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Big White donates to shelter
Colin Dacre - Mar 22, 2024 - Get Involved

Big White Ski Resort has donated $6,910 to the Kelowna Women’s Shelter thanks to proceeds from Women’s Ski Day on March 9. The second annual celebration was hosted by Olympic gold medallist Kelsey Serwa and featured an array of events and fundraisers. “It’s truly heartwarming to see our community come together for such a meaningful […]

RBC donates to hospital
Josh Dawson - Mar 19, 2024 - Get Involved

A $50,000 donation to the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation will be used to hire a clinician care co-ordinator, a role the foundation said will address the needs of Kamloops-area youths with mental health and substance use concerns. The donation comes from the RBC Foundation through RBC Future Launch, with the goal of supporting RIH’s Parkview […]

Swinging with the Stars shines
Brayden Ursel - Mar 11, 2024 - Get Involved

Hundreds of people filled the Delta Grand Hotel in Kelowna on Saturday evening for the 15th edition of the Swinging with the Stars fundraiser for Central Okanagan Hospice Association. “We are celebrating 15 years with Swinging with the Stars, and the energy here is absolutely crazy,” COHA executive director Natasha Girard said. “We are so […]

Swift tickets up for grabs
Okanagan Edge Staff - Feb 27, 2024 - Get Involved

You could end up with a pair of Taylor Swift tickets in your hands if you attend a charity concert coming up in Kelowna next month. James Barker Band, along with Kelowna’s Dawson Gray, will perform a charity concert on Sunday, March 10, at Prospera Place. All funds raised from the concert will go towards […]

Business fundraises for sick kids
Josh Dawson - Feb 15, 2024 - Get Involved

A Kamloops barre and yoga class is hoping to raise awareness and funds for those afflicted with rare diseases. Kristen Pickell, owner of Movement Collective, said she’ll be hosting a barre yoga fusion class later this month as part of a fundraiser for two local families, titled Rise for Rare. All proceeds from the event […]

Scotiabank fills Army kettles
Rob Gibson - Feb 14, 2024 - Get Involved

Scotiabank employees and some of their partners volunteered to help host Salvation Army Christmas kettles at three Kelowna locations over the Christmas season. The goal was to help raise funds for the Salvation Army, with Scotiabank matching up to $15,000 through its Scotiabank Team Community Program. The volunteers surpassed their goal by raising $28,301, and […]

Miners donate to Mamas
Michael Potestio - Feb 02, 2024 - Get Involved

Employees from Kamloops’ New Afton Mine have turned their holiday spirit into a $25,000 donation to the local chapter of Mamas for Mamas. Mamas for Mamas is a national non-profit that supports struggling families and caregivers across Canada struggling with of poverty, hunger and housing. The mining company’s workers support three local charities annually with […]

Food bank table gets set
Madison Reeve - Jan 18, 2024 - Get Involved

Central Okanagan Food Bank reports more than $446,000 will go towards fighting local food insecurity thanks to generous donations and a successful Set The Holiday Table campaign. The food bank says this year’s campaign, which ran throughout December, garnered overwhelming support from the community. “The Thomas Alan Budd Foundation once again played a pivotal role […]

Keith Construction helps out
Tracey Prediger - Jan 15, 2024 - Get Involved

When grabbing snacks from the concession stand at Vernon’s Towne Theatre, you may notice new signage prominently displayed over the popcorn machine. The sign represents Keith Construction’s 10-year financial commitment to the Towne. Bryce Dahlen learned from his grandfather, who started the company, just how important it is for local business owners to give back […]

Chamber seeks board members
Okanagan Edge Staff - Jan 03, 2024 - Get Involved

Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is looking for a few good business people to join its board of directors. The chamber has put out the call for board nominations, which will be accepted until Thursday, Feb. 1, at 4:30 p.m. “As always, we look to strengthen the board’s multiple skill sets,” chamber past chairwoman Pamela Pearson said […]