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February 15, 2013
This Day in History: National Flag of Canada Day
The Canadian flag made its first official appearance on February 15, 1965. The date is now celebrated annually as National Flag Day of Canada.
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December 11, 2012
This day in history: Kalwood Inn / Resort closed
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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September 1, 2012
This Day in History: Gallacher Gangsters take on Oyama Juniors
September 1, 1952. Sixty years ago today the Gallacher Gangsters played a baseball game against the Oyama Juniors team. The Gangsters line-up included Oyama players in their late twenties and thirties – many returned veterans: Yamamoto, Gallacher, Trewhitt, Stephens, Eyles, … Continue reading
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July 12, 2012
This Day in History: 4,000 greet Kalamalka winner
Fifty years ago, on July 12, 1962, “the black and white leader flag fluttered from the bow of the victorious Kalamalka Lake swimmer Bill Slater’s boat the whole 12 miles of the gruelling Sunday marathon. Slater, a 22-year-old Vancouverite, topped … Continue reading
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June 22, 2012
This Day in History: First Radio Receiver set up in Lake Country
Ninety years ago, on June 22, 1922, the first radio receiver was set up in Lake Country. Northcote Caesar had purchased a radio and had it set up by Messrs. Creyell and Edgar of Vernon. The first signal that he … Continue reading
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February 15, 2012
This Day in History: Anne Goldie married Sid Land, February 15, 1939
Okanagan Centre pioneers Anne Goldie and Sid Land were married on this date, February 15th, in 1939. The Lands had three children, one son Ian of White Rock, BC, daughters Elizabeth (Mrs. Henry Giddens) of Kamloops, BC, and Nancy (Mrs. … Continue reading