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Armstrong - simply the best!
Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: There's something special going on here almost every weekend, all year long. Armstrong is situated in the Spallumcheen valley between the sunny, rolling Okanagan Valley and the cooler, forested Shuswap Valley. The name Spallumcheen is derived from the First Nations word meaning "beautiful valley", for obvious reasons. One of the finest agricultural areas in British Columbia, predominantly cloaked in rich green alfalfa and golden grains, with diverse farms nestled among pine-clad hillsides. Wildlife and Ecological Reserves along the Hiking and Horseback Riding Trails draw outdoor enthusiasts from near and far. Armstrong is notable for many renovated Heritage homes and businesses. The friendly city retains a charming image and historic feeling in the downtown area. The Museum and Historic O'Keefe Ranch are home to extensive, precious historic archives - a quiet stroll through the sights and memories of our past is a must. There are numerous other exciting attractions worth checking out - Chickadee Ridge is the largest miniature horse farm in Canada. A ride on the Little Railway is an unbelievable experience. Rogers Flour Mill, Village Cheese Company and the Okanagan Great Divide are just a few stops to mark on your itinerary. The area around Armstrong features many attractions as well as world class golf courses, water sports in the summer and snow sports in the winter. We are just a few miles from Silver Star Mountain Ski Resort and Hunters Range snowmobile trails. Boating, great fishing, hiking trails are all close at hand. Centrally located - approximately 500 km from Calgary, Vancouver, Spokane and Seattle. Come visit us!
Armstrong - simply the best!
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Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: There's something special going on here almost every weekend, all year long. Armstrong is situated in the Spallumcheen valley between the sunny, rolling Okanagan Valley and the cooler, forested Shuswap... more
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Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition
Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: Have you been to Armstrong to enjoy the IPE? The Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition draws a large crowd from all over the Okanagan Valley right here to Armstrong BC! Check it out.
Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition
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Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: Have you been to Armstrong to enjoy the IPE? The Armstrong Interior Provincial Exhibition draws a large crowd from all over the Okanagan Valley right here to Armstrong BC! Check it out.
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Cele-skate!!
Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: Skateboard event in Armstrong British Columbia put on by Dunas Skate-Snow and The Boys and Girls Club of Armstrong. Covered by KISS FM events crew, Andrew, Jen, Zoe, Dayna, and David. Great day of boarding and fun!
Cele-skate!!
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Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: Skateboard event in Armstrong British Columbia put on by Dunas Skate-Snow and The Boys and Girls Club of Armstrong. Covered by KISS FM events crew, Andrew, Jen, Zoe, Dayna, and David. Great day of boarding... more
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A Time for Reflection
Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: To honour our Veterans, our community gathered at our annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies at Hassan Arena. Young and old all took a minute to give thanks and remember those who have served and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A Time for Reflection
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Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: To honour our Veterans, our community gathered at our annual Remembrance Day Ceremonies at Hassan Arena. Young and old all took a minute to give thanks and remember those who have served and those who... more
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Student recieves bursary
Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: An Okanagan College student from Armstrong has garnered a special honour. Shanna Hunt, a science student at Okanagan College Kalamalka campus, will recieve the 2009 Betty Atkinson Memorial Bursary. The bursary was established in memory of Betty Atkinson who graduated from UBC in 1948 with a degree in languages. Betty moved to Armstrong in 1952 to teach and remained here for the rest of her life. Betty taught high school until 1971, and in the mid 1970's became a faculty member of Okanagan College. In the final year of her life, Betty was awarded a life membership in the Interior Provincial Exhibition and named Citizen of the Year. On her 70th birthday, Betty, a longtime city councillor was granted Freedom of the City of Armstrong. She died November 2000. Recipients of the bursary must be residents of the Armstrong area; mature students who have been out of school for one or more years and who are returning to continue his/her education. Preference is given to a student entering programs at any campus within Okangan College. Congratulations Shanna - well done!
Student recieves bursary
Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: An Okanagan College student from Armstrong has garnered a special honour. Shanna Hunt, a science student at Okanagan College Kalamalka campus, will recieve the 2009 Betty Atkinson Memorial Bursary. The... more
Happy Anniversary!!
Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: Many community members took part either as volunteers or participants at Kindale Developmental Association's 50th Anniversary. Volunteers ranged from students helping with projects to dancing clowns!
Happy Anniversary!!
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Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: Many community members took part either as volunteers or participants at Kindale Developmental Association's 50th Anniversary. Volunteers ranged from students helping with projects to dancing clowns!
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Family Outing
Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: For many families in our community, as well as the north Okanagan valley, picking the perfect pumpkin for Hallowe'en begins Thanksgiving weekend when Glaicar's Pumpkin Patch opens. This year was no exception and we were joined by many families at the farm all in search of the perfect pumpkin!
Family Outing
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Date: Dec 1, 2009
Entry: For many families in our community, as well as the north Okanagan valley, picking the perfect pumpkin for Hallowe'en begins Thanksgiving weekend when Glaicar's Pumpkin Patch opens. This year was no exception... more
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Go Green!!
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: It’s Saskatchewan all the way in this year’s Grey Cup according to Metta, daughter of Rough Rider hall of famer Lawrie Skolrood who calls Armstrong home.
Go Green!!
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Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: It’s Saskatchewan all the way in this year’s Grey Cup according to Metta, daughter of Rough Rider hall of famer Lawrie Skolrood who calls Armstrong home.
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Interior Provincial Exhibition
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: Experience this once and you will want to come back every year! Take a look and experience the fair as well as you can without actually visiting!
Interior Provincial Exhibition
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Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: Experience this once and you will want to come back every year! Take a look and experience the fair as well as you can without actually visiting!
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Skateboarding in Armstrong
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: check out this video of one of our local boarders.
Skateboarding in Armstrong
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Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: check out this video of one of our local boarders.
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Virtual Tour of Armstrong
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: Take a minute and take a drive through Armstrong in this video produced by local resident John Willis.
Virtual Tour of Armstrong
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Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: Take a minute and take a drive through Armstrong in this video produced by local resident John Willis.
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Home for the Holidays Downtown Light Up - Lighted Farm Implement Parade
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: Hi - We were at the Armstrong Christmas festival, and shot a video which you can see and share from here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mENAU-jtg7o. This parade certainly isn't your normal Christmas parade! With tractors decked out with lights to a group of soldiers and pilgrims heading to Bethlehem, this was a parade that embodied the spirit of the community. Video courtesy of John Willis.
Home for the Holidays Downtown Light Up - Lighted Farm Implement Parade
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Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: Hi - We were at the Armstrong Christmas festival, and shot a video which you can see and share from here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mENAU-jtg7o. This parade certainly isn't your normal Christmas... more
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City taking plan review to community.
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: The City of Armstrong is looking to put the community into its upcoming official community plan review.
Council has decided rather than make the community come see the review plans, it will bring the OCP to the community.
“We’re looking at striking a committee made up of community members,” said Mayor Chris Pieper. “This committee will have input into the review and they will develop a more all-round OCP for us.”
The idea is to attract seniors, juniors and students to be part of the committee.
“We want it to be more of a community OCP review rather than a ‘stand-up-and-listen-to-council,’” said Pieper.
People will be selected for this committee or they can submit their names if they have an interest in sitting on the committee.
Along those lines, the city is encouraging youth representation on the committee, and will approach Pleasant Valley Secondary’s leadership program about taking part.
“When we went to UBCM, we went to a couple of workshops where youth had been involved in the OCP to bring more of a community attachment to it,” said Pieper, referring to the communities of Golden and Clearwater.
Armstrong’s OCP review is slated for 2010.
City taking plan review to community.
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: The City of Armstrong is looking to put the community into its upcoming official community plan review.
Council has decided rather than make the community come see the review plans, it will bring the... more
Legion presents check
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 Armstrong recently presented the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation with a check for $3000 for the foundation's Tower of Care campaign to purchase equipment. The Legion raised the funds at their weekly Saturday meat raffle.
Legion presents check
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Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: Royal Canadian Legion Branch #35 Armstrong recently presented the Vernon Jubilee Hospital Foundation with a check for $3000 for the foundation's Tower of Care campaign to purchase equipment. The Legion... more
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Ladies spiet on weekend
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: The Armstrong & District Curling Club is hosting its annual Ladies Bonspiel this month. Twenty teams are playing in the popular event - eight local rinks and the remaining from throughout BC and Alberta. The action gets underway Friday evening with the final match Sunday at 2pm.
