Cara Brady

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Gerda Blokker shows the Triumph for Man and Medicine medal she received from the Joslin Diabetes Centre in recognition for taking part in a study of people who have lived for more than 50 years with type 1 diabetes.

Winning the war against diabetes

Gerda Blokker, now 79, has led a long and healthy life since first being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in her early 20s.

Gerda Blokker shows the Triumph for Man and Medicine medal she received from the Joslin Diabetes Centre in recognition for taking part in a study of people who have lived for more than 50 years with type 1 diabetes.
Karen Swales, behind desk, of the Family Resource Centre, meets with Mark Sandberg and Johanna Sauve, as they recall that it was a year ago that they applied to take the Community Support Volunteer training. Training this year starts Sept. 30 and applications are being accepted now.

Volunteers offer community support

Community Support Volunteers take their training to heart to support clients of Vernon's Family Resource Centre.

Karen Swales, behind desk, of the Family Resource Centre, meets with Mark Sandberg and Johanna Sauve, as they recall that it was a year ago that they applied to take the Community Support Volunteer training. Training this year starts Sept. 30 and applications are being accepted now.
The 115th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede in Armstrong goes Wednesday through Sunday, celebrating 200 years of 4-H.

IPE pays homage to 4-H centennial

Armstrong is about to pay tribute to a provincial institution Wednesday through Sunday

The 115th annual Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede in Armstrong goes Wednesday through Sunday, celebrating 200 years of 4-H.
Ed Kivell, 17, left, Clarence Kivell, 18, and Bert Kivell, 15, after they enlisted in the First Hussars Canadian Light Horse in 1914 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan.

Three brothers enlist in 1914

Coldstream resident Lenore Streicker tells story of her father Ed Kivell and uncles Clarence and Bert Kivell who served in First World War.

Ed Kivell, 17, left, Clarence Kivell, 18, and Bert Kivell, 15, after they enlisted in the First Hussars Canadian Light Horse in 1914 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan.
Carson Tucker has been awarded a scholarship from the Association of School Transportation Services of B.C. to go towards his heavy duty/commercial transport mechanic training.

Wheels turn for Armstrong grad

Pleasant Valley Secondary graduate Carson Tucker receives $7,000 scholarship to become heavy duty transport mechanic.

Carson Tucker has been awarded a scholarship from the Association of School Transportation Services of B.C. to go towards his heavy duty/commercial transport mechanic training.
Second World War veteran Earl Borman with the medal for 70 years of continuous membership in the Royal Canadian Legion presented earlier this year.

Royal Canadian Legion honours veteran

It’s been 70 years of continuous membership for Second World War vet Earl Borman, who served in elite force, the Royal Canadian Regiment

Second World War veteran Earl Borman with the medal for 70 years of continuous membership in the Royal Canadian Legion presented earlier this year.
Doug Goldthorpe of Bellingham, Wash. hands over the British War Medal earned by William Arthur Rutter to the First World War veteran’s great-nephew, Phil Rutter of Coldstream.

A family’s history comes home

A soldier's medal is returned to his family just as the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War is commemorated

Doug Goldthorpe of Bellingham, Wash. hands over the British War Medal earned by William Arthur Rutter to the First World War veteran’s great-nephew, Phil Rutter of Coldstream.
Ryan, Shelby, Aidan and Senna Entner, with dog Max, have taken on the stewardship of the Little Free Library, a way to share books and their love of reading with East Hill neighbours in Vernon.

Little Free Library shares a love of reading

Vernon is now home to two Little Free Libraries, where those who love to read can pick up a book or drop one off

Ryan, Shelby, Aidan and Senna Entner, with dog Max, have taken on the stewardship of the Little Free Library, a way to share books and their love of reading with East Hill neighbours in Vernon.
Heidi Ritter in her flower garden. She says senior years can be the best time to concentrate on lifelong interests and follow new dreams.

Sharing the good stuff in life

The At This Age group has encouraged Heidi Ritter to try several new things, including writing poetry

Heidi Ritter in her flower garden. She says senior years can be the best time to concentrate on lifelong interests and follow new dreams.
Dr. Ryan Kilistoff shares a smile with Ath Ouch, who shows off the new dentures provided to him by the Vernon dentist at no charge.

