a minor health issue or having cleaned the car. For most of my life I’ve kept...
Penticton hosts 2017 Okanagan Valley Throwdown
Fourth annual CrossFit-style competition will take place at the South Okanagan Events Centre The fourth annual Okanagan Valley Throwdown returns to Penticton, January 28 and 29. The CrossFit-style event features more than 350 athletes competing in a variety of...
Kelowna Art Gallery’s collection now available to the world
881 works of art … 166 artists … one new website. With the Kelowna Art Gallery’s 40th year in 2017, they are launching the art collection online. The 24/7 access offers residents and visitors across the globe the opportunity to explore. “We couldn’t be more pleased to...
Weezer with special guests The Trews and The Flatliners perform in the Okanagan
Power 104’s POWERBALL featuring Weezer with special guests, The Trews and The Flatliners, are making their way to the South Okanagan Events Centre, in Penticton, this upcoming April. Weezer is an American rock band who formed in Los Angeles, CA in 1992. Currently, the...
Okanagan literary festival ‘puts Vernon on the map’ with award-winning writers hosting workshops
There’s a novelist who’s written a bestseller about Daniel Boone, a non-fiction writer who voyages to Antarctica, an award-winning playwright whose work is being staged at this moment in Saskatchewan, and a poet whose name is more or less synonymous with creative...
You ate what?!
They’re finally giving astronauts something to make a cheeseburger with—other than flaccid tortillas. Nothing wrong with tortillas, I like them, but cheeseburgers they do not make. Actually, from the NASA handout photos, they look more like the brown rubber gag items...
Green light for Across the Lake Swim
Organizers have given the Across the Lake Swim a green light for this year’s event set for July 15, 2017, well after the projected water level peak.
Okanagan literary festival ‘puts Vernon on the map’ with award-winning writers hosting workshops
There’s a novelist who’s written a bestseller about Daniel Boone, a non-fiction writer who voyages to Antarctica, an award-winning playwright whose work is being staged at this moment in Saskatchewan, and a poet whose name is more or less synonymous with creative...
You ate what?!
They’re finally giving astronauts something to make a cheeseburger with—other than flaccid tortillas. Nothing wrong with tortillas, I like them, but cheeseburgers they do not make. Actually, from the NASA handout photos, they look more like the brown rubber gag items...
Green light for Across the Lake Swim
Organizers have given the Across the Lake Swim a green light for this year’s event set for July 15, 2017, well after the projected water level peak.
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