This post continues the Camp Kopje reminiscences by Douglas Broome. “The main body of camp was laid out along 1,200 feet of pebble beach. At the northern end was a modern PanAbode cedar log home with large verandah and a... [Continue Reading]
“Summer camp. The horse shivers to shake off the horseflies, snorts as girls handle tackle and Western saddles, old leather, hay and muck. A salt lick. The barn looks cool in the shadow of the cottonwoods and pines. Hot high... [Continue Reading]
Ken Ellison died peacefully at his home in Vernon on June 21, 2016. He was born in Vernon to Vernon and Mabel Ellison. Ken was the last surviving grandchild of Vernon pioneers Price and Sophie Ellison. He grew up in... [Continue Reading]
THIS DAY IN HISTORY – 60 years “Don Arnold and Wayne Pretty went east to St. Catharines to the Olympic Trials in July 1956. Don stroked a crew of four, to break the world record by 30 seconds, and the... [Continue Reading]
Join the Friends of Fintry on Sunday July 17th, 2016 from 10 am to 4 pm for the Fintry Summer Fair. Take in summer and enjoy live entertainment, a variety of food, the Kalamalka Highlanders Pipe Band, children’s games, blacksmithing... [Continue Reading]
The Kelowna Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society (OHS) is pleased to announce that this year’s annual Pioneer Picnic will be held at the Parkinson Recreation Centre (Kelowna), on Sunday, July 10th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This popular... [Continue Reading]
This song “Canada” was written by Jack Kenny. The song, an ode to Canada, was sung by Oyama Elementary School children in 1990.1 Happy Birthday Canada! 1 #2014.86.1. One Cassette and two compact disks; also available in WAV format. Lake Country Museum and Archives.... [Continue Reading]
