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
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
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
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
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
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