Bobbi-Sue Menard

District of Lake Country to run Visitor’s Center as of 2013

As of December 31, the district will be responsible for the Visitor’s Centre and will work with Tourism BC to keep it open.

The fitness craze of exercising while balancing in the water on a stand up paddle board is taking off in Lake Country. The new fitness classes, led by Sarah Fraser of Crave Fitness, appeal to both men and women alike.

The crave for fitness takes to the water

The wide boards used for paddling around lakes make the perfect platform for a core workout.

The fitness craze of exercising while balancing in the water on a stand up paddle board is taking off in Lake Country. The new fitness classes, led by Sarah Fraser of Crave Fitness, appeal to both men and women alike.
Trevor Pearson takes a high line through a corner in a motocross race.

Young rider hopes to get back in the saddle soon

Trevor Pearson hopes to recover from injuries in time to attend the biggest amateur race in North America next year.

Trevor Pearson takes a high line through a corner in a motocross race.
Provincial champion Laura Dyck of Kelowna will compete next month at the Canadian Bodybuilding Federation national championships next month in New Westminster.

Kelowna bodybuilders qualify for nationals

Laura Dyck, Angelique Kronebusch and Susie Hall all do well at B.C. championships

Provincial champion Laura Dyck of Kelowna will compete next month at the Canadian Bodybuilding Federation national championships next month in New Westminster.
A large group of riders, including Kelowna's Warren Muir (third from right), head home for a close finish at the Axel Merckx GranFondo last weekend in Penticton. The RBC Kelowna GranFondo will be held this Saturday with the race beginning at 7 a.m. from Waterfront Park.

Kelowna set for RBC GranFondo

Second edition of annual biking event to Vernon and back set for Saturday

A large group of riders, including Kelowna's Warren Muir (third from right), head home for a close finish at the Axel Merckx GranFondo last weekend in Penticton. The RBC Kelowna GranFondo will be held this Saturday with the race beginning at 7 a.m. from Waterfront Park.

District approves location for food bank building

Lake Country council approved the relocation of the food bank to district land immediately east of the Lake Country Senior’s Centre.

Kyle Zachodnik with his mom Adriana  Zachodnik and Cam Donald from Lake  Country Cycle, with his new bike and helmet provided by GranFondo Kelowna through the Lake Country chapter of KidSport.

Kids benefit from GranFondo

Expect road closures while GranFondo bike tour rolls through Lake Country Saturday, July 14.

Kyle Zachodnik with his mom Adriana  Zachodnik and Cam Donald from Lake  Country Cycle, with his new bike and helmet provided by GranFondo Kelowna through the Lake Country chapter of KidSport.

Duplex fire on Quail Road

Two families escape harm after fireplace sparks blaze in duplex.

Emma-Lee Stephens and Jennifer Chaykowski have lived in Lake Country for years. As children they were often yelled at by dock owners to stay off, but on one of the rare days of sunshine last week they were left to sunbathe in peace on one of the seven docks that will be transferred to Lake Country ownership in 2013.

Lake Country will own Ok Centre docks by 2013

Lake Country council voted June 19 to take ownership of private docks on public beach front as of September 2013.

Emma-Lee Stephens and Jennifer Chaykowski have lived in Lake Country for years. As children they were often yelled at by dock owners to stay off, but on one of the rare days of sunshine last week they were left to sunbathe in peace on one of the seven docks that will be transferred to Lake Country ownership in 2013.
Molly and Matt Thurston at Claremont Ranch Organics, the site for Feast of Fields, Aug. 12.

Gearing up to host Feast of Fields

Claremont Ranch Organics is the host site for this year’s Feast of Fields celebration, Aug. 12.

Molly and Matt Thurston at Claremont Ranch Organics, the site for Feast of Fields, Aug. 12.

Developers must plan for sewage treatment in Oyama

How to integrate housing development with existing waste water infrastructure in Oyama is an ongoing concern.

Vernon Creek Spillway and the improvements that were made a few years ago, have proved to be very effective in dealing with the heavy water flows this spring. No flooding has been reported yet in the Lake Country area.

‘Rooster tail’ proves upgrade is working

It has been a wet week in Lake Country and infrastructure investments by the District of Lake Country for Vernon Creek are paying off.

Vernon Creek Spillway and the improvements that were made a few years ago, have proved to be very effective in dealing with the heavy water flows this spring. No flooding has been reported yet in the Lake Country area.

Heritage: Identifying what has shaped Lake Country

Hidden and not so hidden secrets of the past were brought into focus at a Lake Country heritage workshop held late last month.

Statistics point to sad reality in Lake Country

Stats Canada’s recently released report on the rates of domestic violence (2010) in Canada had sobering news for the Okanagan.

Boating a prime concern for residents at inaugural front porch meeting

Boat overcrowding and moorage at the north end of Wood Lake was brought up in a recent front porch meeting.

Not so much for club president Chris Killick to look at after a thief or thieves stole a 317 kg boat lift belonging to the Lake Country Ski and Board Club.

Lake Country water ski and board programs compromised with theft

It was a brazen theft of an expensive and unwieldy piece of equipment.

Not so much for club president Chris Killick to look at after a thief or thieves stole a 317 kg boat lift belonging to the Lake Country Ski and Board Club.

Art Camp: Kids get hands-on camera lessons

The Lake Country Art Gallery has a brand new summer camp for Lake Country tweens and teens this summer.

Children get hands-on experience in what to do if a fire breaks out

Teaching children how to exit a home safely during a fire can save their lives.

ArmorWorks nixes offer to buy Pacific Safety Products

The reverse takeover transaction between ArmorWorks and Pacific Safety Products (PSP) is no more.

Popular Velocity Dance Show

The Lake Country School of Dance annual extravaganza is coming up, May 24 through May 26 at the Creekside Theatre.