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
Capri scholarship allows UBC keeper to keep up with training
Winning this year’s Capri Insurance Athletics Entrance Scholarship is Nicholas Reitsma, a 6-foot-3 freshman keeper on UBC Okanagan’s men’s soccer squad. Reitsma will receive $2,500 each year, up to $10,000, while he maintains his status on the varsity team and...
Summerland business launches new premium brand
Highland Maple launched their new Saint Q premium brand maple syrup at this year's Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. Saint Q is a new ultra-premium maple syrup brand made from Nordic White Maple trees. These rare sugar maple trees, a special highland “Rock Maples” are...
Valley First steps in with $50,000 donation to help teach financial literacy
CANsave, a financial literacy program designed in 2015 by college students has caught the attention of teachers throughout BC, and Valley First is stepping up to lend its support. Valley First initially pledged $25,000 to the program but upon seeing the overwhelming...
Grape beginnings: BC Wine Museum remastered
Kelowna, a hundred years ago: After a day working in the orchards, you sit down on a dusty porch, kick of your boots, and enjoy a nice glass of Logana Loganberry wine. That’s right, long before the award winning Merlots and Chardonnays of the Okanagan wine market...
SunRype launches new premium craft cider
Sun-Rype is taking a page out of its own rich history book with the launch of a new Premium Craft Apple Cider that harkens back to the 1950s, when the iconic BC brand introduced Canada's first hard cider. The package design features an adaptation of the retro SunRype...
The first-ever BC Bacon & Cider Festival sells out
The first-ever BC Bacon & Cider Festival is a showcase for some of the Okanagan Valley’s greatest gifts: great-tasting apples and pears, creative cider crafting, and inspired food pairings, all taking place within the walls of Kelowna’s historic apple-processing...
Ultimate female hockey weekend supports dreams of young players
The Grindstone Award Foundation is offering a three-day women’s hockey jamboree aimed to raise funds for female hockey players in need. “We want it to be the ultimate female hockey weekend, a place where female adults can play and have their kids watch mom play and...
SunRype launches new premium craft cider
Sun-Rype is taking a page out of its own rich history book with the launch of a new Premium Craft Apple Cider that harkens back to the 1950s, when the iconic BC brand introduced Canada's first hard cider. The package design features an adaptation of the retro SunRype...
The first-ever BC Bacon & Cider Festival sells out
The first-ever BC Bacon & Cider Festival is a showcase for some of the Okanagan Valley’s greatest gifts: great-tasting apples and pears, creative cider crafting, and inspired food pairings, all taking place within the walls of Kelowna’s historic apple-processing...
Ultimate female hockey weekend supports dreams of young players
The Grindstone Award Foundation is offering a three-day women’s hockey jamboree aimed to raise funds for female hockey players in need. “We want it to be the ultimate female hockey weekend, a place where female adults can play and have their kids watch mom play and...
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