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Christamas Letter Writing Day
Date: Dec 10, 2009
Entry: Highland park Elementary's annual Christmas Letter Writing Day was a great success with over 120 parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles turning out to assist students with their Christmas Letters. Canada Post had a post offioce set up in the gym and awarded one lucky student a Canada Post Stamp Kit
Christamas Letter Writing Day
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Date: Dec 10, 2009
Entry: Highland park Elementary's annual Christmas Letter Writing Day was a great success with over 120 parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles turning out to assist students with their Christmas Letters. Canada... more
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Falling In Love
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Having moved to the community of Armstrong only months ago. I have increasingly become enchanted. Not only for it's beautiful country feel and setting- but it's the people! Whether they are out walking along well known routes, or gardening, or playing in the local park. The smiles are there. The evening I knew I was in love was Christmas Light Up on November 26th. I was driving the decorated Kindale truck in the Christmas parade. Young and old alike lined the route - waving and wishing me a Merry Christmas. The emotion came in lapping waves each time as I called out in response with waving, smiling, honking and "Happy Christmas!!" Sometime during the route I said to myself "I am loving driving in my community's Christmas parade"..... MY community. I have fallen in love with my home of Armstrong.
Falling In Love
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Having moved to the community of Armstrong only months ago. I have increasingly become enchanted. Not only for it's beautiful country feel and setting- but it's the people! Whether they are out walking... more
High School Band
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Members of Pleasant Valley Secondary School band entertained those attending the Downtown Light Up and Parade in Armstrong. The school has been part of the event for over 10 years - and each year, the community enjoys the strolling minstrels and their music!
High School Band
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Members of Pleasant Valley Secondary School band entertained those attending the Downtown Light Up and Parade in Armstrong. The school has been part of the event for over 10 years - and each year, the... more
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Armstrong Celebrates!
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Isabelle gets a piggy back ride from Grandpa and covers her ears up as fire truck sirens sound during the Light Up parade.
Armstrong Celebrates!
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Isabelle gets a piggy back ride from Grandpa and covers her ears up as fire truck sirens sound during the Light Up parade.
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Skaters return home with medals
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Seven members of the Armstrong Endery Skating Club returned home with medals after competing at Grand Forks recently. Jaeda placed first and Brittaney third in the Elementary Ladies, Brookelyn placed third in Pre-Preliminary Ladies Group B, Julia placed first, Megan second and Morgyn third in Pre-Preliminary Ladies Group C. Hunter placed third in Preliminary Ladies 11 and Megan placed third in Introductory Elements. Congratulations ladies - maybe we will cheer you on at the 2018 Olympics!
Skaters return home with medals
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Seven members of the Armstrong Endery Skating Club returned home with medals after competing at Grand Forks recently. Jaeda placed first and Brittaney third in the Elementary Ladies, Brookelyn placed third... more
Fourth annual Show of Lights
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Last year the neighbourhood raised more than $1000 for BC Children's Hospital. And next week, the Danallanko Drive Dead Enders hope to raise even more money with the fourth annual Christmas Show of Lights, a neighbourhood celebration the entire community is welcome to attend. Enjoy the lights, a visit with Santa, hot chocolate, cider and music. Donations for the refreshments will go towards the donation to Children's Hospital. Check it out December 18th 6:30 - 8pm.
Fourth annual Show of Lights
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Last year the neighbourhood raised more than $1000 for BC Children's Hospital. And next week, the Danallanko Drive Dead Enders hope to raise even more money with the fourth annual Christmas Show of Lights,... more
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Armstrong bells to ring over climate change
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: It won’t just be the Hunchback of Notre Dame hearing the bells on Sunday. Three Armstrong churches are joining other religious organizations, both locally and worldwide, to ring their tower bells 350 times to recognize and fight against climate change and the deteriorating ozone layer. The World Council of Churches and the churches of Copenhagen, Denmark, where international climate change talks are taking place, are inviting all churches across the globe to ring bells for climate justice.
