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Date: Dec 30, 2009

Entry: The Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program is a youth basketball program designed to deveop fundamental skills, sportmanship and a love of the game of basketball. It is a grassroot partnership between parents, community members and Basketball BC designed to give children across British Columbia an opportunity to learn fundamental basketballl skills in a fun, positive and structured environment.

Date: Dec 30, 2009

Entry: The Steve Nash Youth Basketball Program is a youth basketball program designed to deveop fundamental skills, sportmanship and a love of the game of basketball. It is a grassroot partnership between parents,...more

Date: Dec 30, 2009

Entry: In a town that has railway tracks running through it, it is pretty funny that one of our favorite games is the train game. This variation of dominos is played by our family throughout the year - but a lot more in the dark winter evenings. A game of skill, luck and fun - give it a try for your next family game night!

The Train Game

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: And we must have made Santa's 'nice' list as we found mittens in our stockings on Christmas Eve! We know Santa is truly Canadian at heart - and supports all of our athletes. We are pretty sure they are on the 'nice'list too! We will be wearing our hearts on our sleeves (and on our mittens) as we celebrate our athletes and cheer them on during the games!

All we want for Christmas is red mittens!

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: Well you know your community is safe when even the deers can feel at ease to drop by for a spot of tea
or an apple or 2.

Hello knock! knock!

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: Former Pleasant Valley Secondary School Basketall Players and grads gathered at PVSS December 27th for the Annual Alumni Game. After registering, alumni enjoyed a day of reminiscing, along with some great basketball action.

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: Former Pleasant Valley Secondary School Basketall Players and grads gathered at PVSS December 27th for the Annual Alumni Game. After registering, alumni enjoyed a day of reminiscing, along with some great...more

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: With a number of creeks and riparian areas in our community, it is very common to see ducks wandering through town. Each spring, we hear at least one story of someone helping out a mother duck and her babies navigate through the traffic to get back home safely. Residents will stop traffic so someone else can shoo the ducklings across the street, burly policemen have been known to rescue duckling from storm drains, and residents have gathered orphan ducklings into a bucket for transport back to the creek. In our community, kindness isn't just for your neighbours - it's for everyone - including ducks!

Duck tales

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: This Year we had an Open House at our Church. What a great way to enjoy a winter day. We had a petting zoo outside with animals of the Nativity, Games for all inside and of coarse food, lots of it.
Santa even dropped by to check on some of the visitors ... hummm now were you naughty or nice???

GT Open House

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: This was a fantastic year for the spirit of giving in this town. The 2009 4th Annual Danallanko Dr Dead Enders Show of Lights Christmas Party raised Donations of $1757.82 great year for BC Children's Hospital... We handed out Hot Chocolate and Hot Apple Cider while Santa and various groups from our town led us in song. All on a beautiful winter night as we enjoyed the lights of Danallanko drive.
Thanks everyone,

What a Wondeful Community Armstrong

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: The Community Olympic Torch Relay Committee is planning to hold a 'Great Scarf Cutting' event to help celebrate the Torch Run January 26th. Scarves will be cut and trimmed from five bolts of felt representing the five colors of the Olympic rings. After being trimmed, fringed and personalized, the scarves will be handed out to everyone lining the Torch Run route when the torch passes through the community. Anyone who can come out and lend a hand is invited - there are three separate work bees - January 3, 4, 5th. Come out - and bring your rotary cutters!!

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: The Community Olympic Torch Relay Committee is planning to hold a 'Great Scarf Cutting' event to help celebrate the Torch Run January 26th. Scarves will be cut and trimmed from five bolts of felt representing...more

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: The Armstrong Rotary Club meets every Tuesday evening - and keeps very busy in between meetings with various community projects. They have actively supported our new arena - the Nor-Val Centre - and showed their support by building and erecting a pavillon at the front entrance to the arena. The pavillon was built of timber to reflect the structure of the arena and features some impressive timber - a reflection on the history of logging in our community. Since it's completion, the pavillon has seen Graduation ceremonies, the annual Grad BBQ, Lacrosse season openers, and hockey tailgate celebrations. The structure was paid for through various fundraising projects and is a tribute to the 25 years of community service Armstrong Rotary has provided.

