Author: Ruby Carter
Ruby Carter
Ruby Carter is a dedicated local news reporter from Lake Country with over 10 years of journalism experience. She graduated from Thompson Rivers University and has contributed to the Kelowna Daily Courier and Global News. Ruby is active in the BC Press Council and champions stories on community health and environmental sustainability.
Lake Country has unveiled the winners of its Street Banner Program. This initiative showcases local art on banners throughout the town centre. The program is led by the Public Art Advisory Commission (PAAC). Artists connected to Lake Country were invited to submit designs in various styles. These included photography, digital art, collage, painting, illustration, and printmaking. After careful selection, twenty unique designs were chosen. These banners will decorate public spaces, adding color and creativity while highlighting local artists. Janice Larson, Chair of the Lake Country PAAC, shared her thoughts on the project. She said, “These banners serve as visual stories—celebrating…
Power has been restored for more than 3,400 properties in Lake Country and Fintry following a morning outage on Saturday. The disruption affected 3,432 homes and businesses, leaving them without electricity since 8:03 a.m. The cause of the outage is still unknown and remains under investigation by the utility company. BC Hydro crews were dispatched promptly and arrived at the site around 9:50 a.m. to address the issue. The power cut impacted an area west of Broadwater Road and north of Wilson Landing. It stretched beyond Kiliney Beach, affecting residents and businesses across the region. Efforts by the crews ensured…