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
Wildcraft Harvester Don Elzer
Wildcrafter, Artist, Writer and Publisher Life might be a box of chocolates for some, but for Don Elzer it’s a cup of tea—and it’s wild. It’s also about a foraging plantation in the woods, paintings, sculptures and a publishing company. Located in Lumby, Don’s...
Best Restaurants 2013
The Best Restaurants brand is one of the most recognizable in the Okanagan Valley. For 19 years, OkanaganLife readers have voted for their favourites —and for 19 years we have published the results in a magazine that has quietly become one of the best read...
Best Okanagan Golf Courses – 2012 Awards
Looking for a great Okanagan Valley golf course? Here's the results from our readers' choice awards, Best of the Okanagan 2012. Best Golf Course to Play 1. Predator Ridge Golf Resort 2. The Harvest Golf Club (and finalist for Best Golf Shop) 3. Gallagher's Canyon Golf...
Animated Okanagan
Adorable little penguins launched the Okanagan as a burgeoning animation and gaming centre. In 2007, Lance Priebe, Dave Krysko and Lane Merrifield of Kelowna sold their Club Penguin animated online children’s game to the Walt Disney Company for up to $700 million...
In Person: Actress Debby Helf
Kelowna’s Debby Helf has devoted most of her life to theatre, particularly community theatre. She started putting on plays when she was four, obtained her BA in dramatic arts from the University of California at Berkeley in 1968, and has been involved with Theatre...
Okanagan’s Fred Skeleton Theatre presents at MainStage 2014
Theatre BC showcases it's Annual Provincial Theatre Festival, Destination MainStage, in Kamloops this summer from July 4 to 12. One of Canada's longest-running theatre traditions is now in its 82nd year. The Sagebrush Theatre is host to eight amazing performances....
Q&A with Okanagan musician Aaron Gordon
What was the inspiration behind Moving On? The EP is a compilation of the best songs written in a period of my life where I had to learn fast that life doesn’t stop just because you can’t seem to keep going. I went from perfect relationship/life to lost and alone in...
In Person: Actress Debby Helf
Kelowna’s Debby Helf has devoted most of her life to theatre, particularly community theatre. She started putting on plays when she was four, obtained her BA in dramatic arts from the University of California at Berkeley in 1968, and has been involved with Theatre...
Okanagan’s Fred Skeleton Theatre presents at MainStage 2014
Theatre BC showcases it's Annual Provincial Theatre Festival, Destination MainStage, in Kamloops this summer from July 4 to 12. One of Canada's longest-running theatre traditions is now in its 82nd year. The Sagebrush Theatre is host to eight amazing performances....
Q&A with Okanagan musician Aaron Gordon
What was the inspiration behind Moving On? The EP is a compilation of the best songs written in a period of my life where I had to learn fast that life doesn’t stop just because you can’t seem to keep going. I went from perfect relationship/life to lost and alone in...
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