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Culing is one of the many wonderful programs
Date: Nov 25, 2009
Entry: Armstrong is a community with many recreational options for its youth. When I was growing up in Armstrong my recreation of choice was curling. The Armstrong Curling Club had, and still has, a great Junior program run by volunteers. The senior members of the club also help in teaching elementary students how to curl through the school system. Even though the club manager didn't need to be there, the curling club was kind enough to open its doors day after day after day so my team could practice. After I graduated I moved to Edmonton and then Victoria for education but I couldn't stay away from this wonderful community and returned with my wife a year ago. I'm now teaching at the middle school and have started a curling club in hopes that some students will have the same positive experience that I had when I was younger. Once again the Armstrong Curling Club has stepped up with huge discounts on our ice time. They have once again put the development of youth sport ahead of profit and made this league possible for the students of Len Wood. Thank-you Armstrong Curling Club!
Culing is one of the many wonderful programs
Date: Nov 25, 2009
Entry: Armstrong is a community with many recreational options for its youth. When I was growing up in Armstrong my recreation of choice was curling. The Armstrong Curling Club had, and still has, a great Junior...
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Armstrong's the Best!
Date: Nov 25, 2009
Entry: We moved here almost 4 years ago and have been thrilled to be included in Parks & Rec programs for youth gymnastics, public swim & swim lessons. In addition, adult & youth karate, and the local dance studio. Everything is accessible and affordable. Our new arena is fantastic and we skate there often.
Armstrong's the Best!
Date: Nov 25, 2009
Entry: We moved here almost 4 years ago and have been thrilled to be included in Parks & Rec programs for youth gymnastics, public swim & swim lessons. In addition, adult & youth karate, and the local dance...
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We LOVE Armstrong
Date: Nov 24, 2009
Entry: We moved here 3 years ago and the first place we went was the park and Played in the water and went for a swim, signed up for swimming lesson before we even got here! Amazing town to live in, so much to do and see and the heritage is amazing! my kids enjoy the Park, Arena and all the great events in town, especially The IPE!!!!!!!!! Yahoo Armstrong!
We LOVE Armstrong
Date: Nov 24, 2009
Entry: We moved here 3 years ago and the first place we went was the park and Played in the water and went for a swim, signed up for swimming lesson before we even got here! Amazing town to live in, so much to...
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Parents support Youth Soccer, a non profit, local volunteer program benefiting 500 children
Date: Nov 23, 2009
Entry: Armstrong & District Youth Soccer offers affordable, local, competitive yet fun soccer close to home, this is a non profit organization run by volunteers...the parents in our fantastic community. Last year we had close to 500 children benefit from this program, 38 volunteer coaches and others who were involved in organinzing a photo day, year end tournament and the list goes on... Over the past few years, the program has purchased quality equipment to maximize the fun and skills of our children. This is a tremendous accomplishment for the program and our community! We, the executive, can share with confidence that those who have volunteered in the past, walk away with a strong sense of pride because of the number of children’s lives they have enriched thru this program. We look forward to successful, rewarding, 2010 program. Congratulations to all the parents for your support and dedication!
Parents support Youth Soccer, a non profit, local volunteer program benefiting 500 children
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Date: Nov 23, 2009
Entry: Armstrong & District Youth Soccer offers affordable, local, competitive yet fun soccer close to home, this is a non profit organization run by volunteers...the parents in our fantastic community. Last... more
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Figure skating, Skiing and Dog walking
Date: Nov 23, 2009
Entry: Let me begin by saying "I love Armstrong". We moved here 5 years ago from Kelowna and it was the best thing we ever did. Armstrong has a thriving volunteer community and arts community, as well as heritage and rural influences. Truly my idea of heaven!
Our family keeps active in the winter by walking our new doggie twice a day. My husband and I have a gym in our garage, and our girls both figure skate. I take the girls skiing, as well. In the summer, the girls take swimming lessons and play soccer. We tend to participate with the Armstrong Enderby Figure Skating Club and Armstrong Soccer- they are very well run programs and their members are to be commended.
Its easy to stay active in such a beautiful outdoor playground! Go Armstrong!
Figure skating, Skiing and Dog walking
Date: Nov 23, 2009
Entry: Let me begin by saying "I love Armstrong". We moved here 5 years ago from Kelowna and it was the best thing we ever did. Armstrong has a thriving volunteer community and arts community, as well as heritage...
