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
Ballet Kelowna Announces Anonymous Donor Willing to Match Year-End Fundraising Campaign Donations
Ballet Kelowna announces that an anonymous donor is willing to match all new donations up to a total of $5,000 made between today and June 30. To date Ballet Kelowna has raised $29,100 in the campaign, and Artistic Director and CEO Simone Orlando is optimistic that...
Solar Panels Power Up College’s Kelowna Campus
Okanagan College has activated B.C.’s second largest solar panel system at its Kelowna campus, taking another large step towards its ambitious goal of seeking to be energy net zero by 2025. “With the longer and sunnier summer days upon us, we’re thrilled to have the...
Okanagan developer constructs Kelowna’s first Green Street
Standing at the entrance to Blair Pond Park, Okanagan developer AJH Development announced today the launch of Parkside at Clifton Road, Kelowna’s newest subdivision. The new community adjacent to the park will feature 13 contemporary-designed homes built along...
Romany Runnalls- Support for Valley’s Most Vulnerable Creatures
A strong voice and a gentle hand. As seen in [downloads ids="128950" columns="1" thumbnails="no"] Romany Runnalls remembers rescued ducks following her grandfather around the house. Another of her earliest memories is the day she rescued her first animal. “A Siamese...
South Okanagan to see rising stars from The National Ballet of Canada
Rising stars from The National Ballet of Canada join Ballet Kelowna in exhilarating performance of live music and dance Ballet Kelowna closes its season with an unparalleled mixed programme of live music and contemporary ballet from some of Canada’s most celebrated...
Donation takes Penticton one step closer to new community theatre
The Penmar Community Arts Society received an exciting boost of support from a donor with a $35,000 matching contribution to the current Open-The-Doors fundraising campaign. Identified as Pig Butler, the donor party is keen to see this project succeed. The Society...
Local researchers developing tool to save millions on roads
Computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and statisticians at UBC’s Okanagan campus are teaming up to create a tool to make highway construction less complicated and cheaper. “Road construction is an expensive endeavour and can cost as much as $20 million per...
South Okanagan to see rising stars from The National Ballet of Canada
Rising stars from The National Ballet of Canada join Ballet Kelowna in exhilarating performance of live music and dance Ballet Kelowna closes its season with an unparalleled mixed programme of live music and contemporary ballet from some of Canada’s most celebrated...
Donation takes Penticton one step closer to new community theatre
The Penmar Community Arts Society received an exciting boost of support from a donor with a $35,000 matching contribution to the current Open-The-Doors fundraising campaign. Identified as Pig Butler, the donor party is keen to see this project succeed. The Society...
Local researchers developing tool to save millions on roads
Computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and statisticians at UBC’s Okanagan campus are teaming up to create a tool to make highway construction less complicated and cheaper. “Road construction is an expensive endeavour and can cost as much as $20 million per...
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