News Items tag as: Fur Brigade Trail in the Okanagan

$50,000 needed to bring historic Okanagan Fur Brigade Trail back to life
March 15, 2017 - 10:30 AM

KELOWNA – The society trying to preserve a trail that has been used for thousands of years in the Okanagan needs a sponsor.
Central Okanagan Regional District asking for $100,000 to restore historic fur trader trail
January 18, 2017 - 1:00 PM

PEACHLAND – An Okanagan trail that was used hundreds and even thousands of years ago is about to get a new life as a hiking trail.
Pair of Okanagan trail groups merge into one
December 13, 2016 - 9:00 PM

PENTICTON - Two Okanagan trail groups have become one.
Historic route could become part of Okanagan Valley trail
March 23, 2016 - 8:00 PM

PENTICTON - A Summerland park which was recently recognized for its role in heritage conservation in the province could soon become part of a trail running from Sicamous to Osoyoos.
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From frost to drought: Strong start to Okanagan asparagus season despite challenges
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Thailand's prime minister wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalized
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Ritz-Carlton looking to build luxury homes at Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort
Vernon’s Predator Ridge resort community is not only looking to build a gondola, the global luxury brand Ritz-Carlton is set to build vacation homes. Wesbild Holdings, the company that owns Predator Ridge, announced today, May 9, the

$50,000 needed to bring historic Okanagan Fur Brigade Trail back to life