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Living in Armstrong
Date: Nov 23, 2009
Entry: We immigrated to Canada just over 2 years ago & fell in love with Armstrong. Armstrong & it's community have a place for everyone! I volunteer at the Elementary school & at the Pre-school. I have just recently done my practicum for the CEA course I took and also enjoyed working at the High school too. This community pulls off many things which could not happen without a strong and great community. We are happy to be a part of it!!!
Living in Armstrong
Date: Nov 23, 2009
Entry: We immigrated to Canada just over 2 years ago & fell in love with Armstrong. Armstrong & it's community have a place for everyone! I volunteer at the Elementary school & at the Pre-school. I have just...
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Armstrong Figure Skating Club
Date: Nov 22, 2009
Entry: I have lived in this great community for over 7 years now and am very involved in the Figure skating club. I am amazed at the quality of skating and coaching that is demonstrated in this club. Just this past weekend, the club sent seven skaters to compete at the Sunshine Valley Open in Grand Forks, BC and every skater won a medal! This past January, the club hosted the 2009 Okanagan Regional Championships in our beautiful arena. It was a pleasure to show off our wonderful facility and the volunteers who stepped up to the plate made the event one of the best Regional Championships in the past several years. There were five skaters who qualified to compete at Provincial Championsips. It is great to live in a community that has excellent recreational programs for children of all ages.
Armstrong Figure Skating Club
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Date: Nov 22, 2009
Entry: I have lived in this great community for over 7 years now and am very involved in the Figure skating club. I am amazed at the quality of skating and coaching that is demonstrated in this club. Just this... more
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amazing place for families
Date: Nov 22, 2009
Entry: We moved to Armstrong over 8 years ago to start a new, more peaceful life. Armstrong has given us this and more. What an amazing community! Our children are so fortunate to have a place that is so supportive of young people. Our son received many community scholarships--I have never seen a community get behind their youth as they do in Armstrong. We are winners!
amazing place for families
Date: Nov 22, 2009
Entry: We moved to Armstrong over 8 years ago to start a new, more peaceful life. Armstrong has given us this and more. What an amazing community! Our children are so fortunate to have a place that is so supportive...
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Armstrong, My Town
Date: Nov 22, 2009
Entry: I have lived in Armstrong for just over 6 years and am very impressed with this little town of our's. I have had the pleasure of volunteering for many community events from the IPE to our Community Christmas dinner and many other's in between. In doing so I have made many new friends and I also have had the pleasure of having my daughter volunteer with me as well. Armstrong ... A Great Place to Live!
Armstrong, My Town
Date: Nov 22, 2009
Entry: I have lived in Armstrong for just over 6 years and am very impressed with this little town of our's. I have had the pleasure of volunteering for many community events from the IPE to our Community Christmas...
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Great People
Date: Nov 20, 2009
Entry: I am very involved with our son's elementary school and the volunteering spirit exhibited there is representative of the spirit of the entire community. Moms and dads offering time for a variety of projects including playground building, field trips which require hauling bikes or skis or other equipment, library restocking. Many of these same parents are scout/girl guide leaders, involved with skating/hockey, soccer coaches. Then the businesses of our small community offer goods and services for many fundraising projects these teams and organizations have going. They say it takes a community to raise a child and this community is doing just that.
Great People
Date: Nov 20, 2009
Entry: I am very involved with our son's elementary school and the volunteering spirit exhibited there is representative of the spirit of the entire community. Moms and dads offering time for a variety of projects...
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Dry grad fundraiser/ fashion show
Date: Nov 12, 2009
Entry: On Nov 7, 2009 the graduating class of 2010 put on a fabulous fashion show for over 400 people in the community of Armstrong. Over $3000 was raised to support the grad's dry grad event. Local businesses donated prizes and loaned clothing to make this event a super success! The future is looking good for the class of 2010.
Dry grad fundraiser/ fashion show
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Date: Nov 12, 2009
Entry: On Nov 7, 2009 the graduating class of 2010 put on a fabulous fashion show for over 400 people in the community of Armstrong. Over $3000 was raised to support the grad's dry grad event. Local businesses... more
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An Amazing Place to Live!
Date: Nov 11, 2009
Entry: We have lived in Armstrong for about ten years and this community just keeps getting better and better!!
