By the summer of 1948, the McIntosh Girls’ Pipe Band had become a valued part of the community.
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park stands as a remarkable example of cooperative land-use transition.
Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park was officially established in 1975 after strong public opposition to proposed development in the area.
The Funtastic Society was established in 1984, created to support and promote amateur sport and recreation in the Vernon area.
The Vernon Archives is nearing completion of an archival project focused on the records of the Sustainable Environment Network Society.
The organization’s history reflects the strength of community spirit, changing values, and a willingness to confront the complexities of the past.
In the early days of the Vernon News, matrimonial events were reported with notable care and charm.
Mother’s Day offers a chance to reflect on the many women who helped shape the North Okanagan.
The MAV is pleased to share this special blog post from Community Futures North Okanagan.
These serene gardens were donated to the City of Vernon in 1967 by the local Japanese community.
Over the Easter weekend of 1921, a group of local boys set off on an adventure that would spark a lasting tradition in the Vernon area.
The story of the Hudson’s Bay Company in Vernon begins in 1887.
By approximately 1902, Judge Spinks became the first person to bring an automobile into the Vernon area.
The club’s roots go back to 1925, when a group of Vernon residents met to form a society dedicated to floriculture.
A narrow band of light has appeared in the western sky over the years, earning the name the “Okanagan Arc.”
The Pine Tree Nut Shop was believed to be Vernon’s first dedicated candy and nut store.
Vernon established its own Stagette Club in 1942, marking it as the first chapter in British Columbia.