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At 2022’s Terry Fox Run, Penticton race announcer Steve King shows a picture of Doug Alward (standing on the side of King) with Terry Fox on the epic Marathon on Hope in 1980 where Alward drove the travel van that Fox had behind him every leg of the journey. (Monique Tamminga Western News)

Terry Fox Run returns to Penticton’s SS Sicamous

The run offers one, two, and five kilometre distances that people can complete in their own time

At 2022’s Terry Fox Run, Penticton race announcer Steve King shows a picture of Doug Alward (standing on the side of King) with Terry Fox on the epic Marathon on Hope in 1980 where Alward drove the travel van that Fox had behind him every leg of the journey. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
Penticton’s local teams in Heat #1 of the mini-Penticton Dragon Boat Festival on Sat. 11. From left to right, the Penticton Golden Dragons, 22 In Sync and Survivorship. (Submitted)

Penticton Vees to take on Survivorship dragon boat team at Skaha Lake

The hockey players will trade their sticks for paddles on Sunday

Penticton’s local teams in Heat #1 of the mini-Penticton Dragon Boat Festival on Sat. 11. From left to right, the Penticton Golden Dragons, 22 In Sync and Survivorship. (Submitted)
Rise Up Indigenous Wellness volunteers and staff (left to right) Irene Anderson, Marley Ormondy, Sherrelle Anderson, Launa Payne and Chantel Avery in Salmon Arm make healthy food and put together tote bags in February 2023 to give away as part of the Helping Hand program. (File photo)

Health, safety and truth focus of Salmon Arm’s Rise Up Indigenous Wellness

Fundraiser gala Sept. 29 to screen film about Canadian residential schools, Bones of Crows

Rise Up Indigenous Wellness volunteers and staff (left to right) Irene Anderson, Marley Ormondy, Sherrelle Anderson, Launa Payne and Chantel Avery in Salmon Arm make healthy food and put together tote bags in February 2023 to give away as part of the Helping Hand program. (File photo)
The countdown for Penticton Beer Week 2023 is officially on. Leaders from the city’s eight breweries mark the occasion on Friday, Sept. 8, at Yellow Dog Brewing on 169 Estabrook Avenue. (Photo- Sydney Nikulka, Yellow Dog Brewing)

Cheers: Countdown officially on for 5th-ever Penticton Beer Week

Celebratory beverage in support of BC SPCA will be on tap at city breweries from Oct. 13 to 22

The countdown for Penticton Beer Week 2023 is officially on. Leaders from the city’s eight breweries mark the occasion on Friday, Sept. 8, at Yellow Dog Brewing on 169 Estabrook Avenue. (Photo- Sydney Nikulka, Yellow Dog Brewing)
Cynthia Bentley and Gord Stevens recently tied the knot in Seymour Arm. (Photo contributed)

Shuswap newlyweds grateful for support from CSRD

Couple concerned road closure would hinder September wedding plans

  • Sep 14, 2023
Cynthia Bentley and Gord Stevens recently tied the knot in Seymour Arm. (Photo contributed)
Mayors Christine Fraser of Spallumcheen (left) and Joe Cramer of Armstrong (right) offer congratulations to 2023 Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Gail Salter at a special event for her and past winners of the honour Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Armstrong Legion. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Tea celebrates Armstrong Spallumcheen Citizens of the Year

Current award winner Gail Salter saluted by dignitaries, joined at Legion by 10 past winners

Mayors Christine Fraser of Spallumcheen (left) and Joe Cramer of Armstrong (right) offer congratulations to 2023 Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year Gail Salter at a special event for her and past winners of the honour Tuesday, Sept. 12, at the Armstrong Legion. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Independent Living Vernon support worker Lisa Briggs (left) stands with longtime volunteer Leon Schwartz and Susan Novecoski. The agency had its 30th anniversary in Vernon Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Vernon agency marks 30 years of empowering people with disabilities

Independent Living Vernon turned 30 on Wednesday, Sept. 13

Independent Living Vernon support worker Lisa Briggs (left) stands with longtime volunteer Leon Schwartz and Susan Novecoski. The agency had its 30th anniversary in Vernon Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
BC Cancer - Kelowna Centre. (BC Cancer Foundation)

Retired NHL star and his wife donate $100k to BC Cancer Kelowna

The money is to go towards a new, $6.1 million state-of-the-art systemic therapy suite

BC Cancer - Kelowna Centre. (BC Cancer Foundation)
Lorain David wrote his first novel, a historical fiction titled Querencia, after the pandemic halted his semi-retirement plans. (Rebecca Willson-Salmon Arm Observer)

Shuswap author’s first novel chronicles 1800s adventure from America to B.C.

