Judie Steeves

Fall winefest events already selling out

Flagship events for the 33rd annual Fall Okanagan Wine Festival are already selling out, so organizers are optimistic.

Two kokanee swim upstream to spawn in Mission Creek's spawning channel, passing by the carcass of a spawned-out fish.

Kokanee headed upstream to spawn and die

The annual migration of Okanagan Lake kokanee into the streams of their birth has begun, but it's not forecast to be a stellar run.

Two kokanee swim upstream to spawn in Mission Creek's spawning channel, passing by the carcass of a spawned-out fish.

Be wary of fall tick bites

The black-legged tick is active at this time of year, and because it carries Lyme Disease, Okanagan residents are warned to watch for it.

melon cubes

from Jude’s Kitchen: ‘I do’ appies

Appies are wedding food, shower food, birthday food and get-together-with-friends-food, so it's always good to have more recipes.

melon cubes

Mission Hill judged top Canadian winery

West Kelowna winery Mission Hill Family Estate comes out on top in the WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada for 2013.

In the coming weeks, this pathway in Fintry Provincial Park will be showered in golden leaves as these cottonwoods change colour and the leaves begin to fall.

Season and colours change Saturday

With the onset of autumn Saturday comes a change in weather and new colours in the wild as well as less daylight.

In the coming weeks, this pathway in Fintry Provincial Park will be showered in golden leaves as these cottonwoods change colour and the leaves begin to fall.

Criminals out in the bush Saturday

You can help track down criminals destroying wildlife and habitat by reporting suspicious activity to conservation officers.

Hunters say wild game meat is healthier to eat

Hunters say wild game meat is healthier to eat

Long-term health benefits associated with hunting extend beyond providing food for your family and getting outdoor exercise.

Hunters say wild game meat is healthier to eat
A tailgate sale on the lawns in front of the Manor House in Fintry Provincial Park will help raise funds for the Friends of Fintry Sept. 15.

Steeves/trail mix: get outside and have fun

There are activities for everyone with any outdoors interests this month around the Okanagan, so participate and have some fun.

A tailgate sale on the lawns in front of the Manor House in Fintry Provincial Park will help raise funds for the Friends of Fintry Sept. 15.

Coyote kills dog in Westbank

Despite being in his own fenced yard, a Westbank dog was killed by a coyote Monday, so take care with your pets.

Mud boggers fined for environmental destruction

Five West Kelowna teens have been fined for destroying a wildlife meadow and pond out of Peachland.

Dress for the rain today, but be prepared to put away the raingear Sunday.

Storms today to give way to sun Sunday

A severe thunderstorm watch by Environment Canada isn't forecast to last long before the weather turns back to summer.

Dress for the rain today, but be prepared to put away the raingear Sunday.
Coronation Grape Moroccan Chicken

from Jude’s Kitchen: blue grapes

Those tasty morsels are now available from local vineyards and they're a great addition to lots of favourite dishes.

Coronation Grape Moroccan Chicken
Former B.C. Fruit Growers' Association president Joe Sardinha dies.

Former BCFGA president dies suddenly

Joe Sardinha, former president of the fruit growers' association, is dead at 52.

Former B.C. Fruit Growers' Association president Joe Sardinha dies.
Black bears in the wild.

Steeves/Trail Mix: You can prevent bear conflicts

September is normally when conflicts with bears in the Okanagan soar as the bruins bulk up for hibernation.

Black bears in the wild.
chunky cheese bread

from Jude’s Kitchen: lunches anyone?

With next week's return to classes for many families, it's time once again to think about what to put in the lunch bag.

chunky cheese bread
spud and spinach casserole

from Jude’s Kitchen: Simple Greens

As the wealth of the local harvest of fruits and vegetables continues to roll in, enjoy the best in simple recipes and eat your greens.

spud and spinach casserole
Tattered leaves and bruised fruit are all that Southeast Kelowna orchardist Kamaljeet Jaswal has left after an intense hailstorm ripped through his orchard Monday evening

Orchardists face crop damage losses in the millions

A hailstorm on Monday left behind a trail of devastation in Southeast Kelowna orchards, vineyards and crop fields.

Tattered leaves and bruised fruit are all that Southeast Kelowna orchardist Kamaljeet Jaswal has left after an intense hailstorm ripped through his orchard Monday evening
Georges' Salad

from Jude’s Kitchen: Flavours of Aleppo

With fresh ripe tomatoes now available locally, think salads to gorge yourself on their fabulous flavour while they're in season.

Georges' Salad
Dark, ominous storm clouds are a common feature of summertime at high altitude fishing lakes around the Okanagan, and the showers they bring can be both sudden and damaging.

Steeves/Trail Mix: Prepare for severe summer weather

It's not all sunshine and roses as far as summer weather is concerned—there's also severe weather than can be fatal.

Dark, ominous storm clouds are a common feature of summertime at high altitude fishing lakes around the Okanagan, and the showers they bring can be both sudden and damaging.