Richard Gibbons, a member of the Board of Directors of the Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society and past president, is a long-time resident of Lake Country from the Okanagan Centre area.
“What do you want to be when you grow up?”. Forever, kids have been asked this question by well-meaning grown ups. Children can respond with myriad possibilities including, “I dunno”. When I was asked that question at age six I probably... [Continue Reading]
April 15 – 21, 2018 is National Volunteer Week in Canada Can Bigger be Better? The District of Lake Country has apparently been our province’s fastest growing municipality for the past few years. A short drive around confirms the trend... [Continue Reading]
We all love our “stuff”. We accumulate “treasures” throughout our life and then ultimately wonder what will become of them after we’re gone. Both my parents and in-laws lived over fifty years in their homes. They didn’t throw much out…they... [Continue Reading]
In the near future our Lake Country Museum & Archives will be rolling out new marker panels celebrating our area’s short but rich history. These will be welcome additions to a number of panels put in place a few years... [Continue Reading]
In a recent conversation the comment was made that people today just don’t have the same work ethic that my generation brags about. Instinctively I wanted to agree but I’ve chosen to think about it a little first. It seems... [Continue Reading]
“You’ve Got Mail.” There is now a much different context to that phrase than once was the case. Today it probably indicates a long list of unopened emails, most quickly deleted, some perhaps unread. Many check their text messages and... [Continue Reading]
With the January 17, 2017 death of Russell Ross McDonagh, the Central Okanagan and in particular Lake Country, lost one of its most respected longtime residents. Ross was born ninety-seven years ago in Winfield where he lived until moving to... [Continue Reading]
As the years and decades go by, there is an inclination to say things like: “Winters just aren’t what they used to be.” Having spent more winters here than most, I entirely agree with that statement. So far this season... [Continue Reading]
In early days our orchard industry dominated the Okanagan Valley’s economy; a close second was logging and sawmilling. While big mills like Simpson’s Sawmill in Kelowna were the best known, a recent feature in the Kelowna Daily Courier spoke to... [Continue Reading]
“Everyone should believe in something; I believe I’ll go fishing.” (H.D. Thoreau) Our particular part of the Okanagan Valley affords myriad opportunities for recreation. One of the most pleasant, enjoyable and affordable, enjoyed by residents and visitors alike, is fishing. We live... [Continue Reading]
