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’Healing Energy for All Living Things’ was unveiled in the 300-block of Main Street in Penticton on Saturday, March 25. Syilx artist, Dr. Michelle Jack, designed the concept and helped work on the piece for five days in 2017.

‘Healing energy for all living things’: Syilx artist unveils new mural in Penticton

The mural, completed in 2017, was unveiled during this year’s Ignite the Arts Festival on Main Street

This Penticton art duo participated in the Sculpture Contest at the Ignite the Arts Festival’s art walk. (Logan Lockhart- Western News)

PHOTOS: ‘No shortage of vibrancy’ at Ignite the Arts Festival’s Walk in Penticton

With 25 different venues and hundreds of artists, Saturday afternoon was a ‘celebration of culture’

Penticton Pistoleras roller derby team is battling the Castlegar Dam City Rollers on April 1, in the Kootenays. (Submitted) 
Dam City Rollers’ Jammer Peacemaker (#187) eyes up a way to push through the tangle of skaters. (Photo- Greg McKinnon)

No jokes on April Fools: Penticton roller derby team to battle rivals in Kootenays

Penticton’s game, against Castlegar, will be broadcasted on local TV via Shaw

The Friends of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens will hold a volunteer fair on Saturday, April 1. (Contributed)
The Friends of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens will hold a volunteer fair on Saturday, April 1. (Contributed)
Over 5,000 books, puzzles and games sold at the 2022 Rotary Sunrise book sale. This year’s event goes from April 18-22. (Logan Lockhart Western News)

Penticton Sunrise Rotary book sale around the corner

The Sunrise Rotary is collecting gently used books, puzzles and games April 1-15

Over 5,000 books, puzzles and games sold at the 2022 Rotary Sunrise book sale. This year’s event goes from April 18-22. (Logan Lockhart Western News)
Rona Tepper and Kristen Gribble are among six women who are active RCMSAR5 Crescent Beach crew members, out of a total 28. Tenures of the women range from eight months to 7.5 years. (Contributed photo)

PHOTOS: Number of women on South Surrey marine-rescue team ‘a bit of anomaly’

More than one-fifth of active RCMSAR5 Crescent Beach crew members are women

Rona Tepper and Kristen Gribble are among six women who are active RCMSAR5 Crescent Beach crew members, out of a total 28. Tenures of the women range from eight months to 7.5 years. (Contributed photo)
Roch Fortin of Maple Roch taps sap from some sugar trees on the Nomad Cidery property in Summerland. (File photo)

See, smell and taste how maple syrup is made in Summerland today

Roch Fortin is boiling sap and turning it into syrup at his Maple Roch store from 11-4 p.m.

Roch Fortin of Maple Roch taps sap from some sugar trees on the Nomad Cidery property in Summerland. (File photo)
Kelli Rose holds a photo of her daughter Tiffany, and her dog Lily. Tiffany died in 2005, leading Rose to The Compassionate Friends in Vernon. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

Compassion continues for grieving Vernon parents

Compassionate Friends group going strong despite recent risk of folding

Kelli Rose holds a photo of her daughter Tiffany, and her dog Lily. Tiffany died in 2005, leading Rose to The Compassionate Friends in Vernon. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)

Keremeos Rodeo Parade returns on Victoria Day

Registration for the parade is now open

The Keremeos Elks hosted barrel racing at the rodeo grounds on Victoria Day. Guests got to take in the amazing speed and agility of horse and rider. (Susan Chaworth-Musters photo)
Alli Graham enjoys her 99th birthday party at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre March 15, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)

Sicamous senior honoured at 99th birthday celebration

Author Alli Graham celebrated over lunch at Seniors Centre

Alli Graham enjoys her 99th birthday party at the Sicamous and District Seniors Centre March 15, 2023. (Rebecca Willson/ Eagle Valley News)
Hot air balloons float above Vernon Saturday for the annual North Okanagan Hot Air Balloon Society's Balloon Festival as part of the Vernon Winter Carnival. (Matt Boos photo)

Funds raised to support school breakfast programs in Vernon

The VSSRotary, Silver Star Mountain Resort and Play Forever fund contributed $2,740 in funds

Hot air balloons float above Vernon Saturday for the annual North Okanagan Hot Air Balloon Society's Balloon Festival as part of the Vernon Winter Carnival. (Matt Boos photo)
Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How Irish are you?