Armstrong Rotary

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: The Interior Provincial Exhibition won two first place ribbons at the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions annual convention in Charlottetown PEI. The IPE won a blue ribbon for the most innovative youth engagement program. This award specifically recognizes the annual zucchini derby, a tremendous hit for both participants and spectators. Participants create their own vehicle from zucchini and race them down a custom ramp. It is a fun and interactive part of the fair. The IPE's second blue ribbon was in recognition of their innovative marketing concept - the IPE Passport - in partnership with local radio station 107.5 Kiss FM.

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: The Interior Provincial Exhibition won two first place ribbons at the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions annual convention in Charlottetown PEI. The IPE won a blue ribbon for the most innovative...more

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: We love Memorial Park! The park is the site of many community events - from the yearly youth soccer team photos to Canada Day celebrations to the Candlelight Memorial Ceremony each December. You will find families there througout the year - playing tennis, children enjoying the playground, seniors have lunch under the shade of the large trees, teens throwing a football around - you name it - it happens at Memorial Park! We are so lucky to have this great green space right in town - easily accessible to all.

Memorial Park

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: Born in Armstrong on September 22 1921, Kay Armstrong began dance classes in Vancouver with Helen Crewe followed by brief studies in the Okanagan Valley with Mary Pratton. She continued her training in Vancouver in the 1940s with the renowned teacher June Roper, who sent over seventy students to careers with various ballet companies including the Ballets Russes. Other teachers include Princess Sylvia Arfa, the daughter of the Persian ambassador to the Romanoff court and a Cecchetti diploma holder who lived in Vancouver during World War II, and Dorothy Wilson who took over Roper's B.C. School of Dancing in 1941.
In 1946 Armstrong found work in the ballet troupe of Radio City Music Hall in New York City. She returned to Vancouver in 1947 succeeding Wilson as principal of the B.C. School of Dancing. In 1948 she and her dancers were selected to perform her choreography Masquerade Ball at the 1948 Canadian Ballet Festival. Unfortunately, the Winnipeg flood of April 1948 prevented Armstrong's group from attending the festival.
In 1950, she formed Le Ballet Concert, which performed in the 1950 Canadian Ballet Festival. Her company danced Étude and Le Rêve Fantasque which were both included on New York critic Anatole Chujoy's list of favourite pieces from the festival. Her work Étude was brought into the repertoire of the recently formed National Ballet of Canada by Artistic Director Celia Franca and included in the company's 1951 debut. In fact, it was Franca who likened Armstrong to Anthony Tudor in an article published in the RAD Gazette where she wrote of Armstrong, "Like Tudor, she is interested in psychological studies and combines the classical and modern techniques ...". Étude was described by Chujoy as an abstract ballet and he noted how well trained the dancers were. Le Rêve Fantasque was a morality play about a girl who goes to the big city to seek fame and fortune. Armstrong played the lead and Chujoy described her performance as having "fine conviction" and "excellent authority". Armstrong also designed many of the costumes for her works. A piece at the 1952 Canadian Ballet Festival, for which Armstrong received critical acclaim for her dancing, was London Fantasia about a bride and groom who are killed in the WWII air raids over London and whose spirits return to envy the surviving lovers. Other choreographic works from the 1950s, such as The Legend of the Black Swan and Stanley Park Sketches, were inspired by regional themes. Armstrong also danced and choreographed for the musicals produced by Vancouver's Theatre Under the Stars in the 1950s.
Her group performed in many local productions throughout the 1950s and toured British Columbia and Alberta in 1954. Remarkable as a pedagogue and a choreographer, Armstrong was awarded the Ralph Hiltz award for choreography five times, and she received a citation for teaching in 1978 from the Dance in Canada Association. She closed her studios in 1989 but continued to teach weekly classes at a local community centre. Kay passes away in 2008

BC Entertainment Hall of Fame - Kay Armstrong

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: Letter to the Editor – Armstrong Advertiser
December 17, 2009

Dear Editor;
As the Centre Director responsible for the Food Bank, I must share with you the true sense of community that I have seen here in Armstrong and Spallumcheen.

We have all felt the effects of the economic slow-down – people have lost their jobs, families have split, people have moved to the area in hopes of finding some sustainability for themselves and their families. This year, we will be preparing close to 140 Christmas Hampers. Translating into roughly 450 people, this means that 10% of our community is struggling with food security.

Thankfully, we are living in a community that cares about each other. We see it in the town spirit displayed at each event the Chamber hosts, in the food-sharing at the Community Gardens, and in the outpouring of support that people have shown for the Food Bank. This year, we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of community groups, businesses and individuals. People are finding creative ways of raising money and are dedicating it back into their community.