Lorain David hopes readers walk away with questions, interest in history

Lorain David wrote his first novel, a historical fiction titled Querencia, after the pandemic halted his semi-retirement plans. (Rebecca Willson-Salmon Arm Observer)
Shuswap 4-H Cloverbud twins Colby and Hadley Miller showing their twin lambs at the Salmon Arm Fair on Saturday, Sept, 9, 2023. (Scarlett Hutchison photo)

Column: Salmon Arm Fair an invaluable learning experience for 4-H clubs

Shuswap 4-H Club members enjoy opportunity to compete with other clubs

  • Sep 13, 2023
Shuswap 4-H Cloverbud twins Colby and Hadley Miller showing their twin lambs at the Salmon Arm Fair on Saturday, Sept, 9, 2023. (Scarlett Hutchison photo)
The Shuswap Community Foundation’s Roger Parenteau receives a cheque for $53,250 from Lakeview Cruise-In’s Preston Johnston and Darin Haayer on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The money was raised at the Sept. 1 Cruise-In event, which was a fundraiser for the community foundation’s Emergency Response Fund. (Photo contributed)

Donations continue pouring in to aid Shuswap communities impacted by wildfire

Shuswap Community Foundation looking for input on community needs

The Shuswap Community Foundation’s Roger Parenteau receives a cheque for $53,250 from Lakeview Cruise-In’s Preston Johnston and Darin Haayer on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. The money was raised at the Sept. 1 Cruise-In event, which was a fundraiser for the community foundation’s Emergency Response Fund. (Photo contributed)
Rotarians Winston Lee-Hai and Kari Wilkinson share funds raised through the Double Your Donation campaign with Vahlleri Semeniuk of Second Harvest Food Bank and Jane Shirley with the SAFE Society. (Photos contributed)

Rotary Club of Salmon Arm raises more than $57,000 for support groups

Funding benefits Second Harvest Food Bank and SAFE Society

  • Sep 12, 2023
Rotarians Winston Lee-Hai and Kari Wilkinson share funds raised through the Double Your Donation campaign with Vahlleri Semeniuk of Second Harvest Food Bank and Jane Shirley with the SAFE Society. (Photos contributed)
Gregory and Patricia Thomason of Grindrod bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket on a whim in Salmon Arm, resulting in a million dollar payout. (BCLC Photo)

Million dollar whim for North Okanagan couple

The Thomasons from Grindrod bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket in Salmon Arm, which won $1 million

Gregory and Patricia Thomason of Grindrod bought a Lotto 6/49 ticket on a whim in Salmon Arm, resulting in a million dollar payout. (BCLC Photo)
The North Shuswap Lions Club, along with the Scotch Creek Market, worked to donate cleaning supplies to returning North Shuswap residents over the weekend of Sept. 8-10, 2023/ (Submitted)

North Shuswap Lions, Scotch Creek Market team up to support residents

Organizations distributed cleaning supplies to people returning home

The North Shuswap Lions Club, along with the Scotch Creek Market, worked to donate cleaning supplies to returning North Shuswap residents over the weekend of Sept. 8-10, 2023/ (Submitted)
Okanagan resident Richard Smith won a Judge’s Favourite award in Living Lakes Canada’s third annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge for this stunning afternoon shot of Okanagan Lake after a rain storm. (Richard Smith photo)

Okanagan resident clicks photo winner

Richard Smith wins Judge’s Favourite award in national event for stunning shot of Okanagan Lake

Okanagan resident Richard Smith won a Judge’s Favourite award in Living Lakes Canada’s third annual Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge for this stunning afternoon shot of Okanagan Lake after a rain storm. (Richard Smith photo)
Ballack Campbell and Ellie Gunn receive visit and a sniff from a St. John Ambulance therapy dog during the Salmon Arm Fair Parade held Saturday morning, Sept. 9, 2023. (Kayleigh Seibel Photography)

PHOTOS: Salmon Arm Fair delivers

Event returns with agriculture exhibits, parade, rides, daring dogs, valiant knights and more

  • Sep 11, 2023
Ballack Campbell and Ellie Gunn receive visit and a sniff from a St. John Ambulance therapy dog during the Salmon Arm Fair Parade held Saturday morning, Sept. 9, 2023. (Kayleigh Seibel Photography)
The log building that is currently home to the Salmon Arm Church of Christ was constructed in the 1970s for the Salmon Arm Youth Centre. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)

Salmon Arm Youth Centre reunion planned

Former attendees sought to take part, share stories and pictures

  • Sep 11, 2023
The log building that is currently home to the Salmon Arm Church of Christ was constructed in the 1970s for the Salmon Arm Youth Centre. (Lachlan Labere-Salmon Arm Observer)
Vernon’s Allan Brooks Nature Centre is launching the first phase of its new online learning platform. (ABNC photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about schools and education?

Students are in the classroom for another year

Vernon’s Allan Brooks Nature Centre is launching the first phase of its new online learning platform. (ABNC photo)
Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)

PHOTOS: Local talent on display at 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk

The event takes place on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10th at George Elliot Secondary School

Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News) Many local artists have their work on display at the 30th annual Lake Country ArtWalk on Sept. 9 and 10. (Jordy Cunningham/Capital News)
A surprised Hilda Hoas (nee Niemi) accepts congratulations from Gordon Mackie, when she received the Hospitality Award on Friday, Jan. 26, 1978, at the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting. Mrs. Hoas was born in Sicamous and is employed by the Bank of Montreal as liability clerk. Hilda said, “I didn’t have a clue that I would receive an award.” Photo courtesy of the Sicamous and District Museum and Historical Society’s archived Jan. 31, 1979, edition of Eagle Valley News.

Shuswap history in pictures: Hospitality award

Photo from Jan. 31, 1979 Eagle Valley News

A surprised Hilda Hoas (nee Niemi) accepts congratulations from Gordon Mackie, when she received the Hospitality Award on Friday, Jan. 26, 1978, at the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting. Mrs. Hoas was born in Sicamous and is employed by the Bank of Montreal as liability clerk. Hilda said, “I didn’t have a clue that I would receive an award.” Photo courtesy of the Sicamous and District Museum and Historical Society’s archived Jan. 31, 1979, edition of Eagle Valley News.