St. Patrick’s Day, on March 17, is a celebration of Ireland and Irish culture

Shamrocks are associated with Ireland, but a four-leaf clover is much more rare. Do you know the odds of finding a four-leaf clover? (Pixabay.com)
A child-led ping pong game played during the Sunflower Childcare Centre Campaign Launch event on March 1 for the OC Foundation. (Contributed)
A child-led ping pong game played during the Sunflower Childcare Centre Campaign Launch event on March 1 for the OC Foundation. (Contributed)
The Penticton Sports and Fitness Expo debuts this Sunday, March 19, at the city’s trade and convention centre. (Photo- Penticton Sports and Fitness Expo/Facebook

Hockey, BMX groups among those at first-ever Penticton Sports and Fitness Expo

The free expo is being held in conjunction with the Okanagan Valley Throwdown March 19

The Penticton Sports and Fitness Expo debuts this Sunday, March 19, at the city’s trade and convention centre. (Photo- Penticton Sports and Fitness Expo/Facebook
Local philanthropist Janet Parker presented a $15,000 cheque to Pathways Addictions Resource Centre this week. (Submitted)

Janet Parker donates $15K to Penticton’s Pathways Addictions Resource Centre

Donations are so needed to help the non-profit continue to offer counselling and programs

Local philanthropist Janet Parker presented a $15,000 cheque to Pathways Addictions Resource Centre this week. (Submitted)
The houseboat that sits on Highway 1 in Sicamous will no longer have an occupant as of the end of April and council is deciding what to do next with the building. (Black Press file photo)

Sicamous council discusses future of houseboat landmark along Highway 1

The building greets visitors to the houseboat capital of Canada

The houseboat that sits on Highway 1 in Sicamous will no longer have an occupant as of the end of April and council is deciding what to do next with the building. (Black Press file photo)
The Olympic Peninsula Equine Network' new Western Treasures and Used Tack store offers western clothing, jewelry, decor and horse equipment for sale by donation that will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for the nonprofit. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins

Horsey Ladies Okanagan round up new fundraiser

Tack sale April 1 raises funds for an equine coach to benefit student

The Olympic Peninsula Equine Network' new Western Treasures and Used Tack store offers western clothing, jewelry, decor and horse equipment for sale by donation that will serve as an ongoing fundraiser for the nonprofit. Sequim Gazette photo by Erin Hawkins
For her father’s birthday, Christine Fritz made a donation at the Canada Blood Services Clinic in Walnut Grove on Saturday, March 11. It was her eighth contribution. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)

Daughter donates blood for dad’s birthday

‘If I’m out there donating, someone else is donating for him’ B.C. woman says

For her father’s birthday, Christine Fritz made a donation at the Canada Blood Services Clinic in Walnut Grove on Saturday, March 11. It was her eighth contribution. (Dan Ferguson/Langley Advance Times)
Juno Award winners Digging Roots will be one of several Indigenous artists performing at the upcoming SKƏLƔAP Movable Feast in Penticton on March 29. (Ratul Debnath photo)

Movable Feast showcases Indigenous artistry in Penticton

Outstanding lineup of Indigenous artists showcased in free March 29 show at Cleland Theatre

Juno Award winners Digging Roots will be one of several Indigenous artists performing at the upcoming SKƏLƔAP Movable Feast in Penticton on March 29. (Ratul Debnath photo)
(Brittany Webster/Capital News)

Photos: Kicking the winter blues with Seedy Sunday in Kelowna

The event is hosted by Okanagan Master Garderners and goes until 3 p.m.

  • Mar 12, 2023
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