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The Coldstream Fire Department hosts another Community Day Sunday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire hall. It’s your chance to enjoy fun activities for all ages, spray water with a fire hose and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers. (Facebook photo)

Coldstream firefighters host Community Day

Fun activities, food and beverages will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11

 

Greater Vernon’s Cycling Without Age program is back for 2023, giving free rides to seniors and less able-bodied persons around the city and Okanagan Rail Trail. Since its inception in 2019, and missing two years due to the pandemic, the program has given more than 800 seniors bike rides, travelling more than 6,200 kilometres. (Morning Star file photo)

Cycling Without Age gets early 2023 start in Greater Vernon

Popular three-wheeled bike program that gives free rides to seniors started May 16

 

Gail Salter (centre) is named Armstrong Spallumcheen 2023 Citizen of the Year at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce’s Community Excellence Awards Thursday, May 11. Making the presentation to Salter are Armstrong Mayor Joe Cramer (left) and Spallumcheen councillor Joe Van Tienhoven. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Salter peppers volunteer legacy with Armstrong Spallumcheen honour

Longtime volunteer is named 2023 Citizen of the Year during Community Excellence Awards May 11

 

The second annual Bloom Tulip Festival opens up Thursday, May 4, in Spallumcheen. (Morning Star - file photo)

Bloom Tulip Festival opens up in Spallumcheen

More than half a million rainbow-coloured tips ready for festival May 4-27

The second annual Bloom Tulip Festival opens up Thursday, May 4, in Spallumcheen. (Morning Star - file photo)
The Vernon Lawn Bowling Club rolls into a new season with three open registration dates at the club in Polson Park. (Morning Star file photo)

Vernon Lawn Bowling Club holds open registration

Returning and new members welcome to the 106-year-old club in Polson Park; three open sign-up dates

The Vernon Lawn Bowling Club rolls into a new season with three open registration dates at the club in Polson Park. (Morning Star file photo)
Lumby’s Jagger Williamson (11) of the Southern Professional Hockey League’s Knoxville Ice Bears has been named the inaugural winner of the teams’ Charitable Foundation Community Service Award. (Knoxville Ice Bears photo)

Knoxville loves swagger of Lumby’s Jagger

Jagger Williamson named first winner of Knoxville (Tenn.) Ice Bears’ community service award

Lumby’s Jagger Williamson (11) of the Southern Professional Hockey League’s Knoxville Ice Bears has been named the inaugural winner of the teams’ Charitable Foundation Community Service Award. (Knoxville Ice Bears photo)
Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu (centre) was among the dignitaries helping out at the 21st annual United Way B.C. North Okanagan Drive-Thru Breakfast Wednesday, March 22, at the Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre. The event was presented by Total Restoration, which was also among the first customers. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

PHOTOS: Vernon United Way drive-thru breakfast serves up major funds

21st annual event at Prestige Vernon Lodge raises thousands for United Way programs

Vernon-Monashee MLA Harwinder Sandhu (centre) was among the dignitaries helping out at the 21st annual United Way B.C. North Okanagan Drive-Thru Breakfast Wednesday, March 22, at the Prestige Vernon Lodge and Conference Centre. The event was presented by Total Restoration, which was also among the first customers. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
The Vernon Elks Hall will be the site of its own 70th anniversary (and 103rd birthday) celebrations. The family friendly event is open to everyone for a barbecue and live music Saturday, April 1, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (File photo)

Vernon Elks Hall sweet on 70

The popular downtown facility holds family friendly anniversary and birthday party on April 1

The Vernon Elks Hall will be the site of its own 70th anniversary (and 103rd birthday) celebrations. The family friendly event is open to everyone for a barbecue and live music Saturday, April 1, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (File photo)
Wanted: people with good hearts, care and compassion. The Kalamalka Caring Klowns are looking for new members for their therapy clown group, and will be hosting a two-day Klowns workshop April 1 and 2. (Contributed)

Vernon therapy clowns hosting new-members workshop

Kalamalka Caring Klowns hoping to add to group; seeking people with compassion, good hearts

Wanted: people with good hearts, care and compassion. The Kalamalka Caring Klowns are looking for new members for their therapy clown group, and will be hosting a two-day Klowns workshop April 1 and 2. (Contributed)
The Shannon Sharp Learning Circle project at Salmon Arm West Elementary received significant support in the form of a $30,000 through the Armstrong Regional Co-op’s Community Spaces program in 2019. Applications are now being taken for 2023 Co-op cash. (File photo)

Co-op cash for community spaces available in North Okanagan, Shuswap

Co-ops across Western Canada, including Armstrong Co-op, promoting Community Spaces funding

The Shannon Sharp Learning Circle project at Salmon Arm West Elementary received significant support in the form of a $30,000 through the Armstrong Regional Co-op’s Community Spaces program in 2019. Applications are now being taken for 2023 Co-op cash. (File photo)
Armstrong's Mike Babott of Rhythm Productions is introducing an amazing story project that could be worth $500 to one lucky resident with an amazing story. (Facebook photo)

