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Best Of Kelowna And The Okanagan Valley - Things To Do And Places To VisitAre you new the Kelowna area? Perhaps you are visiting here from out of town? Kids saying they are bored and not quite sure where to take them for some fun and excitement? Well here's a list of some very fun family oriented places in the Kelowna area:
ATV Tours
Boat Rentals
Boat Tours
Camping
Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan Inc.
CrocTalk Conservation & ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 18, 2011
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Kelowna's First Outdoor Skating Rink Is Set To Open In Early DecemberGrab your skates lace them up and get ready - Kelowna's only public outdoor skating rink is scheduled to open early next month. The rink was constructed at the new Stuart Park across from City Hall and according to City officials it is expected to open in early December sometime. It takes approximately a week to make the ice but cold consistent temperatures are needed to get the rink ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 19, 2010
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Canada Day 2010 transit service in Kelowna BC
Kelowna and area residents are getting ready to celebrate Canada Day this coming Thursday, July 1,2010.
In response to anticipated heavier downtown traffic Kelowna Regional Transit will run additional bus services starting 1/2 hour after the completion of the fireworks from the Queensway bus station.
Residents are being encouraged to "go green" and reduce the number of vehicles ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 26, 2010
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Lenetta Thordarson, Associate Executive Director of the Kelowna Community Food Bank
Lenetta Thordarson, Associate Executive Director of the Kelowna Community Food Bank discusses the on going year round needs of the Food Bank. The message is simple...families and especially children should not go to bed hungry! For more details on how to donate food or monies to this amazing organization please: Make an online donation at: Paypal Donations Drop your donation off at ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 21, 2010
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Local teen wins Xap/Bridges video contestRethink Everything by Steven Cresswell
After watching this video I can see why this young man was so deserving of the top prize of $2500 from Xap/Bridges for his efforts. Steven sent a mesasage of hard work pays dividends and that we are shaped by our experiences in life. This sort of message is what we can all glean something from and apply it to our everyday lives. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 31, 2010
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Club Penguin brings some Disney magic to Big White Ski Resort.
This past weekend my family visited our favourite local ski hill, Big White Ski Resort. While walking through Happy Valley we came across this large billboard advertising Club Penguin, a locally created website which recently sold to the titan of kids entertainment industry, the Walt Disney Company. Happy Valley is where kids of all ages go to play and be entertained at ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 7, 2009
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Kelowna Community Food Bank and Castanet.net are making a difference to Kelowna families in need!With Christmas now less than a month away many Kelowna families are wondering how they are going to be able to put food on the table. With jobs being cut back or eliminated many families that have relocated to Kelowna are now finding themselves in need of the most basic essentials. This year the Kelowna Community Food and Castanet.net have teamed up to help those that need it ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 26, 2009
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50th Anniversary of Rutland May Days start May 15th
This year's 50th anniversary of Rutland May Days will run from May 15 to May 18 in Centennial Park.
Event's include: All-Star Wrestling, Bull Riding Championships, Karaoke, Youth Dances and an Amusement Park.
Daily admission to various events is $2. Breakfast will be served every morning from 8am.
Parade will begin Saturday, May 16 at 10:00am. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 12, 2009
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20th Annual Taste of Kelowna coming this Sunday March 29,2009
The 20th Annual is set to fill the hungry appetites of Kelowna residents this coming Sunday March 29,2009 from 11am to 4pm and held at the Kelowna Curling Club.
Organizers are expecting more than 4,000 visitors at this years event will have 32 booths and over 100 dishes to sample from. Some of the restaurants and eateries planning to attend are: Annegret's Chocolates, ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 6, 2009
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2010 Community Tour coming to Kelowna soon!
From March 17th to 20th the 2010 Community Tour will be hosted at the Delta Grand Conference Centre. This multi-city tour will feature interactive exhibits, ski machine, and a 2010 Paralympics mascot.
The tour can be visited during normal Conference Centre hours starting noon Tuesday, March 17 until Friday March 20 at 1pm. The public is encouraged to come support the tour ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 15, 2009
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Big White Ski Resort residents want a little more peace and quiet!A newly proposed noise bylaw at Big White Ski Resort could be quite things down locally at the popular ski resort. The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary must first have 10% of eligible voters at Big White fill out a alternate approval process ballot by March 23 and then the RDKB board of governors must decide is a referendum is necessary.
Having lived on the hill myself for ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 8, 2009
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THE GOOGLE will lauch by Google very soon!Wannabe internet users in the 55+ category wishing to learn how to navigate the world wide web may have their prayers answered! Google Inc. recently announced that they will be targeting this demographic of sometimes challenged online users with their new product simpled named "TheGoogle.com"
I am not entirely convinced there is that much of a market for this sort of website but then again ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 2, 2009
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Sports Arena receives Kelowna City Council initial stamp of approval
City Council has approved a Sports Arena in the downtown core and close to the Cultural District of Kelowna. The main opposition seems to be the structure itself. The artist conception below looks more like an outdoor tent than a sports facility but there is definitely some merit to this type structure and that would be cost! There is no doubt that the downtown area ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 13, 2009
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The Mission Aquatic Centre may have a new name soonI read this article and I am still scratching my head over the reasoning behind the name change. I can understand that The City of Kelowna needs to secure some corporate sponsorship to bring in an additional revenue stream. I also understand that whatever company steps up to sponsor the new pool would want their name prominently featured in the official name given to the facility. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 13, 2009
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Big White Ski Resort has started $5 Fridays againAre you looking for a fun and inexpensive evening out with the family? Then Big White's $5 Fridays are the perfect answer to keeping your family entertained. You can purchase your cheap evening pass right at the resort and it is good from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. The lit ski paths are very friendly for the novice skier and challenging terrain can be found for the more experienced as well. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 11, 2009
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Kelowna's newest family attraction is the all new Energy Plex - Family Recreation CentreIf you and your family are looking for something new and exciting to do then may I suggest the new Energy Plex in the family friendly neighbourhood of North Rutland! The brand facility is strategically located on the corner of Highway 97 and McCurdy Road, this family oriented business is sure to have something for everyone! An overview of some of ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 31, 2008
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Want to know where to drop off your Christmas tree in the Central Okanagan?Christmas tree drop off locations by Contributed - Story: 44008Dec 26, 2008 / 5:00 am
Sad but true...as quickly as Christmas arrives it leaves us and the clean up that comes with it. Not that I am trying to hurry anyone into taking down their festive decorations! Here are the local sites to drop off your used Christmas trees in the Central Okanagan. I know I am going to wait ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 27, 2008
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Big White Ski Resort receives more international recognition by Conde Nast’s Traveler publication.Another Big White accolade by Castanet Staff - Story: 43824Dec 22, 2008 / 5:00 amBig White is the best. According to readers of a national travel magazine, Conde Nast's Traveler, the Okanagan's own Big White ski resort has been chosen as having the best snow in North America. Their annual poll rates the top 20 ski resorts in North America and identified Big White as the place to go for quality snow. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 22, 2008
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The Importance of Family Time!
I was thinking about my family today while driving up to Big White Ski Resort. I mean it is obvious that as a husband and father it is essential "to be there" when my family needs me. I wanted to go a little deeper in terms of why it is so important to be available when it really matters. Far too often in my profession you hear the terrible stories of driven agents that lose their family while trying ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 22, 2008
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