Katherine Mortimer

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Don MacLeod of Vernon plays the pipes outside Dunvegan Castle, the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod, on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

A piper goes ‘home’ to Scotland

Vernon pipe major Don MacLeod packs up his bagpipes for an emotional trip to the land of his ancestors

Don MacLeod of Vernon plays the pipes outside Dunvegan Castle, the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod, on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

AT RANDOM: Family makes a home

For sale sign placed in front of family home raises emotions

Collecting or hoarding

AT RANDOM: At what point does an interesting collection of items collected on one’s travels turn into hoarding?

Don MacLeod’s rooftop terrace has been transformed into a lush, colourful and tranquil spot high above the traffic in downtown Vernon.

An oasis on the rooftop

Don and Grace MacLeod's downtown Vernon garden is hidden away far from the traffic and offers a tranquil place to relax

Don MacLeod’s rooftop terrace has been transformed into a lush, colourful and tranquil spot high above the traffic in downtown Vernon.
In preparation for the Aug. 24 to 28 vacation Bible school, Colin Charlton, 11, poses as David with his mother, the Rev. Teresa Charlton (left front) at Knox Presbyterian Church, along with parishioner Mary Rypstra (back left) and Nita De Lar and Judy Garlick with Peace Lutheran Church.

David takes on the unfriendly giant

The Old Testament story provides this year’s vacation Bible school theme at Knox Presbyterian and Peace Lutheran Churches in Vernon

In preparation for the Aug. 24 to 28 vacation Bible school, Colin Charlton, 11, poses as David with his mother, the Rev. Teresa Charlton (left front) at Knox Presbyterian Church, along with parishioner Mary Rypstra (back left) and Nita De Lar and Judy Garlick with Peace Lutheran Church.
Riley McLean (left) and Jacob Brayshaw take a break from swim practice at the Vernon Recreation Complex aquatic centre with coach Renate Terpstra.

Riley takes on the Pan Am Games

Riley McLean is just 15 but is making his mark in the world of para-swimming

Riley McLean (left) and Jacob Brayshaw take a break from swim practice at the Vernon Recreation Complex aquatic centre with coach Renate Terpstra.

The long road home

AT RANDOM: Travelling is great, but there's nothing like coming home to our piece of paradise

Charles Bloom forestry student Chris Major, who graduates this year, on the bus en route to the school's woodlot. 'For people who are thinking about taking the program, I suggest do it,' he said. 'It is a wonderful experience for kids like myself to take part in.'

Students invited to dip into the trades

Skills Exploration 11 and 12 has been added to the forestry program at Charles Bloom secondary school in Lumby

Charles Bloom forestry student Chris Major, who graduates this year, on the bus en route to the school's woodlot. 'For people who are thinking about taking the program, I suggest do it,' he said. 'It is a wonderful experience for kids like myself to take part in.'

AT RANDOM: Bridezilla walks down the aisle

Having just celebrated 20 years of wedded bliss, I’ve been thinking about weddings

Mental health services studied

The Vernon School District wants to make sure students with mental health issues have the services they need.

Brooklyn Monroe makes handcrafted jewellery to sell as a fundraiser for Relay for Life, in which students in the Vernon School District's Alternative Learning Program are participating through their leadership program.

Students join Relay for Life

The Alternative Learning Program in the Vernon School District has registered 32 students with the Relay for Life

Brooklyn Monroe makes handcrafted jewellery to sell as a fundraiser for Relay for Life, in which students in the Vernon School District's Alternative Learning Program are participating through their leadership program.

AT RANDOM: Happy Mother’s Day

I give thanks...for the women in my life who have taken on the role of surrogate auntie and grandmother to my daughter

Liz Glover shares her story of a near-fatal accident and recovery in her book, Feeling the Warmth of God’s Love.

Finding joy all through the journey

Liz Glover’s deep faith in God helped in her recovery from a near-fatal accident and provides the inspiration for her first book

Liz Glover shares her story of a near-fatal accident and recovery in her book, Feeling the Warmth of God’s Love.

Pellet plant details provided

The proposed pellet plant in Lavington has been given the seal of approval from the Ministry of Environment

Aboriginal education focus of plan

It’s been years in the making, but the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement is close to being signed

Members of the Armstrong Elementary School Maypole Dance Club will perform at the Armstrong Farmers’ Market May 9. The market opens for the season Saturday at the IPE fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to noon.

Armstrong named top market

There will be fresh asparagus and more as the Armstrong Farmers’ Market opens for the season

Members of the Armstrong Elementary School Maypole Dance Club will perform at the Armstrong Farmers’ Market May 9. The market opens for the season Saturday at the IPE fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to noon.
Jenny Story (left) and her mom, Janet Walmsley, with Troy Mundle, Marco Bossow and Chad Riley on the red carpet at the 2015 Indie Series Awards in North Hollywood, where their show Single & Dating in Vancouver received several nominations.

A dream fulfilled by a mother’s love

Janet Walmsley has written a book about her daughter, whose diagnosis of autism never prevented her from succeeding

Jenny Story (left) and her mom, Janet Walmsley, with Troy Mundle, Marco Bossow and Chad Riley on the red carpet at the 2015 Indie Series Awards in North Hollywood, where their show Single & Dating in Vancouver received several nominations.
Students Solana Allan (left) and Savannah Groenewald get busy setting up for the breakfast program at Fulton secondary school.

It starts with breakfast

The breakfast program at Fulton secondary school in Vernon is a great way for busy students to get a nutritious start to their day

Students Solana Allan (left) and Savannah Groenewald get busy setting up for the breakfast program at Fulton secondary school.
Jenny Story, a Fulton grad who has recently graduated from Vancouver Film School, has published her first book, Dysnomia: Outcasts on a Distant Moon, aimed at the young adult market.

Young author looks to the future

Fulton secondary graduate Jenny Story has graduated from Vancouver Film School and just had her first book published

Jenny Story, a Fulton grad who has recently graduated from Vancouver Film School, has published her first book, Dysnomia: Outcasts on a Distant Moon, aimed at the young adult market.

Budget a balancing act

Belt-tightening was front and centre as Vernon School District officials met with stakeholders