On Saturday, May 27th, Lake Country Museum Director Bob Hayes was presented with a Certificate of Recognition by Jane Watt, President of the British Columbia Historical Federation (BCHF). This certificate, one of three awarded annually by the BCHF, was presented... [Continue Reading]
October 19th, 2016 — Wednesday night at the Okanagan Regional Library in Lake Country Join local historian Robert Hayes1 of the Kelowna & District Genealogical Society (KDGS) as he presents the history of the old cemeteries of Lake Country. The lecture is... [Continue Reading]
Robert (Bob) Hayes has contributed extensively to the cultural life of the Central Okanagan, particularly through his commitment to the Okanagan Historical Society (OHS), the Kelowna and District Genealogical Society (KDGS), and the Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society (LCHCS),... [Continue Reading]
“National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize, celebrate and thank Canada’s volunteers. NVW 2015 takes place April 12-18.” “A volunteer action is like a stone thrown in a lake: its effect has a direct impact. At the same time, like ripples,... [Continue Reading]
That very special Christmas stocking stuffer, the Okanagan Historical Society’s publication, Okanagan History, is now available from Bob Hayes (250-763-8859), Life Member of the OHS and Director of the Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society. In the article following, Hayes... [Continue Reading]
Recently, I wrote a short article about our family cabin on Clement Road, at the south end of Wood Lake. In this article I made reference to the adjacent campground and cabins known as “Sam’s”. This facility, also known as... [Continue Reading]
1960s Memories of our Wood Lake Cabin1 For many years, in the 1950s through to the early 1970s, my family had a small cabin on Clement Road, at the south end of Wood Lake. Actually, we shared this cabin with... [Continue Reading]
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead. Members of the Lake Country community have a history of community involvement and at the... [Continue Reading]
