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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,BC Quick Stats and Facts1. Kelowna is the largest city in BC's intrerior region and was incorporated in 1905.
2. Kelowna's total land area is 221.69 square kilometres.
3. Kelowna is located in British Columbia's Central Okanagan Regional District.
4. Kelowna is 471 kilometres east of Vancouver,BC.
5. Kelowna BC is 606 kilometres west of Calgary Alberta, 78 kilometres north of Penticton BC, and 54 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 9, 2011
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Kelowna's gaining prominence on the net
Kelowna,BC is on the radar for tourists looking to vacation in the sunny Okanagan according to Cheapflights.ca The travel site ranked the popularity of destinations by keeping track of the number of searches on its website. Kelowna based searches were up 70 percent over the first six months of 2009 according to the site. Ultimately, Kelowna ranked third ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 10, 2010
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Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Complete List of Award WinnersRecently, the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival awards were announced. Both VQA Wineries and non-Vintners Quality Alliance wineries were represented at this years festival and as usual there were no disappointments in the overall selection.
The three day judging for the BC Wine Awards takes place in Kelowna and consists of 12 North American wine judges. The competition is open ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 10, 2010
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West Kelowna Communities in Bloom 2010 Contest Winners
Every year The District of West Kelowna wants to look its best and with a little help from local residents and businesses they continue to impress contest judges and showcase the natural beaiuty of their city.
The West Kelowna Communities in Bloom Committee worked with Master Gardeners Heather Doheny, Hermann Matis, Imelda Nagel and Pat Zander to determine winners in eight categories ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 14, 2010
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Procedure plans for resident evacuation and public help during fire season in the OkanaganIf residents have to evacuate:
Take an emergency survival kit with you (ex. battery-operated radio, flashlight, water, food, warm clothing, etc.).
Make sure you take prescription medicine and identification for the entire family.
Listen to the radio and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
Shut off water, gas and electricity, but ONLY if instructed to do so.
Make arrangements ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 10, 2010
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Canada Day 2010 Schedule of Events for Kelowna BCThere is a lot to see and do this coming Canada Day in Kelowna BC. Thousands of K-Towners are expected to head to Kelowna's downtown core again this year to celebrate being Canadian.
I have compiled a quick overview of scheduled events below:
10 am - 3 pm Model Sailboat Regatta
10 am - 11:30 am Citizenship Ceremony
10 am - 12 pm Apple ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 30, 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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Glenmore Bypass ready to open this week
After several years of anticipation and promise construction on the new Glenmore Bypass is nearly complete. The $11 million project began last summer and is hoped to relieve traffic and stress on a large residential segement of Glenmore Road. Starting this Wednesday, June 23 at noon the new alignment of Glenmore Road is scheduled to open to motorists and pathway users. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 21, 2010
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City of Kelowna looking to give dog owners a little more leash
The City of Kelowna's council is looking into adding two more off-leash dog parks within city limits.
After receiving the results of some successful trials and resident online feedback, council is now considering adding a space at Knox Mountain as a permanent off-leash park and a temporary off-leash space at the former KSS (Kelowna Senior Secondary) site at the corner of Harvey and ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 28, 2010
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Quick Facts and Stats on Kelowna,BC Canada
Kelowna,BC Canada Quick Facts and Statistics:
1. Kelowna is the largest city in BC's intrerior region and was incorporated in 1905.
2. Kelowna's total land area is 221.69 square kilometres.
3. Kelowna is located in British Columbia's Central Okanagan Regional District.
4. Kelowna is 471 kilometres east of Vancouver BC.
5. Kelowna BC is 606 kilometres west of Calgary ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 11, 2010
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Wine and Dine in the Okanagan is back!The 7th Annual Wine & Dine Okanagan presented by Okanagan Strata Management starts on January 13,2010 and runs until January 31,2010. With fifty restaurants (see BCRFA.com for more details) throughout the Okanagan Valley you are sure to enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner for either $15, $25 or $35 (excludes tax, tip & beverages). Be sure to enter to win ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 9, 2010
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AIR MILES® Program - Century 21 Canada New Sponsor AnnouncementCentury 21 Canada is pleased to advise that the AIR MILES® Reward Program has expanded its hotel offerings with the addition of Best Western International as the newest Sponsor in the Program.
Beginning today, AIR MILES® Collectors will earn 20 AIR MILES reward miles for every qualified stay at any Best Western International hotel in Canada, the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska) ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 24, 2009
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Okanagan Winery Ex Nihilo lends a helping hand to Kelowna Community Food Bank.
Okanagan Winery Ex Nihilo has won awards for its Riesling – Gold Medal Winner at the “2009 Riesling du Monde,” and its Merlot – first place at the 2008 People’s Choice Awards. Ex Nihilo is most famous for teaming up with legendary rock band Rolling Stones in producing an original “Sympathy for the Devil” Ice Wine, which will be made available ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 3, 2009
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Video Blog of West Kelowna Wildfires 2009
Some video footage I shot from the Tower Ranch Golf Course showing the wildfires in Glenrosa, Rose Valley and Fintry.
Posted by Jason Neumann
on July 20, 2009
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District of West Kelowna has conceptual logo in the works!
There was much debate and even a vote as to what to name the former "Westside", "Wetsbank" of Kelowna and as a result the name "District of West Kelowna" was approved by the voting public! One thing that is still missing is a logo for the Okanagan's and BC's newest municipality. West Kelowna council now has a working logo (See Above Conceptual Logo) ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 18, 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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Kelowna's Highway 33 widening project is a go!The Province of B.C. and the City of Kelowna recently announced a $23.5 million partnership project to widen Highway 33 to four lanes between Muir Road and Gallagher Road. The stretch of road to be widened is approximately 4.2 km long and is scheduled to begin this coming summer and to be completed by the Fall of 2010. The Province is funding $11,5 million, with the City picking up ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 6, 2009
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"Old Man Winter" is starting to mess with my Okanagan golf plans...
With yet another recent snowfall, golf courses all around the Okanagan Valley have been forced to delay their scheduled openings. There is still a fair amount of snow laying on the ground and the winter thaw has yet to really begin. However, do not be discouraged as most local courses are stating a late March or early April opening now! A couple more weeks should give the avid golfer ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 15, 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 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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Now that is one large pothole even by Kelowna standards.Having personally been a victim of what looked at first like a water puddle only to have one of my tires blow out a second later, I can really relate to this story! A lot of the snow we have accumulated over the past few weeks has begun to melt due to the warmer weather. As a result some nasty potholes have started rearing their ugly heads around Kelowna and are unfortunately ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 9, 2009
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Bad weather has forced the closure of many highways in Southern British ColumbiaYikes! I sure hope those that must travel take it easy and reach their destinations safely. We have seen a truly staggering amount of snow in our region as of late and with the weather suddenly warming slides are always a possibility. So no matter where you may be traveling in our beautiful province be sure to take your timer and stay safe!
Highways closed indefinitely by Rachael ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 9, 2009
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