Owners of the V Bar V Ranch, Part Two
William Furniss, a 57-year old English-born farmer from Vernon was the second owner of the V Bar V.... [Continue Reading]
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The Okanagan Centre Submarine
In the summer of 1986 a casual glance out to the beautiful waters off Okanagan Centre just might reveal the unmistakable profile of a submarine conning tower. ... [Continue Reading]
Cattle Rustling in the Okanagan in 1892
Thomas Wood, cattle rancher and Justice of the Peace from Lake Country, wrote three letters from Vernon to Frederick Hussey, Superintendent of Provincial Police in Victoria requesting his assistance with a rustling case 1 . Hussey replied to these. Some excerpts... [Continue Reading]
Which Bird might I see today? SUMMER Flycatchers
Last summer I introduced you to our largest flycatchers, the kingbirds, Eastern Kingbird and Western Kingbird. This year let’s look at other flycatchers that also come here in summer to breed and raise their young on abundant insect food during... [Continue Reading]
Kierann Temlar is the 2020 Arnold Award Recipient
This year’s recipient of the Arnold Award is Kierann Temlar, a recent graduate of the George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country. Kierann’s strong drive and passion for learning make him an excellent recipient of this award. Kierann has always... [Continue Reading]
Cass Hannay is the 2018 recipient of the Arnold Award
This year’s recipient of the Arnold Award is Cass Hannay, a recent graduate of the George Elliot Secondary School in Lake Country. Laura Neame, archivist of the Lake Country Museum, presented the Award. Cass’s ambition to become immersed into culture... [Continue Reading]
Fare thee well, Jack McCarthy
“This is the 1172th column I have written for the Lake Country Calendar newspaper. In the autumn of 1995, Jack McCarthy called me. ‘How’d you like to write a column for us?’ he asked. That’s how it began. Jack was the... [Continue Reading]
Endangered Sharp-tailed Snake found in Lake Country
A specimen of the Sharp-tailed Snake (Contia tenuis) was identified in Lake Country on Sunday, May 27th 2018. At 10:15 pm, it was seen in an open pathway area with artificial lighting. Between 8 and 10 inches in length, the distinct head and... [Continue Reading]
Mary Bull painting presented to Museum
Lake Country Museum given Mary Bull painting by David Madison Vernon artist Bob Kingsmill made a purchase at a recent auction of some local paintings. One of the works proved to be an original, by the late Kelowna artist Mary... [Continue Reading]
Harvey Leamont — LCMA’s Volunteer of the Year
Harvey Leamont has been named Volunteer of the Year by members of the Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society; he has assisted with operations of the Lake Country Museum and Archives as a volunteer since 2010. Harvey has worked in... [Continue Reading]