Design theme examined

When it comes to Summerland’s downtown theme and design guidelines, business people and residents have mixed feelings. On Thursday evening, Bob Inwood of Mainstreet Consulting Associates presented his observations about the community’s theme and appearance at a meeting for business owners. Inwood said the Summerland theme, often described as an Old English... more

Tiny racers scramble at Becker

Twenty-two Pee Wee racers converged at Becker Mountain this past Sunday to participate in the Okanagan Hare Scrambles 50 cc and 65 cc classes at the annual Full Throttle race. The course was dusty but these racers, aged... more

• Soccer club names champs
• Scoreboard
• Champion grins

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Examining art

• Arts Palette
• Artist earns scholarship to training session
• A show of art

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Celebrating graduation

It was a time to recall warm memories of high school and to look to the future as Summerland Secondary School’s 2009 graduating students received their diplomas on Friday. A total of 143 graduating students took part in the ceremonies at... more

• Longboarders to compete on mountain
• Mural project postponed

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A reading break

• Students scour skateboard park
• Artwalk to launch
• Secondary graduates rake in bursaries

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Prison zombies tribute to Michael Jackson can't be topped

The stunning death of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, has left fans and music lovers worldwide reflecting on his passing. I never discovered the babyfaced MJ's smash ABC with the Jackson 5 until years after it catapulted him on his... more

• Inching towards full metric conversion
• A set-up for the cup?
• Gay penguins could teach Alberta a lesson

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