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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
“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]
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]