“For thousands of years, church bells have been rung as a call to action and to warn people of danger,” said Rev. Bari Castle, with Zion United Church, which will be participating in the bell-ringing event in Armstrong. “The amount of C02 (carbon dioxide) in 1982 was 250 parts per million. Now it’s over 380 parts per million. Scientists tell us the safe rate is 350. “Unless we are able to rapidly reduce, we put creation at risk,” said Castle.
The Copenhagen Summit, which will formulate a new treaty on climate change, will be attended by world leaders, including Prime Minister Stephen Harper and President Barack Obama.
Also ringing their bells Sunday in Armstrong will be St. James Anglican Church and St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Parish.
Armstrong bells to ring over climate change
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: It won’t just be the Hunchback of Notre Dame hearing the bells on Sunday. Three Armstrong churches are joining other religious organizations, both locally and worldwide, to ring their tower bells 350... more
Legion Updates Cenotaph
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: The Armstrong Royal Canadian Legion branch is spell-checking the cenotaph at Memorial Park. The branch’s memorial committee has begun a project that aims to correct some misspellings of Armstrong-area soldiers who died in the two world wars, and add names of soldiers missing from the monument.
Len Gamble, a legion member who sits on the memorial committee, approached Armstrong council with a request for support for the project, which was unanimously granted. Gamble said the cenotaph currently has 56 names of Armstrong soldiers who died in the First World War, but while doing research for his book, So Far From Home, written with help from Linda Neden and Marc Tremblay, which looks at the men who died in the conflict, Gamble found six more men who should be added to the monument. “They met the criteria so they should be added,” said Gamble. “We also found one that certainly served in the First World War but survived it, and his name was put on by some kind of mistake so that name should be deleted.” That would make 61 names that should be on the monument. There are 27 names on the cenotaph remembering those area soldiers who died in the Second World War, but Gamble, who is presently working on another book commemorating the area men who died in that war, said continuous research showed that 12 more names should be added. The memorial committee hopes to raise money for the project, but Gamble said it is not at the fundraising stage just yet. “I’ve contacted the local funeral home and they are getting quotes for the replacement of the bronze plaques, as well as quotes for engraving names on a granite slab so they wouldn’t be subject to erosion,” said Gamble. “We’re waiting on getting those figures. We have some money available from the Canadian legion memorial update fund, which is used for keeping memorials in good shape. Then we’ll have to raise some money to finish it up.” The Armstrong legion’s memorial committee has also applied to a provincial body to add the names of the men who died in the First World War to the Memorial Mountain monument east of Armstrong. Presently, only the names of those who died in the Second World War are on the memorial. The 39 area men who died in the Second World War will be remembered in Armstrong’s annual Christmas candlelight ceremony in Memorial Park Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. “Each Christmas season, we remember the servicement from Armstrong, Spallumcheen and surrounding areas who died in the Second World War,” said Gamble. “We will be lighting a candle for each of the 39 men.” The ceremony is held regardless of weather, and takes about 30 minutes. Everyone is welcome, and reminded to dress warmly.
Legion Updates Cenotaph
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: The Armstrong Royal Canadian Legion branch is spell-checking the cenotaph at Memorial Park. The branch’s memorial committee has begun a project that aims to correct some misspellings of Armstrong-area... more
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Quilting
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Pleasant Valley Quilting recently hosted a three day workshop by sought after instructor Liz Faminoff of Grand Forks. The one of a kind creations leave viewers dazzled with their quality, colors and workmanship.
Quilting
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Pleasant Valley Quilting recently hosted a three day workshop by sought after instructor Liz Faminoff of Grand Forks. The one of a kind creations leave viewers dazzled with their quality, colors and workmanship. more
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Sports History
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery Curator Sondra Haglund recently met with Roy Boss to examine the vintage trophies and awards won for high jumping by his late father Rawleigh Boss, probably the best high jumper this community ever produced. Rawleigh Boss set an unofficial Canadian record as a juvenile and came within two inches of representing Canada at the Empire Games. The family is loaning the memorabilia to the museum.
