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Sadie Scott, four, can see Vernon and Okanagan Lake as she peeks out of the viewing area at Davison Orchards Wednesday.
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Kalamalka Lake has been nominated as the best public space in Canada. The Canadian Institute of Planners is currently in the midst of its annual competition to recognize the country’s special places. “Kalamalka Lake is central to the identity of Lake Country, Vernon and Coldstream, and is probably one of the most photographed lakes in the Okanagan Valley due to its outstanding colour and character, not to mention its value as a natural and recreational resource,” said Mark Koch, Lake Country’s director of planning and development. Generations of residents and visitors have enjoyed the shores and waters of Kalamalka Lake for recreation and a
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Kalamalka Lake is in the running to be named best public space in Canada. source of drinking water. It has played a role in the development of orchards and
vineyards and it is a critical part of First Nations culture. “There is an urban legend here that says Kalamalka Lake was named one of the 10 most beautiful lakes in the world by National Geographic back in the 1960s,” said Mary Jo O’Keefe, a Vernon councillor. “When you see the colours of the lake start to change and the streaks of turquoise into the lake’s depths it is not hard to believe that this is truly a special place in a very special corner of the world.” The contest closes Sept. 23 and people can vote at www.cip-icu.ca/greatplaces/ en/place.asp?id=6198 “We hope everyone shares our belief that Kalamalka Lake is one of the best places in Canada and will vote in the contest,” said Jim Garlick, Coldstream mayor.
Movie-making is hard work but a Hollywood production crew is exploring the North Okanagan. Walt Disney Pictures’ Tomorrowland, starring George Clooney and Hugh Laurie, has been shooting in Enderby, Grindrod and Armstrong since Aug. 19. “Everyone has been working like crazy but people have had time to get out and enjoy the area,” said Lee Anne Muldoon, the movie’s publicist. However, while there have been reported sightings, Muldoon insists Clooney is not touring around. “No, absolutely not,” she said. Tomorrowland has a crew John Trainor of about 300 people. “The new Fairfield Inn in Vernon has rooms out for them and Fortune’s Landing in Enderby is full,” said John Trainor, Okanagan Film Commission chairperson. “They have cleaned out Askew’s Foods of triple A steaks. There’s a lot of cash going back into the North Okanagan.” Trainor was on the set for three hours last week. “It’s very cool. There are two 100-foot booms up and we saw the shooting of a stuntman,” he said. The $250 million budget production will be in the region until about mid-September. “Everything is going per schedule including even the weather,” said Muldoon. There have been no problems with local residents trying to interrupt the action. “The public has been extremely respectful,” said Muldoon. “They understand that we are running a closed set and we thank the people of the North Okanagan for giving us the room to work.” Trainor is confident that Tomorrowland will translate into other big-budget movies coming to the region. “They Tomorrowland (crew) are blown away by the incredible scenery. They will go and talk about it and the impact will snowball,” he said. Tomorrowland will be released in theatres Dec. 12, 2014.
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