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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April 19, 2013
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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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 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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October 12, 2012
Richard Gibbons, Rotarian & Director of the Lake Country Heritage & Cultural Society By the numbers, most Lake Country residents have a reflective band to enhance their safety when walking at night. But the everyday reality appears to be that … Continue reading
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June 8, 2012
Congratulations to all the graduates of George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country! As parents and grandparents ready themselves to attend graduation ceremonies tonight many will reflect on memories of their own high school graduation. Richard Gibbons, past-president of the … Continue reading
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May 18, 2012
The Knox Mountain Hillclimb which takes place on May 19th and 20th this year (2012) in Kelowna had its origins in Okanagan Centre and it is interesting to hear local Lake Country resident Richard Gibbons reminisce about the early event … Continue reading
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April 19, 2012
“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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January 5, 2012
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