The gift of a Father’s Day smile

With help from Vernon dentist Dr. Ryan Kilistoff, On Ouch surprises his dad for Father's Day with new dentures

Dr. Ryan Kilistoff shares a smile with Ath Ouch, who shows off the new dentures provided to him by the Vernon dentist at no charge.
Carol Marks (left), tries on one of the fascinators made by Sue Schierer. Both are members of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a social organization for women for fun, friendship and support.

It’s fun, friendship and great hats

The Crown Jewels of Canada Society welcomes women to get together for fun activities, sharing laughter and friendship

Carol Marks (left), tries on one of the fascinators made by Sue Schierer. Both are members of the Crown Jewels of Canada Society, a social organization for women for fun, friendship and support.
In Praise of Mixed Religion, The Syncretism Solution in a Multifaith World, is the new book by The Reverend Dr. William Harrison of Vernon.

Writer explores syncretism

The Rev. Dr. William Harrison explains why religions matters in the lives of individuals, societies and the world

In Praise of Mixed Religion, The Syncretism Solution in a Multifaith World, is the new book by The Reverend Dr. William Harrison of Vernon.

AA hosts 42nd Roundup

AA gives support to those who want to quit drinking and has helped millions of people in their sobriety

The Baron Insurance Group is taking part in Relay for Life June 7 and 8 at Polson Park to support co-worker Patty Kinghorn, who is a four-time cancer survivor, as well as family and friends who have or have had cancer.

Walking the Relay for Life

Cancer survivor Patty Klinghorn is supported by her colleagues at Baron Insurance, many of whom will remember loved ones lost to the disease

The Baron Insurance Group is taking part in Relay for Life June 7 and 8 at Polson Park to support co-worker Patty Kinghorn, who is a four-time cancer survivor, as well as family and friends who have or have had cancer.
Grade 6 students Kate Hanson (left) and Emma Davies work on the board game they invented in the X Block program at Len Wood Middle School in Armstrong.

Raves for X Block

Len Wood Middle School students get the chance to check out a variety of courses to explore their many interests

Grade 6 students Kate Hanson (left) and Emma Davies work on the board game they invented in the X Block program at Len Wood Middle School in Armstrong.
One of many of the groups of 200 or more boys or girls sent to Canada by Barnardo’s in England at the immigration shed in St. John, N.B. in 1920. Barnardo’s sent about 30,000 of the total 100,000 children who emigrated to Canada between 1869 and 1949.

Bringing the children ‘Home’

Writer Sean Arthur Joyce draws on his grandfather's story as one of thousands of children who came to Canada to work as indentured servants

One of many of the groups of 200 or more boys or girls sent to Canada by Barnardo’s in England at the immigration shed in St. John, N.B. in 1920. Barnardo’s sent about 30,000 of the total 100,000 children who emigrated to Canada between 1869 and 1949.
Louise Webber was Vernon Restholm’s head cook when it opened in 1964.

Restholm celebrates 50 years

Guy Bagnall's vision lives on at Vernon Restholm, more than 100 years ago after he first arrived in Vernon in 1906

Louise Webber was Vernon Restholm’s head cook when it opened in 1964.
Joanne Kineshanko was named 2014 Woman of the Year at the 27th annual Woman of the Year event sponsored by Vernon Women in Business Thursday at the Prestige Inn.

Kineshanko earns honour

Joanne Kineshanko smiled through her tears as she accepted the 2014 Woman of the Year Award Thursday

Joanne Kineshanko was named 2014 Woman of the Year at the 27th annual Woman of the Year event sponsored by Vernon Women in Business Thursday at the Prestige Inn.
Reem Mawasy works on traditional Palestinian needlework at her home in Faradis, Israel.

Needlework is a shared heritage

A teacher in Israel honours her heritage with traditional needlework

Reem Mawasy works on traditional Palestinian needlework at her home in Faradis, Israel.
Pastor Everton Weekes, of Miracle Life Ministries International, leads the Born to Win Miracle Campaign at the Living Faith Miracle Centre Church in Vernon May 8-10.

A place to begin the healing

The Born to Win Miracle Campaign is a project of the Living Faith Miracle Church, which has just opened in its new space in downtown Vernon

Pastor Everton Weekes, of Miracle Life Ministries International, leads the Born to Win Miracle Campaign at the Living Faith Miracle Centre Church in Vernon May 8-10.