Sports History
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery Curator Sondra Haglund recently met with Roy Boss to examine the vintage trophies and awards won for high jumping by his late father Rawleigh Boss, probably... more
Friends of the Library
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Members of the community recently checked out the great assortment of books offered at a book sale featuring cast-off books from Okanagan Regional Library. The book sale raised $530 to help defray the cost of purchasing and installing automatic doors at the Armstrong Library to enhance accessibility.
Friends of the Library
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Members of the community recently checked out the great assortment of books offered at a book sale featuring cast-off books from Okanagan Regional Library. The book sale raised $530 to help defray the... more
Spirit Expression
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: PVSS Grade 12 Student Joanne McKechnie volunteers on a weekly basis at the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre. Recently, she spent time bundling and shipping out the new Armstrong Spallumcheen Spirit Expressions Fall & Winter Brochure to visitor centres and communities throughout the province. The brochure needed to be distributed early this year due to the upcoming Winter Olympics and the 2010 Torch Relay, of which Armstrong is very proud to be part of! Thank you Joanne for your volunteer efforts and your positive attitude!
Spirit Expression
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: PVSS Grade 12 Student Joanne McKechnie volunteers on a weekly basis at the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre. Recently, she spent time bundling and shipping out the new Armstrong Spallumcheen Spirit... more
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Art Gallery Art Sessions
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery is currently offering two different art programs. A weekly life drawing session, as well as a youth drop-in art program, are being offered to encourage budding artists in the community.
Art Gallery Art Sessions
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: The Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery is currently offering two different art programs. A weekly life drawing session, as well as a youth drop-in art program, are being offered to encourage... more
Another brick
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Several masons were busy laying brick to construct the new swimming pool at Memorial Park. The existing pool building will be renovated to accomodate some of the new infrastruture for the new pool and provide the lifeguards with office space, lockers and showers. Our community values our pool - especially for the children in the community and are thankful our councils values it as well. Just think how $100,000 would help pay off that debt!
Another brick
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Several masons were busy laying brick to construct the new swimming pool at Memorial Park. The existing pool building will be renovated to accomodate some of the new infrastruture for the new pool and... more
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Candy Canes
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Two local children enjoy candy canes after visiting with Santa Claus at Armstrong Station Square - part of the annual Light Up Celebration to kick off the holiday season.
Candy Canes
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Two local children enjoy candy canes after visiting with Santa Claus at Armstrong Station Square - part of the annual Light Up Celebration to kick off the holiday season.
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Farming Santa
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Armstrong public works staff Woody Woodlin and Chad Pounder with the large illuminated light display Woody designed and built - a John Deere Tractor with Santa at the wheel! Chad painted it and helped with the welding, along with another public works staff member, Kerry Fox. The display is located at the front of the CN Caboose at the three-way stop entering the community and is a great addition to our festive decorations!
Farming Santa
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Armstrong public works staff Woody Woodlin and Chad Pounder with the large illuminated light display Woody designed and built - a John Deere Tractor with Santa at the wheel! Chad painted it and helped... more
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Two Decades
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: The horse teams over the years, such as this team of Norwegian Fjords, have pulled sleights and thousands of people at Caravan Farm Theatre's Winter Sleigh-Ride Show. This year's production'The Story' tell the story of the Nativity and marks two decades of winter shows in the community.
Two Decades
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: The horse teams over the years, such as this team of Norwegian Fjords, have pulled sleights and thousands of people at Caravan Farm Theatre's Winter Sleigh-Ride Show. This year's production'The Story'... more
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Visit with Santa
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: A kindergarten student from Highland Park Elementary School visits with Santa after she and her classmates hung their hand-made ornaments on the community tree in downtown Armstrong during the annual Light Up porgram.