Armstrong videographer ready to put local stories in the spotlight

Mike Babott of Rhythm Productions launches contest with prize money available

Armstrong's Mike Babott of Rhythm Productions is introducing an amazing story project that could be worth $500 to one lucky resident with an amazing story. (Facebook photo)
Centre manager Cheryl Hood holds Okanagan Okie the stuffed groundhog, who helped mark the first ever Groundhog Day at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Okie is buffed and primed for his second appearance on Thursday, Feb. 2, predicting how much longer the Okanagan winter will last. (Morning Star - file photo)

Vernon weather-predicting stuffie primed for Groundhog Day

Okanagan Okie, marmot mascot at Allan Brooks Nature Centre, will make bold prediction Feb. 2

Centre manager Cheryl Hood holds Okanagan Okie the stuffed groundhog, who helped mark the first ever Groundhog Day at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Okie is buffed and primed for his second appearance on Thursday, Feb. 2, predicting how much longer the Okanagan winter will last. (Morning Star - file photo)
Former Vernon JCI chapter president Sue Solymosi became the first person from the chapter to be named to a vice-president position of JCI's World Congress. (Heath Fletcher photo)

Former Vernon JCI chapter president elected to international post

Sue Solymosi is vice-president of JCI World Congress, elected in late 2022 in Hong Kong

Former Vernon JCI chapter president Sue Solymosi became the first person from the chapter to be named to a vice-president position of JCI's World Congress. (Heath Fletcher photo)
The Monashee Trail Society’s annual Outhouse Races in Lumby Sunday, Jan. 22, flushed away some of the winter blues as the event was held under perfect sunny skies near the village. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

WATCH: Fun with outhouses in Lumby

Monashee Trail Society event attracts 10 teams, hundreds of spectators Sunday, Jan. 22

The Monashee Trail Society’s annual Outhouse Races in Lumby Sunday, Jan. 22, flushed away some of the winter blues as the event was held under perfect sunny skies near the village. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
Vernon Winter Carnival Society director Boris Ivanoff, left, dressed as Officer Ponch from the hit TV series CHiPs, holds the boom microphone for guest speaker Curt Reimer of event sponsor Valley First while Carnival executive director Vicki Proulx – Leela from Futurama – looks on during the Media Launch for the 63rd Carnival Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Best Western Premier Hotel. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Countdown to Vernon Winter Carnival kicks off

Media and event launch night raise hype for 63rd festival Feb. 3-12

Vernon Winter Carnival Society director Boris Ivanoff, left, dressed as Officer Ponch from the hit TV series CHiPs, holds the boom microphone for guest speaker Curt Reimer of event sponsor Valley First while Carnival executive director Vicki Proulx – Leela from Futurama – looks on during the Media Launch for the 63rd Carnival Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Best Western Premier Hotel. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)
North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society’s 2023 Fall program group schedule is now out. (File photo)

Group programs help North Okanagan youth, families

NOYFSS fall schedule, which starts this month, now taking registrations

North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society’s 2023 Fall program group schedule is now out. (File photo)
Okanagan Okie, the (stuffed) groundhog, will be back at Vernon’s Allan Brooks Nature Centre to mark Groundhog Day celebrations Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Morning Star -file photo)

Okanagan Okie hopes to stuff winter in Vernon

Groundhog Day at the Allan Brooks Nature Centre features the region’s stuffed weather predictor

Okanagan Okie, the (stuffed) groundhog, will be back at Vernon’s Allan Brooks Nature Centre to mark Groundhog Day celebrations Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. (Morning Star -file photo)
Hubert (Hubie) Petersen has long been a fixture in Vernon hockey circles, be it timekeeper, coach, director, official. Petersen celebrates his 80th birthday Saturday, Jan. 7. (Family photo)

Vernon hockey timekeeper strikes 80

Hubert (Hubie) Petersen has been involved with minor, junior, or adult hockey since arriving in 1976

Hubert (Hubie) Petersen has long been a fixture in Vernon hockey circles, be it timekeeper, coach, director, official. Petersen celebrates his 80th birthday Saturday, Jan. 7. (Family photo)
Vernon’s Emmanuel Baptist Church once again becomes a tiny town in Palestine with the return, walk-through presentation of Bethlehem Star, a free family-friendly event that runs Dec.9-1 at the church located on 34th Street and 15th Avenue. Watch for the ‘Star’ in the sky to guide the way. (Emmanuel Baptish Church - photo)

VIDEO: Vernon church transforms into small Palestinian town

Emmanuel Baptist Church happy to present a walk-through version of Bethlehem Star again

Vernon’s Emmanuel Baptist Church once again becomes a tiny town in Palestine with the return, walk-through presentation of Bethlehem Star, a free family-friendly event that runs Dec.9-1 at the church located on 34th Street and 15th Avenue. Watch for the ‘Star’ in the sky to guide the way. (Emmanuel Baptish Church - photo)
Coldstream’s Nelson (Whattie) Whatmore celebrates his 100th birthday quietly at his home Sunday, Nov. 20. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)

Coldstream man celebrates 100

Nelson (Whattie) Whatmore enjoys visits and special dinner for milestone birthday

Coldstream’s Nelson (Whattie) Whatmore celebrates his 100th birthday quietly at his home Sunday, Nov. 20. (Roger Knox - Morning Star)