Bicycle race from Vernon to Kelowna
Young boys at Cub Camp at McKinley Landing
Day family on Kalamalka Lake
Ferry slip at Okanagan Centre
Vernon to Okanagan Mission
Gleed father and child
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December 28, 2012
Lake Country pioneer and Heritage and Cultural Society Director Richard Gibbons reflects on the holiday season as he writes “Another Christmas so long awaited has come and gone; no more carols on the radio, nor cheery greeting cards at the … Continue reading
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December 21, 2012
It was our first Christmas away from family. Joan and I had moved from Vancouver to Prince Rupert, on the far north end of B.C.’s coast. We didn’t have many decorations — we had usually celebrated Christmas with my parents … Continue reading
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December 14, 2012
As we joyfully receive cards, letters and photographs during this holiday season one pauses to think of the massive changes in forms of communication. Richard Gibbons, in his column Backward Glances, wrote about these changes and lamented the loss of … Continue reading
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December 11, 2012
December 11, 1985: The Kalwood Inn and Resort was closed leaving Oyama without a local restaurant. On March 18, 1987, the local landmark was demolished to make way for the widening of Highway 97 through Oyama. The Kalwood Inn was … Continue reading
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December 7, 2012
The museum showcase at the District of Lake Country office takes us back in time with an old-fashioned Christmas tree. It is decorated with vintage ornaments, candles, and popcorn. The candle holders have a spring mechanism that was patented as … Continue reading
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December 1, 2012
Al Harrison was the Regional District of the Central Okanagan’s (RDCO) first full time employee when, in 1969, he was hired as Administrator. In this role Harrison was responsible for aquiring almost all of the regional parks throughout the Central … Continue reading
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November 23, 2012
Let Ken Mather entertain you as he presents Cowboys East & West. Ranch Hands on the BC and Alberta Frontier at the Creekside Theatre on Sunday afternoon. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the lecture begins is from 1:30 to … Continue reading
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November 18, 2012
A little known, but authentic Indian word for Wood Lake, could be attached to a scenic section of Highway 97 when it comes under control of the District of Lake Country. Pelewash Parkway has drawn the most votes in an … Continue reading
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November 10, 2012
The song A Helmet and a Cross bears very special meaning for all those who have experienced a loss of a loved one, particularly as a result of conflict. It also has very special meaning to many who have resided in … Continue reading
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November 9, 2012
The Lake Country Museum’s latest satellite display at the District of Lake Country is entitled Lake Country Military Connections. Some of the interesting artifacts include a gas mask made in 1939, an Air Raid Patrol helmet, a WWI bayonet, puttees, a … Continue reading