Visit with Santa
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: A kindergarten student from Highland Park Elementary School visits with Santa after she and her classmates hung their hand-made ornaments on the community tree in downtown Armstrong during the annual Light... more
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What's so Great About Armstrong?
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Armstrong is a beautiful town; it has many things to offer such as, golfing, swimming, biking, dancing and much more! One of the main things that Armstrong has to offer is the I.P.E. I think the I.P.E. is the best thing Armstrong has. Because there are animals, rides, booths and concession! Another thing is the new pool, it is not open yet but it will have a slide and a diving board and it will probably just be nicer than the old one because the old one has been there for a really long time and it is basically falling to pieces. In the winter most people go to Fabulous Friday. At Fabulous Friday you can go skating at the Armstrong Skating Rink for only 4$. At fabulous Friday you can skate for 2 hours. Another nice thing in Armstrong is the dance companies, my favorite one is the Susan Paisley School of Dance, because I am in it. Another great attraction is the Len Wood Middle School Productions, last year are school did Annie. Most of these shows turn out pretty good because Annie got sold out. This year the school is doing Beauty and the Beast, maybe this one will turn out like Annie.
What's so Great About Armstrong?
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Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry: Armstrong is a beautiful town; it has many things to offer such as, golfing, swimming, biking, dancing and much more! One of the main things that Armstrong has to offer is the I.P.E. I think the I.P.E.... more
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Armstrong, my home
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry:
Armstrong is my home and is magnificent for many reasons for example
This town has BC’s best cheeses and the some of the best ice cream I’ve ever Tasted. The reason I think you should choose to give Armstrong the money is Because It is a sweet homey town that all the people in Armstrong love and I’m 100 % Positive we will use the money for good uses and to help the Armstrong pool get finished, because I think they would really appreciate it but if you don’t get us the money well you know a decision is a decision and we will all be disappointed but you can do what you think is right . You im sayin is you should be proud to give Armstrong the money and I think it would be right to give Armstrong the check or cash because you would be proud. So enough with that part of this letter I can give you 5 different reasons you should give Armstrong that cash or check:
1. The money will be used for a good cause
2. some of the money could be used for helping people
3. maybe it will be used in charities
4. it could help some stores that are going out of business
5. and last it could help set up and pay for the IPE next year!
Sincerely a student from Len wood Armstrong.
Armstrong, my home
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry:
Armstrong is my home and is magnificent for many reasons for example
This town has BC’s best cheeses and the some of the best ice cream I’ve ever Tasted. The reason I think you should choose... more
My Home
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry:
Ever since I was little I had always thought of the farming community, commonly thought of as simply Armstrong Spallumacheen, British Columbia.
OK… so maybe Armstrong isn’t the most famous town in B.C. mainly being overshadowed by its neighbours Enderby, Salmon Arm, to the north, Falkland to the west, and Vernon and Kelowna to the south. But I don’t care if Armstrong isn’t as famous as its roommates, but to me it’s my home
Apart from my protests about fame and glory, this little town as many ways to stand out in our map of the world without my help, being only twelve years old at the moment, it has one trick up its sleeve (three letters, two guesses!) I.P.E!
Happening only once a year bundled up into one week full of loud noise, junk food, and tourists the I.P.E. (Interior Province Expiation) is made up in just two words “Tourist Trap”
Made up of a mix of hard work, and determination, the I.P.E. is home to one of the Okanogan’s finest celebrations.
Now normally I’d have this huge rant on the ups and downs of the I.P.E. But I’m going to let you figure out the joy of this event by going to see it yourself (hint, hint, nudge, nudge, poke, poke)
Complete with four schools (Armstrong Elementary, Highland Park Elementary, Len Wood Middle, and Pleasant Valley Secondary School, formally Armstrong Secondary School) Two gas stations (Esso, and Armstrong Co-op) Three or so malls, Four churches, two sports arenas, houses, Centennial Park, Bars (The Branding Iron, Blue Hotel, Roses’ Pub) and many more!