The community spirit is remarkable. The way people come together to support all that happens here is really like nothing I've ever encountered.
When I think about what makes this community special for us and our children, I think of so many things like...
The Interior Provincial Exhibitiion - a first rate show of our agriculture roots and just a plain good time!
The Farmer's Market - an amazing assortment of local growers with the best produce the Okanagan can offer!
Asparagus Theatre & Caravan Farm Theatre - unique and wonderfully entertaining year after year!
Spirit Square and the Steam Train - there's nothing like going down to the farmer's market on a sunny Saturday morning and taking a stroll through quaint downtown to watch the steam train roll in. The kids LOVE it!
the New pool! - obviously it's not built yet but we are SO looking forward to the new facility and we're so glad that our community is forward thinking to put infrastructure in to keep us playing in our community.
Our local library - has been a great place for my kids and I. Storytime is a BIG hit and the care and thought that is put into making resources available to my family is so appreciated!
The local newspapers - we are fortunate to have two local papers - the Okanagan Advertiser and Your Country News. Both have been such fun ways to stay in touch with what is happening in our community.
I could go on and on and on....but I don't want EVERYONE to move here!!
Go Armstrong!!
An Amazing Place to Live!
Date: Nov 11, 2009
Entry: We have lived in Armstrong for about ten years and this community just keeps getting better and better!!
The community spirit is remarkable. The way people come together to support all that happens...
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City council recognizes Katimavik contribution
Date: Nov 4, 2009
Entry: For the past nine months three different groups of young people from across Canada have lived, worked and made a difference in this community. And that's the message Armsrong Mayor Chris Pieper wants to send to Katimavik head office in Montreal. 'We have been extremely fortunate to have them and they have touched virtually every group in the community'. During their time in the community, the Katimavik participants worked with a variety of groups including the Chamber of Commerce, Parks and Recreation, Glad Tidings Church, Caravan Farm Theatre, Kindale, Oddfellows, Active Communities, Interior Provincial Exhibition, Red Cross Loan Cupboard and Youth Soccer, just to name a few. The city also recognized the role played in the success of the group by their leader, Valerie St.Denis.
City council recognizes Katimavik contribution
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Date: Nov 4, 2009
Entry: For the past nine months three different groups of young people from across Canada have lived, worked and made a difference in this community. And that's the message Armsrong Mayor Chris Pieper wants to... more
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Local ready to represent Canada!
Date: Nov 4, 2009
Entry: One of Canada's best speakers comes from Armstrong. Sharla Zandvliet was recently named the Effective Speaking champion at Junior Chamber International's national conference in Winnipeg. As a result, Zandvliet will be among 18 - 20 competitors at JCI's America's conference in Argentina May 2010. Zanvliet theme was 'Leaving Your Footprint', speaking to volunteerism and how 5% of the populations does most of the volunteer work. Zandvliet will learn the theme of her next competition in November. If she wins in Argentina, Zandvliet will represent the Western Hemisphere at the 2010 JCI World Congress in Japan - 4 competitors with an audience of 20,000. Zandvliet will be the guest speaker at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce AGM on November 12th.
Local ready to represent Canada!
Date: Nov 4, 2009
Entry: One of Canada's best speakers comes from Armstrong. Sharla Zandvliet was recently named the Effective Speaking champion at Junior Chamber International's national conference in Winnipeg. As a result, Zandvliet...
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Local Author Follows the Footsteps of an Old Friend
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Long time Armstrong resident Gordon I. Schnare has launched his first novel ' Uncovering Treasures from the Earth...Following the Footsteps of T.J.McQuillan'. The book is a result of decades long friendship and 30 years of interviews and gives a history of one of the most successful mining developers in British Columbia history.
Local Author Follows the Footsteps of an Old Friend
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Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Long time Armstrong resident Gordon I. Schnare has launched his first novel ' Uncovering Treasures from the Earth...Following the Footsteps of T.J.McQuillan'. The book is a result of decades long friendship... more
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Armstrong Scouting Service Project
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: We are excited to start our new service project to develop the park on Eagle Road. It will be a fun recreation site where families can gather to enjoy many activities. Our goal is to gradually develop the site to include a playground, an outdoor skating rink, a BMX track, walking trail and other fun activities. We also hope to erect a hall where our group can hold it's weekly meetings as well as host other events. It will be a busy time - but we are looking forward to the end result!
