If there was an over-riding theme to the Making Tracks columns for the summer of 2018, it was the overwhelming success of the new 49-kilometre Okanagan Rail Trail.

The annual East Kelowna winery tour on Mother’s Day turned into a marathon for Central Okanagan Outdoors Club members: 15 minutes of pedalling, 45 minutes at a winery. Then, pedal to the next winery. Mothers, of course, didn’t have to pay the usual wine-tasting fees.

A proposal to erect a commemorative plaque in Skaha Lake Park as a permanent reminder of the controversial waterslide park proposal that divided Penticton residents three years ago has been put on the backburner – for now.

On this — the most solemn occasion of the year — we pause to pay special tribute to 10 soldiers from throughout the Okanagan.

We’re constantly being told that “80 is the new 60.” The Okanagan Valley is blessed with some incredible seniors. In recognition of this, we’re dedicating today’s Okanagan Top 10 to some incredible individuals, doing incredible things, beyond the age of 80.

Ron Ryde, owner of a 1947 Buick Roadmaster convertible, was the official driver for Penticton city councillor Helena Konanz at Friday night's Lake to Lake cruise to officially kick off the annual Peach City Beach Cruise in Penticton. More than 800 classic cars are on display Saturday in Gyro…

Siblings Brian and Gillian Russell perform a traditional Mexican folk ballad at the 19th annual Amigos of Mexico Cinco de Mayo fiesta, Saturday at Tug's Tap House. The event was organized and hosted by local mariachi singer Diego Alcaraz.

Millions of people throughout the world have heard of the Irish Leprechaun, but to me that little man with his Elfin features and distinct green jacket was never more than a figment of one’s imagination. That was

The class of 1967 celebrated its 50-year reunion at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Festivities began on a Friday evening with a wine-and-cheese reception and a short rock-and-roll dance session with Crosstown Bus.

EDITOR'S NOTE: In recognition of Canada's 150th birthday The Herald is running local historical stories from our archives. The following feature was first published in February 2007.

The following are the winners at the 22nd annual Rotary Wheels Car Show, held Saturday at Rotary Park in Penticton.

EDITOR’S NOTE: In recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday The Herald is running local historical stories. For the next several weeks we are publishing stories from our archives on prominent builders in our community. The following story (with a few updates) appeared originally in our Feb. 26,…

Gloria Bradshaw, from Good Samaritan Village by the Station, visits with Keigo Nakano and Koki Hideshima, two members of a group of Japanese students who are visiting Penticton from Shiba High School in Tokyo. The group of 16-year-olds is enjoying learning about Canada, and visited the Villa…

EDITOR’S NOTE: In recognition of Canada's 150th birthday The Herald is publishing historical local stories from our archives. For the next several weeks we are republishing stories on prominent residents from our area.

Noreen Holmwood celebrated her 100th birthday this week at Southwood Retirement Resort, where she now lives with her cat Sasha. She was the mother of three children and two grandchildren. Married in 1940 to her husband Gordon, he served in the army and the couple lived in Halifax, Ottawa, Pi…

Good Samaritan Village by the Station resident, Carmen Esakin enjoys a visit with her friend "Pearl," one of the Villages' therapeutic canine visitors. Village by the Station is only one of several seniors facilities in Penticton which utilizes the service of the St. John Ambulance pet thera…

EDITOR'S NOTE: In recognition of Canada's 150th birthday The Herald is running local historical stories. For the next several weeks we are publishing stories from our archives on prominent builders in our community. The following story appeared on Feb. 9, 2007 in The Herald as part of a seri…

Summerland woman Vera Embley is celebrating a milestone today as she turns 100. Happy birthday from her friends at The Herald and Angus Place.

Congratulations to Penticton couple Katie and Dave Shunter, who are today celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary. At a party last weekend, they received congratulatory certificates from the prime minister, governor general and the Queen. Dave is a retired musician, former principal of Pe…

Parishioners from St. Saviour's Anglican Church held their first of several special events recognizing its 125th anniversary, Sunday at the Anglican cemetery on Fairview Ave., which was the original site of the church. Rev. Canon Mike Stuchbery spoke afterward with two of the church's longes…

EDITOR’S NOTE: In recognition of Canada’s 150th birthday The Herald is running historical local stories. For the next several weeks we are running stories from our archives on prominent builders in our community. This article is being reprinted from 2007.

Have you ever wondered why Canadians use the distinguished word “eh”? Or, have you ever wondered how Canada got its name? You need wonder no longer. Let me explain.

A celebration of life for Nelson Meikle is being held Saturday at Skaha Park East, near the children’s splash pad, beginning at 2 p.m..

“And here’s a waltz,” Emil Sajna tells the crowd of about 25 from the stage at the South Main Drop In Centre.

The hugs started right upon entering the room as former dancers came to reacquaint. Starting at 6 p.m., it was a mini-reunion meet-and-greet, followed by a dance, held at the South Main Drop-In Centre.

Penticton historians Doug and Joyce Cox donated a collection of more than 4,000 original photographic slides, 1,500 colour prints, 8,000 black and white historical photos, 300 audiotape interviews, 400 maps, 20 newspaper clipping scrapbooks, 1.5 metres of textural materials and 28 microfilm …

Richard Edward Norris, right, was honoured during the Battle of the Atlantic Memorial Service, presented by the Penticton Naval Veterans Association. President Paul Gillis, left, read a letter signed by Nicolas Chapuis, Ambassador of France, thanking him for his service to the Royal Canadian…

Local historian Randy Manuel is being named an honorary fellow, the highest honour bestowed annually by Okanagan College.

Dear Mrs. Brown (Penticton Soldiers’ Comforts Association),

Penticton Herald

EDITOR’S NOTE: During the First World War, the Penticton Herald published a number of letters from local men serving in France. The Penticton Museum & Archives has assembled a number of these letters from its digitized database. Over the next two weeks The Herald will run a series of the…

EDITOR’S NOTE: During the First World War, the Penticton Herald published a number of letters from local men serving in France. The Penticton Museum & Archives has assembled a number of these letters from its digitized database. Over the next two weeks The Herald will run a series of the…

Grant Stone won Summerland’s Citizen/Volunteer of the Year presented at the Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. He was one of five local nominees. Presenting the award is sponsor Genessa Wylie on behalf of Nesters Market.