News Items tag as: Interior Provincial Exhibition

IPE, Falkland Stampede preparing to return in 2022
February 11, 2022 - 3:33 PM

Two of the North Okanagan’s biggest events are planning to return after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pandemic uncertainty forces IPE to cancel this year's fair
March 30, 2021 - 11:11 AM

This year's Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede in Armstrong has been cancelled.
IPE 2020 cancelled due to pandemic
May 04, 2020 - 1:58 PM

For only the second time in more than 120 years, the Interior Provincial Exhibition and Stampede will not take place.
A winning day for Armstrong resident
September 17, 2018 - 9:24 AM

ARMSTRONG - Most people would agree there’s nothing better than winning something.
Fair's agricultural roots strong as ever as IPE opens for 119th year
August 29, 2018 - 3:00 PM

ARMSTRONG - It's one of the oldest in B.C. and the biggest in Western Canada, the Interior Provincial Exhibition is back for its 119th year promising fairgoers a fun-filled slice of agricultural life.
Candy apples, picnic tables and cows: A by-the-numbers count of all things IPE
September 03, 2015 - 9:00 PM

ARMSTRONG - Ever wondered such things as how many volunteer hours go into the Armstrong fair, or how many mini-donuts get churned out during it? We’ve got the answers to your burning questions below.
Armstrong fair fun gets underway
September 02, 2015 - 8:30 AM

ARMSTRONG - The Armstrong fair gets into full swing today.
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iN RESPONSE: Readers have their say
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$145,000 fine for Kelowna orchardist previously involved in tractor death
A Kelowna company that grows, processes and exports cherries was fined last year following a fatal tractor incident has again been fined after a tractor driver was seriously injured. According to a recently published Feb. 6 WorkSafeBC

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Okanagan’s first ‘net-zero’ home is insulated with hemp
In an effort to make construction more sustainable a Kelowna developer has built a home insulated with hemp. The 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom, 2,430 square foot home at 278 Summer Wood Drive in the Echo Ridge development in Kelowna meets the pro

IPE, Falkland Stampede preparing to return in 2022