Armstrong Scouting Service Project
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Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: We are excited to start our new service project to develop the park on Eagle Road. It will be a fun recreation site where families can gather to enjoy many activities. Our goal is to gradually develop... more
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TDX Tracking Tests
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: The Vernon and District Kennel Club sponsored a tracking test with 5 dogs running a TDX test on Saturday October 31 and 5 dogs running a TD test Sunday November 1st. These dogs were from all over BC and Washington State. Local Clumber 'Kate' ran on Sunday. These tests are now being held twice a year in Armstrong and attract competitors from all over North America. If anyone would like to observe these tests call Moira at 250-546-0525.
TDX Tracking Tests
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Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: The Vernon and District Kennel Club sponsored a tracking test with 5 dogs running a TDX test on Saturday October 31 and 5 dogs running a TD test Sunday November 1st. These dogs were from all over BC and... more
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Independent Generation Block Party
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Independent Generation (part of Kindale Developmental Association) held 'Block Party' Friday October 30th. Along with adjoining business neighbours they invited everyone to join them in celebrating Community Living Month and with that, the gifts that those with developmental disabilities bring to our community. Food, entertainment, prizes, games and more. By all accounts, everyone had a great time.
Independent Generation Block Party
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Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Independent Generation (part of Kindale Developmental Association) held 'Block Party' Friday October 30th. Along with adjoining business neighbours they invited everyone to join them in celebrating Community... more
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Costumed Collectors
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Len Wood Middle School students showed their true community spirit on Halloween as they collected items for the food bank during Trick or Treat time on October 31st. Middle and Secondary School students went door-to-door as part of their Halloween For Hunger Campaign. Participants wore their green 'Me to We' t-shirts to make identify themselves during their campaign.
Costumed Collectors
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Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Len Wood Middle School students showed their true community spirit on Halloween as they collected items for the food bank during Trick or Treat time on October 31st. Middle and Secondary School students... more
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Gaited Horse Show
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Video of the annual Gaited Horse Show event held on the fairgrounds
Gaited Horse Show
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Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Video of the annual Gaited Horse Show event held on the fairgrounds
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Goat Bridge
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: It's a cafe/gift shop in Armstrong which has a bunch of goats to pet. The goats were cute and kids have fun there.
Goat Bridge
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Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: It's a cafe/gift shop in Armstrong which has a bunch of goats to pet. The goats were cute and kids have fun there.
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Community Food Security Open House
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: The City of Armstrong asked for community input on the Community Food System Assessment at a recent open house. Participants heard an update on what the Community Food Initiative Committee has been up to and were able to participate in a discussion as to what Food Security means and how we can get it. Topics included: results from the Community Food Assessment so far; Prioritizing issues to improve food security; and developing strategies to achieve a vision of the future food system for Armstrong. For those who participated completes the questionnaire distributed in early summer, there was a draw for a $50 gift certificate.
Community Food Security Open House
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Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: The City of Armstrong asked for community input on the Community Food System Assessment at a recent open house. Participants heard an update on what the Community Food Initiative Committee has been up... more
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Toastmasters in Armstrong
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Meet Thursdays at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce office and see the many ways you can benefit from Toastmasters. Gain confidence, learn to express your ideas, speak up and develop leadership skills. Everyone is welcome - come out and enjoy the fun and camaraderie!
Toastmasters in Armstrong
Date: Nov 2, 2009
Entry: Meet Thursdays at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce office and see the many ways you can benefit from Toastmasters. Gain confidence, learn to express your ideas, speak up and develop leadership...
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Flying High over Armstrong
Date: Nov 1, 2009
Entry: Most visitors have the chance to explore Armstrong on the ground, but a lucky few have been able to enjoy the community from the air. Take a look at the video to see our community from the air!
Flying High over Armstrong
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Date: Nov 1, 2009
Entry: Most visitors have the chance to explore Armstrong on the ground, but a lucky few have been able to enjoy the community from the air. Take a look at the video to see our community from the air!
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Interior Provincial Exhibition - See the fun firsthand!
Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: Check out this video showcasing all the fun at the fair!
Interior Provincial Exhibition - See the fun firsthand!
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Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: Check out this video showcasing all the fun at the fair!
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