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Volunteers in Lake Country

I visited the United Church-sponsored thrift shop the other day and when I opened the back door I was greeted by a veritable “Santa’s workshop” of folks, sorting, labelling and displaying all manner of donated items. What tremendous value they … Continue reading

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Old Timers on display in Lake Country

The newest display at the District of Lake Country Municipal Office is entitled Old Timers and features timepieces from the past. Visit our municipal office at 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road to view this latest satellite display created by Museum … Continue reading

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Christmas is showcased in Museum display

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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Communities are in Bloom

The new display mounted at the District of Lake Country municipal offices coordinates with Communities in Bloom. The display case highlights Gardening, Part of Lake Country’s History. Museum artifacts on display include a hand sprayer by Green Cross, two hand … Continue reading

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Gibson Heritage House is on display

The newest display in the lobby of the District of Lake Country’s municipal building features the Gibson Heritage House and extends an invitation to all Lake Country residents.  The heritage house in Kopje Regional Park in Carr’s Landing will celebrate … Continue reading

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See the Flying Red Horse

There is a new display in the District of Lake Country’s municipal building. The display, Historic Service Stations of Lake Country, prominently features the flying red horse symbol of Mobil Oil as well as other artifacts and trivia from the … Continue reading

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Thank you to the Lake Country Museum Volunteers

“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

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Early Churches of Lake Country — new display in lobby of DLC offices

Karen and Glen Gibbons have once again prepared an excellent display in the lobby of the District of Lake Country’s municipal building. The Early Churches of Lake Country display features photographs of several past churches including Oyama United, St. Paul’s … Continue reading

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Lake Country Sweethearts — new display in lobby of District office

Lake Country Museum’s February display in the lobby of the municipal office of the District of Lake Country celebrates Valentine’s Day. The Lake Country Sweethearts display features Harriet McDonagh’s wedding dress from her 1911 marriage to Verner McDonagh. Their wedding was the … Continue reading

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History of Lake Country road names — new display in DLC lobby

There is a new and interesting display in the lobby of the District of Lake Country Municipal Hall. This display focusses on the history of the road names in our community. For an interesting article on this topic, specifically Okanagan … Continue reading