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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I 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
Are 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
If 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