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February 18, 2015
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Parents took to the microphones to plead for more information from School District 23 before decisions are made on how to redraw student catchment areas in Lake Country. ...............................
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Domestic violence comes out of the shadows with social media. Technology can be used to ease risk, fear for victims. ...............................
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Family fun on the ice
Flyers
Ellie and Robin McMorran find a place to drop a line through the ice on Beaver Lake.
■ Bulk Barn ■ Home Depot
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■ Hometown Kelowna ■ Jysk ■ Rona ■ Save On Foods ■ Shoppers Drug Mart ■ Smartsource ■ Staples
Something new for youngsters to do on ice–drop a line, catch a fish Organizers of an ice fishing community event held at Beaver Lake earlier this month were extremely happy with the turnout. The free introductory get-together attracted 125 participants, even after it was moved at the last minute from Vernon to Beaver Lake.
The conditions were very wet and slushy at Beaver Lake but that didn’t stop the ambitious young anglers from showing up and trying their luck on the ice. Fishing was on the slow side but participants were able to get some
first hand knowledge about ice fishing, thanks to multiple ice fishing tents equipped with underwater cameras for the kids to get a “fish eye view” of the underwater world. Ice fishing rods and reels were also provided for each participant and the kids took turns cycling
through the tents and watching as fish swam by the camera. The event was a huge success thanks to all the volunteers, organizing groups, sponsors and most thanks to the fam-
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