Ladies spiet on weekend
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: The Armstrong & District Curling Club is hosting its annual Ladies Bonspiel this month. Twenty teams are playing in the popular event - eight local rinks and the remaining from throughout BC and Alberta.... more
Badminton team back on court
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: It's been a long time since Pleasant Valley Secondary School has had a badminton team. But badminton is back on the court at the school for the first time in about 25 years. There are 12 players currently on the team. With extended gym availability and two teacher sponsors, badminton is back!
Badminton team back on court
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: It's been a long time since Pleasant Valley Secondary School has had a badminton team. But badminton is back on the court at the school for the first time in about 25 years. There are 12 players currently... more
Going the extra mile
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: It's about going the extra mile - and that is exactly what Shane Rozsas of Askew's Foods was recognized for by NOEES this month. The person who nominated Shane shared the following: 'After being gravely ill for three weeks, I had to get some groceries. When I phoned the store, Shane took my order over the phone, arranged for the groceries to be delivered, and even arranged for them to be put away. He was very cheerful on the phone and made me feel very special. Thank you Shane for helping me when I was in need.' Thanks Shane for making a difference in our community!!
Going the extra mile
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Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: It's about going the extra mile - and that is exactly what Shane Rozsas of Askew's Foods was recognized for by NOEES this month. The person who nominated Shane shared the following: 'After being gravely... more
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Canadian Soldiers Train at Fairgrounds for Winter Olympics
Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: It's was a sight never seen before at the community fairgrounds - a row of dark green military vehicles parked in front of the show barn and camouflaged soldiers patrolling the area. It was all part of a final exercise for Task Force Vancouver - part of the Canadian Forces support for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. This excercise capped off two weeks of winter training excercises for about 600 soldiers. Mountain patrolling is one of the areas Canadian Forces personnel will be responsible for - part of their domestic operations. The 600 soldiers involved in the winter training excercise will be joined by almost 4000 other Canadian soldiers providing security support at the games. The soldiers have returned home, most to Quebec, to rejoin their families for a brief holiday before returning to BC for the games.
Canadian Soldiers Train at Fairgrounds for Winter Olympics
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Date: Nov 30, 2009
Entry: It's was a sight never seen before at the community fairgrounds - a row of dark green military vehicles parked in front of the show barn and camouflaged soldiers patrolling the area. It was all part of... more
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Armstrong's just the best place!!
Date: Nov 28, 2009
Entry: Our family has lived here for 4 years and we have never witnessed such generosity by the citizens of Armstrong. It is certainly the most community spirited place we have ever lived. We enjoy volunteering and are surprised at the support of so many other happy citizens. Always so many community functions to enjoy such as the Halloween party sponsored by the local fire department, Christmas light up parade with so many businesses participating and offering hot chocolate, cookies, donuts etc., IPE which is so supported by all the citizens helping in one way or another. It is a perfect location in the North Okanagan and the gateway to the Shuswap with close proximity to skiing, fishing, watersports and many other outdoor activities.
Armstrong's just the best place!!
Date: Nov 28, 2009
Entry: Our family has lived here for 4 years and we have never witnessed such generosity by the citizens of Armstrong. It is certainly the most community spirited place we have ever lived. We enjoy volunteering... more
Junior curlers off to qualify
Date: Nov 27, 2009
Entry: The Armstrong & District Curling Club's junior team will compete for a provincial berth this weekend at Barriere. The rink consists of Kayla Gunner, Kate Bulmer, Zetteh Gunner and Jasmine Brosseau. The team will attempt to place in the top two at the regionals playdowns to qualify for the BC Junior Curling Championship. Good luck ladies - we will be hoping the rocks curl your way!!!
