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Countdown to Craft in Penticton at the Okanagan Fest of Ale
April 02, 2017 - 12:10 PM

PENTICTON - The 22nd Annual Okanagan Fest of Ale, one of the biggest and best know craft beer and cider tasting events in the Pacific Northwest, takes place next week at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre Friday April 7th and Saturday, April 8th . Tickets are still available, but are selling quickly.
New app makes dog license renewal in Central Okanagan quick and easy
January 05, 2017 - 1:48 PM

It’s easier for dog owners in the Central Okanagan to save when they purchase or renew their dog license for 2017. And renewing can be quicker than ever.

That’s thanks to the ‘My Dog Matters’ App created for the Regional District of Central Okanagan. The App is believed to be the first developed for local governments in Canada and brings the opportunity to renew a dog license right to an owner’s mobile device.
Give the Gift of Membership to the KAG
November 16, 2016 - 1:56 PM

As a special gift in the lead up to the holiday season, the Kamloops Art Gallery has annual memberships available at 25% off. These can be purchased as a gift for someone else, for yourself or used to renew your current membership. This gift is the Gallery’s way of helping you share your love of art.

This gift is affordable for all with Student and Artist memberships at $15, Individual memberships at $26.25 and Family memberships at $48.75.
World's Best Commercials comes to Kamloops
November 03, 2016 - 12:10 PM

The Kamloops Art Gallery is honoured to present one screening only of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity featuring the World’s Best Commercials of 2015 on Wednesday, November 30, 7:00 pm at The Paramount Theatre.

This screening features the best of the best in advertising and is certain to enliven and inspire the audience.

“The commercials will make you laugh, cry and leave you in awe.
Kelowna Mounties aiming to cram more cruisers this year
November 30, 2015 - 12:00 PM

KELOWNA - Kelowna and Lake Country RCMP are once again gearing up for the 4th Annual RCMP Cram the Cruiser fundraising event set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015. The event will be held in the parking lot of the Cooper's Foods in Lake Country, and will run between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
National Health and Fitness Day in Kamloops
June 02, 2015 - 11:32 AM

KAMLOOPS – In celebration of the third Annual National Health and Fitness Day initiative, the City of Kamloops is partnering with local organizations and presenting a variety of complimentary health and wellness activities across town.
Citizens recognized for their contributions to the community
April 10, 2014 - 3:59 PM

Kamloops – A reception will be held tonight at Hotel 540 to honour the recipients of the City of Kamloops Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Jeff Arnold, Mr. Charlie Bruce, Mr. Edward Erickson, Mr. Raymond Jolicoeur, Mrs. Claire Moreau, Mr. Andrew Philpot, Mrs. Helen Saemerow and Ms. Janice Yeung were nominated by their peers for their contribution of time and effort to make a difference in our community.

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Countdown to Craft in Penticton at the Okanagan Fest of Ale

New app makes dog license renewal in Central Okanagan quick and easy

Give the Gift of Membership to the KAG

World's Best Commercials comes to Kamloops

Kelowna Mounties aiming to cram more cruisers this year

National Health and Fitness Day in Kamloops

Citizens recognized for their contributions to the community

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