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
Betting the Farm
June 2007 BC’s Agricultural Land Reserve is recognized internationally as a progressive tool for protecting farmland and a model for other jurisdictions. But the land it safeguards is increasingly under threat, especially here in the Okanagan. Here’s why we should...
Online Dating
Spring 1998 • March 2010 1998: Looking for love on the Internet is like patronizing a fantasy singles bar. 2010: Cursor flitting across online questionnaire—hmmm—doesn’t evoke quite the same feeling as candlelight and roses. But in the age of the Internet, online...
Firestorm Friday
September 2003 Friday, August 22 At 6:00 p.m. we put the September issue of Okanagan Life to bed. Two hours later we were shouting “Stop the presses!’” Gusting winds had suddenly whipped the Okanagan Mountain Park Fire into a frenzy. Flames leaped hundreds of feet...
Special Olympics
Jan/Feb 2007 Name all the athletes who play on elite teams or compete individually at provincial, national and international levels—in more than one sport. Pretty short list? Not if you’re talking Special Olympics. These amazing athletes define the term overachiever....
Grand Opening of Sockeye Salmon Hatchery
The k] cp?’lk’ stim’ Salmon Hatchery, part of the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) sockeye reintroduction program, had is grand opening today. The hatchery is located on the Penticton Indian Band reserve lands at 155 Enowkin Trail, Penticton, BC. “The return of Okanagan...
Protecting Kokanee Salmon; Modern Research Complements Traditional First Nations Legacy Programs
Cumulative impacts of population growth and land use practices may be leading to the "invisible collapse" of Canada's freshwater fisheries. A new research project funded in part by Genome BC, Genomic solutions for informing sockeye repatriation and kokanee fisheries...
Kokanee Salmon Festivals Celebrate the Returning Reds
There’s fun, food and activities for every member of your family this weekend at each of the Kokanee Salmon Festivals in the Okanagan Valley. The celebration of the fall Kokanee salmon spawning run goes in Mission Creek and Hardy Falls Regional Parks on Sunday,...
Grand Opening of Sockeye Salmon Hatchery
The k] cp?’lk’ stim’ Salmon Hatchery, part of the Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) sockeye reintroduction program, had is grand opening today. The hatchery is located on the Penticton Indian Band reserve lands at 155 Enowkin Trail, Penticton, BC. “The return of Okanagan...
Protecting Kokanee Salmon; Modern Research Complements Traditional First Nations Legacy Programs
Cumulative impacts of population growth and land use practices may be leading to the "invisible collapse" of Canada's freshwater fisheries. A new research project funded in part by Genome BC, Genomic solutions for informing sockeye repatriation and kokanee fisheries...
Kokanee Salmon Festivals Celebrate the Returning Reds
There’s fun, food and activities for every member of your family this weekend at each of the Kokanee Salmon Festivals in the Okanagan Valley. The celebration of the fall Kokanee salmon spawning run goes in Mission Creek and Hardy Falls Regional Parks on Sunday,...
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