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
Artist in Residence James Postill
Many years ago, while a young student in Mr. Miles’ art class at Kelowna Secondary, I dreamt of one day reaching some kind of artistic greatness, hopefully including a large body of impressive and ridiculously expensive paintings I’d make along the way. I had a few ideas …
Triple Threat Krystal Garib
Krystal Kiran Garib wasn’t always enthusiastic about dance school. “My mom said ‘I paid for the classes—you better go,’” she says. When a visiting teacher sparked her interest in hip hop and commercial dance, she was hooked; then she had to convince her parents …
Stay & Play
No passports, no airport pat downs, no more than a single tank of gas. Maybe it’s time we discover what tourists from around the world already know….Okanagan.
Rollin’ on the River
Excellent, Amsterdam would fit perfectly into the plan. (Did I forget to mention my tiny, little personal agenda—a river cruise.) With a dozen big ship voyages from Cape Horn to the Baltic under my lifebelt, I’d been dying to marry the one-bed, one-packing comfort of floating travel with a tour of Old World sights in the heart of Europe. And Amsterdam happens to be the terminus of one of the best river cruises of all—the Rhine. I called my travel agent.
Canada wins gold in wheelchair curling
Canada won an unprecedented third consecutive gold medal in wheelchair curling today at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games, beating Russia 8-3 in the final this afternoon after beating China 5-4 in the semi-finals in the morning. Third Ina Forrest from Armstrong, BC...
Donor gifts $3 million to Kelowna Hospital
An anonymous donation of $3 million is the largest gift in Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation’s history. “This gift is truly transformational and we are very grateful for the community’s belief and trust in our role to support world class health care here in...
Kelsey Serwa hosts Ski Cross Camp at Big White
Olympic silver medalist Kelsey Serwa will host a ski cross camp at Big White Ski Resort’s Telus Park on March 22, 2014. The one hour group coaching session with Kelsey Serwa will help raise funds for the KSER Bursary Fund supporting excelling student-athlete...
Canada wins gold in wheelchair curling
Canada won an unprecedented third consecutive gold medal in wheelchair curling today at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games, beating Russia 8-3 in the final this afternoon after beating China 5-4 in the semi-finals in the morning. Third Ina Forrest from Armstrong, BC...
Donor gifts $3 million to Kelowna Hospital
An anonymous donation of $3 million is the largest gift in Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) Foundation’s history. “This gift is truly transformational and we are very grateful for the community’s belief and trust in our role to support world class health care here in...
Kelsey Serwa hosts Ski Cross Camp at Big White
Olympic silver medalist Kelsey Serwa will host a ski cross camp at Big White Ski Resort’s Telus Park on March 22, 2014. The one hour group coaching session with Kelsey Serwa will help raise funds for the KSER Bursary Fund supporting excelling student-athlete...
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