Junior curlers off to qualify
Date: Nov 27, 2009
Entry: The Armstrong & District Curling Club's junior team will compete for a provincial berth this weekend at Barriere. The rink consists of Kayla Gunner, Kate Bulmer, Zetteh Gunner and Jasmine Brosseau. The... more
Team Canada West Captures 5th Place at 2009 North American Junior & Young Rider's Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2009
Entry: Team Canada West captured 5th place at the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Riders’ Championships, held July 21-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
Team Canada West is made up of Ariana Chia of Winnipeg, MB, Sylvie Fraser of Armstrong, BC, Monica Houweling of Delta, BC, and Devon Luca of Pitt Meadows, BC, and finished in fifth place overall with a team score of 182.325.
The Team Championship test also acted as the first leg of the Individual competition for the Junior Rider division, which continued Saturday, July 25.
Exclusively for Junior riders, aged 14–18, and Young Riders, 16–21, the NAJYRC gives up and coming riders the opportunity to experience representing their country as a team, and prepares them for future international competition. Featuring the disciplines of Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping and Reining, the 2009 edition of NAJYRC is also featuring the FEI discipline of Vaulting for the first time. Another first for the Championship is the presence of the FEI President, Princess Haya. This is the only time that a current FEI President has attended the prestigious event.
The Championships, presented by Gotham North, are being hosted at the site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, giving these young athletes a taste of what’s to come next year for their senior counterparts.
Team Canada West Captures 5th Place at 2009 North American Junior & Young Rider's Championship
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Date: Nov 27, 2009
Entry: Team Canada West captured 5th place at the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Riders’ Championships, held July 21-26 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
Team Canada West is made... more
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Walk-A-Thon & Community Fun Day
Date: Nov 27, 2009
Entry: Every year for many years Kindale Developmental Association has a Walk-A-Thon. This year, we had a walk-a-thon and family fun day. After the walk, participants enjoyed a BBQ with an appearance from the ever famous A & W Root Bear and the kids enjoyed playing in the bouncy castle.
Kindale Developmental Association has been providing services to people with disabilities for 50 years.
Walk-A-Thon & Community Fun Day
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Date: Nov 27, 2009
Entry: Every year for many years Kindale Developmental Association has a Walk-A-Thon. This year, we had a walk-a-thon and family fun day. After the walk, participants enjoyed a BBQ with an appearance from the... more
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Why we chose to live in Armstrong
Date: Nov 27, 2009
Entry: This Is Judi Adams. I was talking to someone a week ago and we were discussing the area and why we chose to live in Armstrong. This is how we chose Armstrong 11 years ago and why we still stay here.
Armstrong is small - but felt big. City staff take care of the city - garbage is picked up, streets are clean, community is well-kept. Residents are very welcoming - arms open to anyone and any class. To me it was like getting a great big hug from Grandma.
I thought you might like to know this so new families who are thinking to move to the area know why we choose to live here.
Why we chose to live in Armstrong
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Date: Nov 27, 2009
Entry: This Is Judi Adams. I was talking to someone a week ago and we were discussing the area and why we chose to live in Armstrong. This is how we chose Armstrong 11 years ago and why we still stay here.
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Everyone Has a Part to Play
Date: Nov 26, 2009
Entry: Asparagus Theatre sets the stage for a fantastic Christmas in Armstrong by choosing to present a heart-warming (and funny!) production every year. All ages of the community take part and there seems to be a role for everyone to play. This year, our production included three generations of one family! At Centennial Theatre, backstage or onstage, there is a wonderful cross-section of our community volunteering and working side by side.
Everyone Has a Part to Play
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Date: Nov 26, 2009
Entry: Asparagus Theatre sets the stage for a fantastic Christmas in Armstrong by choosing to present a heart-warming (and funny!) production every year. All ages of the community take part and there seems... more
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Great Place
Date: Nov 26, 2009
Entry: We love Spallumcheen! My wife grew up here and we are now back where she grew up. We retired in the area six years ago and cannot think of a better place. Our son and family live here also and we so enjoy being involved in the lives of our grandkids: School activities through the school year, winter fun, then soccer in the spring and of course the fun of the North Okanagan in the summer. What a gret place to be!
Great Place
Date: Nov 26, 2009
Entry: We love Spallumcheen! My wife grew up here and we are now back where she grew up. We retired in the area six years ago and cannot think of a better place. Our son and family live here also and we so... more
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