K.L.O. - means "Kelowna Land and Orchard Company", the company owned most of the land in that area for many years.
Kelowna's Fall Wine Festival is ranked amongst the "Top 100 Events in North America" year after year.
Mount Boucherie is one of five extinct volcanoes found in the Okanagan.
Kelowna's five major performance companies produce over 15 plays and musicals each year.
The "Sunny ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 12, 2010
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 Alberta, 78 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 11, 2010
Whether you are a first time buyer, moving up in the real estate market, or downsizing, it is important to have an experienced, qualified sales representative working for you. Choosing a Real Estate Professional is one of the most important decisions you will make to ensure the success of your venture. As your "Local Expert" my market knowledge will help you select the property that meets ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 11, 2010
There are a number of different areas that are important to consider when choosing your real estate representative:
Personality & ServiceOnce you decide to sell your home, it is important to choose a realtor that both you and your family can trust and feel comfortable working with. As a sales associate for Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd., I am that real estate professional you are looking for. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 11, 2010
It’s now February in the Okanagan and the sun has begun to shine on those winter blues. However, February weather can still pack a chilly punch! Here are some tips for protecting yourself from ballooning heating bills, freezing pipes and other household emergencies in these last weeks of winter.
Inside:
Keep doors and heating vents closed to rooms that are not in ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 5, 2010
Rethink 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
Eight athletes from the Okanagan can now proudly call themselves Olympians. The announcement came yesterday with 206 Canadian athletes getting the nod for the upcoming 2010 Winter Games. The games will be hosted and held in venues across Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler starting on February 12 until February 28.
Clara Hughes will be given the honour of carrying the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 30, 2010
Residents of the Kelowna area and the community of Rutland are invited to join the ribbon cutting ceremonies of the new Rutland Library. Board members and staff of the Okanagan Regional Library want the public to come check out the new facility which features: better layout, skylights, more natural daylight and work spaces. There are now two entrances with access from both the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 25, 2010
Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of January 10,2010:
Single Family Dwellings - 1323 properties (a 12.17% decrease from December) including 12 pending offers ranging in value from $49,900 to $15.9M
Strata - Condos - 945 properties (a 11.96% decrease from December) with no pending offers ranging in value from $62,400 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 15, 2010
Adam Haggarty is a Kelowna based musician with a passion for helping others, particularly struggling musicians who want to get their music produced and heard on the local scene. He is a session player, singer/song writer, producer and engineer all rolled into one. With over 15 years as a musician himself he is able to play pretty much any instrument you can name. When ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 13, 2010