One of my favourite things to do with spare time is the many physical activities this town possesses. Anything from baseball, to tennis, to even, hockey this town has it. My all time favourite sport is football (soccer) which is easily made possible to play as the park’s wide range makes a fantastic soccer pitch. My second favourite sport volleyball is also made real with the four school competitions!
I really hope people took the time to read my “not the best story ever” article, but I really hope you took it to heart.
One of my favourite things to
Armstrong
My Home
Date: Dec 9, 2009
Entry:
Ever since I was little I had always thought of the farming community, commonly thought of as simply Armstrong Spallumacheen, British Columbia.
OK… so maybe Armstrong isn’t the most famous town... more
Always Active Armstrong
Date: Dec 8, 2009
Entry: It seems the population in Armstrong never sits still. There are always people running, walking, dancing , skating and so much more. My favorite activity in Armstrong is training Karate. In our small dojo on Rosedale we have sensei with over 25 years of experience and a strong group of senior belts. The childrens class often makes the dojo appear to be bursting at it seams! It is wonderful to see and work with so many active young people! Activities such as these are so important for the future health and well being of our community. Keep going strong Armstrong!!
Always Active Armstrong
Date: Dec 8, 2009
Entry: It seems the population in Armstrong never sits still. There are always people running, walking, dancing , skating and so much more. My favorite activity in Armstrong is training Karate. In our small... more
ARMSTRONG
Date: Dec 8, 2009
Entry: Armstrong is a great town because there is so much to do like swimming, biking, dance, lacrosse, curling, baseball, basketball and soccer and so much more. My fever thing to do is dance and basketball because it’s so active. That’s why I like Armstrong
The end
ARMSTRONG
Date: Dec 8, 2009
Entry: Armstrong is a great town because there is so much to do like swimming, biking, dance, lacrosse, curling, baseball, basketball and soccer and so much more. My fever thing to do is dance and basketball... more
Armstrong is a great place because...
Date: Dec 8, 2009
Entry: In Armstrong you can do many things, two of the famous tour locations are, the local cheese factory, where the very best cheese is created. Another great attraction in the small town of Armstrong is the I.P.E (interior provincial exhibition). There are more things that make this town awesome, but those are two of the best.
We have four schools, Highland Park elementary, A.E .S, also known as Armstrong elementary school, or the old brick school, L.W.M.S, or Len Wood Middle School, and the last school, P.V.S.S., also known as Pleasant Valley Secondary School, the high school.
Some of Armstrong’s neighbours are Lumby, Falkland, Vernon, Kelowna, Salmon Arm, Kamloops, Sicamous, and Enderby.
We have a local library, grocery store, 7-11, Mc. Donalds, dollar store, video store, home hardware, bargain bin, general store, train station, post office, and car wash. And of course, a cop station.
Armstrong also has after school dancing in centennial hall, and some street dances. You can enter in everything from hip-hop to ballet. There is also a girls and boys club in Armstrong, for activities for different ages, so everyone can be active. We also have a curling club if you’re for curling.
There are 10 churches in our little town of Armstrong. That is all that is in our little town of Armstrong for everyone, anytime.
The end!!
Armstrong is a great place because...
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Date: Dec 8, 2009
Entry: In Armstrong you can do many things, two of the famous tour locations are, the local cheese factory, where the very best cheese is created. Another great attraction in the small town of Armstrong is the... more
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Community Lights Up!
Date: Dec 7, 2009
Entry: Crystal Black (left) and Charmane Hannah put up the Christmas lights on the Interior Provincial Exhibition office in Armstrong.
Community Lights Up!
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Date: Dec 7, 2009
Entry: Crystal Black (left) and Charmane Hannah put up the Christmas lights on the Interior Provincial Exhibition office in Armstrong.
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