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WATCH for the Capital News supplement for Remembrance Day in the Friday, Nov. 9, edition.
SINGER AND songwriter Dan Mangan returns to Kelowna tonight, in the city’s main concert venue.
CODY FOWLIE is taking advantage of his second chance to finish his major junior career as an over-age forward with the Kelowna Rockets. .
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Bank of Canada unveils new $20 bill
Sugar Plum Fair at Quails’ Gate raises money for Ballet Kelowna Judie Steeves STAFF REPORTER
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morial in France, symbolic of the bill’s theme of contribution and sacrifice by Canadians in conflicts throughout histFor the Bank of Canada, Kelowna ory. was right on the money when it came to The memorial marks the Battle of picking one of five Canadian cities to an- Vimy Ridge during the First World War, nounce the introduction of the country’s in which Canadian troops played a signew polymer $20 note. nificant role. After introducing new polymer $100 Vimy Ridge was taken by Canadian and $50 bills in Vancouver and Victoria soldiers in 1917 at a cost of 3,600 lives respectively last winter and in the spring, and 7,000 wounded, the bank chose Kelowna to unveil the Lt.-Col. Nigel Whittaker, commandnew version of the country’s most popuer of the Kelonwa-based B.C. Dragoons, lar bank note Wedspoke at the introducnesday. tion of the $20 note The announceduring Wednesday’s ment was made news conference at simultaneously with the Brig. Angle Arsimilar announcemoury in Kelowna. ments in Calgary, OtHe called the Battawa, Montreal and on tle of Vimy Ridge a Prince Edward Island, pivotal moment in said Bank of Canada Canadian history. officials. And he said he The new $20 bill, was pleased to see the latest to be remade the sacrifice of Canusing polymer, a adians in uniform smooth, durable film, recognized on the features the same country’s money high-tech security fea“It’s wonderful tures included on the that men and women $50 and $100 notes. of Canada’s milThey include itary are being recmetallic holographic ognized,” said WhitDOUG FARROW/CONTRIBUTOR portraits of the Queen taker. SHOWCASING the new $20 and the Peace Tow“It’s fitting that Canadian bill are Lt.-Col. Nigel er in Ottawa, a large they are being reclear window, special Whittaker and Isabelle Jacques, membered on bank numbering and bornotes of a country a senior analyst with the Bank of ders, raised ink secthat strives to be a Canada. tions and a frosted force for good in the maple leaf window. world.” All the features are visible on both Trevor Frers, the Bank of Canada’s sides of the bill. senior regional representative for currenWhile the bill remains predominantcy in B.C. and the Yukon, said the new ly green in colour, it also features an uppolymer bills will last more than 2 1/2 dated portrait of the Queen on the front. times longer than existing paper bills. The back, however features a picture of the Canadian National Vimy MeSee Money A7 ASSISTANT EDITOR
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SANTA CLAUS himself will be making an appearance at Quail’s Gate’s Sugar Plum Fair in West Kelowna, Sunday, Nov. 18. The fair is in support of Ballet Kelowna, represented here by dancers Raelynn Heppell and Davin Luce.
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It’s a craft sale, art show, sip and savour opportunity and even a chance to take a photo of the kids with the big, jolly guy in the red suit—plus it’s a fundraiser for Ballet Kelowna and local food banks. Get a jump on Christmas shopping at the annual Sugar Plum Fair at Quails’ Gate Estate Winery on Boucherie Road in West Kelowna Sunday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be local artisans such as Jean-Ann Copley with her stained glass, Ray Jurys’ wood work, Betty Gordon’s clay jewelry, Vera Gibault’s bead jewelry, Andrea McFadden’s lavender products, Annabel Stanley’s wicker art, Giselle Gaspar’s unique jewelry and Laurette Kropp’s skin care products for sale. Santa will hold court in the historic Allison log home on the winery grounds, the Old Vines Restaurant will be open for dining, and there will be wine sipping in the wine shop—including seasonal mulled wine and treats. Bring your non-perishable food items to donate to the food bank and enjoy a festive afternoon with dancers from Ballet Kelowna and carollers to entertain. You can also learn how to make Christmas decorations, with a little help from Santa.
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