The Armstrong Inn held a dance and donated the ticket sales of $2000. CUPE local 2709 donated $700 for teens in the community. Colonial Farms donated chickens. Eagle Rock Berry Farm donated potatoes. The Realtor’s Food Drive brought in 8300 items of food. Royal Canadian Legion #35 donated $1500 from their meat draws, plus four large bins full of food in addition to organizing the Angel Tree. One local individual sponsored 15 Christmas hampers, totaling more than $2500.

But what truly shows me that our community cares, are the people who may not be in a position to donate financially but who bring in a box of cereal or 2 cans of soup. When people receive hampers at Christmas and throughout the coming year, they will know that people in our community really do “care” and with that caring, comes the gift of hope.

Thank you to everyone for your support.

Andrea Schnell
Centre Director
Okanagan Boys & Girls Clubs – Armstrong

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: Letter to the Editor – Armstrong Advertiser
December 17, 2009

Dear Editor;
As the Centre Director responsible for the Food Bank, I must share with you the true sense of community that I have seen...more

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: We believe that every child is an individual with unique needs, interests and abilities, which include families with diverse backgrounds and cultures. All families are welcome, accepted, cherished, and supported. We will work together to provide a warm, sensitive, and responsive environment that satisfies each child’s development; physically, cognitively, emotionally, socially and spiritually. We can encourage safe exploration of the child’s world through visual stimulation, touch, sound and play, so that the child may develop to their fullest potential.

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: We believe that every child is an individual with unique needs, interests and abilities, which include families with diverse backgrounds and cultures. All families are welcome, accepted, cherished, and...more

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: We are located in the central interior of beautiful British Columbia Canada. Our club hosts both a sanctioned AMHA and an AMHR show annually in Armstrong BC that attracts participants from near and far. Our members participate in many club events, clinics, and attend local shows in the area. We welcome your interest in our club and invite you to attend a meeting and mingle with our members (and their horses of course). Stay Active with Your Minis - Join us when we meet the 3rd Saturday April, June, August and January (Annual General) at the Chamber of Commerce building in Armstrong. We also get together at clinics, fun days and shows inbetween

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: We are located in the central interior of beautiful British Columbia Canada. Our club hosts both a sanctioned AMHA and an AMHR show annually in Armstrong BC that attracts participants from near and far....more

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: The Spallumcheen Pioneer Power Society members parade their antique tractors down Pleasant Valley Boulevard. The group participates in various parades and events throughout the community and the North Okanagan promoting vintage farm machinery,

Vintage Tractors

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: The City of Armstrong is very excited to announce that the 2010 Olympic Games Torch Run will be coming to Armstrong/Spallumcheen January 26th, 2010. Yes, the actual Olympic Torch will be carried through our communities and local torch bearers will be included. It is a very exciting time in our community and everyone is invited to be an important part of the moment. The Armstrong/Spallumcheen Olympic Relay Community Celebration Committee is actively working with a diverse group from the communiy to ensure that there is a huge crowd out to cheer on the Torch Bearers and that the Community Celebration planned for after the Torch departs, is as open, inclusive and fun filled as it can be. The celebrations will be colour coded to the five colours of the Olympic Rings (red, green, yellow, blue, and black) - choose a colour and come out and participate. The entire Run will be videoed and played at the Nor-Val Centre (our official Olympic Live Site) that night and a Community Photo in the shape of an Inukshuk will be taken at the Agriplex Building at 6:00 p.m. come be part of our communitie's history. Following the end of the Run, starting at 3:30 p.m. at the Fair Grounds in Armstrong, there will be a free family event including activities, mini Olympic type games, both indoor and outdoor, utilizing Hassen Hall, Centennial Hall, the Fair Grounds, Curling Rink, and Norval Centre. A complete list will be available soon. You can follow the Torch on it's Run Across Canada - http://www.vancouver2010.com/more-2010-information/olympic-torch-relay/olympic-torch-relay-interactive-map/

Be part of Olympic history!

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: In 1998, the Council of the day conceived the notion of a Commemorative Tree Program. Council's first concern was Otter Lake Road as it had been identified that many of the beautiful historical White Ash trees that arched the street were in need of immediate attention and eight would need to be removed. Council decided to replace the trees with 20', 4" diameter White Ash trees that would eventually be big enough to replace older trees. They further planned to ultimately have them silvicultured at our Sewage Treatment Reservoir on five acres the City has allowed Riverside Forest Products Ltd. in conjunction with local schools, to use for a Community Resource Project as a learning opportunity for students. Council developed the program with the idea that people may appreciate an opportunity to plant a tree in memory of someone special, and have a plaque placed on a cairn that has since been located along Otter Lake Road. At the same time, this would help to maintain the picturesque beauty of Otter Lake Road. Everyone is welcome to participate in this living legacy program, and the city will maintain the trees and cairn to commemorate someone special.

Commemorative Tree Program

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: The Armstrong Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary takes its mandate seriously. Last week the organization, mandated to enhance health care in the community, donated $45000 to the Haugen Comunity Healthcare Society's campaign to purchase their building outright. The society previously donated $75000 to kick-start the campaign to lease, renovate, and equip the medical building to accomodate the medical group. And they hope that the $45000 donated last week will invigorate the campaign to raise the $750000 needed to buy the building outright.

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: The Armstrong Spallumcheen Healthcare Auxiliary takes its mandate seriously. Last week the organization, mandated to enhance health care in the community, donated $45000 to the Haugen Comunity Healthcare...more

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: There’s something shining bright above field and forest on the northwest edge of Spallumcheen. It guides a group of drunken ruffians, three whirling dervishes, two bored shepherds, and an angel in a pine tree.
And that’s just part of The Story that is currently unfolding at Caravan Farm Theatre. The farm’s majestic Clydesdales and Norwegian fjords have been hard at work pulling groups of revelers on sleighs. Playwright Martha Ross has written a nativity story that will make your eyes light up –– with joy, laughter, and wonder. It’s a story as old as modern time, and yet, no matter what your background or belief system is, there really is something magical about seeing it come to life. And it’s a star we follow, through incredible scenery, including King Herod’s court, and eventually to a manger, and a Kodak moment that includes real, live donkeys. Directed by former Caravan co-artistic director Jennifer Brewin, a cast of four incredible actors, Lindsey Angell, Darren Dolynski, David Beazely and Dawn Petten, are the superheroes of the night. They run through frozen forest to get into the various characters from scene to scene –– and they do it with barely a breath out of place. And what a bunch of characters they play - There’s the dizzying Three Kings, who whirl and delight, the preening King Herod with his icicle dreads and just as cold heart, the punch-drunk ruffians, the philosophizing shepherd and his companion. Oh, and then there’s this angel named Gabriel who floats in from time to time blowing his horn so incessantly off key, it isn’t blasphemy that we laugh wholeheartedly along. The Story really is one that will bring warmth to your soul. With the seasonal choral arrangements sung by local musician Jude Lee, who follows the sleds, filling the night air with her hauntingly beautiful voice, while playing mandolin and drum, it really is a magical night. And magical is the best way to describe The Story. Keep shining O star of wonder.

Star of wonder, star of night

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: Our community has done an amazing job of utlizing our Spirit Square year round. The community has enjoyed live music of all genres, community dances spanning all ages, a community art show featuring developmentally challenged artists, a winter wedding, BC150 events, Spirit of BC events, Downtown Light up events - and we look forward to celebrating the 2010 Torch Run there on January 26th! Armstrong Spirit Square has year round SPIRIT!!!

Date: Dec 29, 2009

Entry: Our community has done an amazing job of utlizing our Spirit Square year round. The community has enjoyed live music of all genres, community dances spanning all ages, a community art show featuring developmentally...more

Date: Dec 22, 2009

Entry: Thank you for sending Stanley and the pins. We had a great time on Armstrong Day. I learned that Armstrong was named after a banker who financed Armstrong and the Shuswap Railway. We did lots of cheese songs, like 6 pieces of cheese and the cheesy weezy. From Erin

I love cheese!

Date: Dec 22, 2009

Entry: Thank you so much for sending Stanley the bear to Pitt Meadows Elementary. We love him so much. On Armstrong Day, Stanley had a lot of cheese. We sang songs, ate cheese and did the cheesy weesy and ran around the big field three times! That makes a kilometer. We tryed blue cheese. Once again, thank you for sending Stanley. From Nicole (Cheese name - Fantastic Farmer)

Thank You!

Date: Dec 22, 2009

Entry: Dear Patti. I'm Lina. I learned that people grow alfalfa and wheat in Armstrong. I like the idea of sending a bear around the world and putting pins on it. I would like to do that too!

Thank you Cheese!

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