Long-time business in the Capri Mall, His N Hers Ladies Fashions is closing. Owner, George Wasyliw at 80 years of age is retiring. George has owned the popular ladies clothing store for over 25 years. He purchased it from well-known locals Walter and Sharon Fehr, who also owned the store for 25 years previous to that. The shop has had three locations in the Capri Mall over a 35-year period and was originally opened in Mission Park Shopping Centre. His N Hers has always been known for specializing in fitting real women in jeans. They were a shop in a shop for FDJ French Dressing Jeans as well as many other brands of comfy classic clothes. The store has been managed by well-known local gal Lise Anne Doiron for over 20 years who was also the store’s head buyer. His N Hers had many long-time staff who loved their customers. George and his wife Cherie are planning on travelling in their RV and enjoying their home in Puerto Vallarta. Drop into His N Hers as they are offering 50% off everything in the store.
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Kelowna Professional Group (KPG) on the 15th Floor of Landmark 6 is a large private clinic serving Kelowna and area for decades. Kelowna Psychologists Group supports assessment services to the Professional Group with easy access referrals. KPG has welcomed two new clinicians. Rayen McLeod, MSW, RSW has joined their Couple’s Treatment Team and their Adolescent and Adult Clinician Group. Takhir Almazbekov has joined their team as a Registered Massage Therapist & Certified Hypnotherapist. Takhir is unique in his extensive experience treating challenging pain and his second career as a Certified Hypnotherapist addressing addiction, pain and trauma history through a narrative approach. Treatment coverage through workplace EAP’s, dirt billing to Blue Cross, ICBC and First Nations Services. Requests for hypnotherapy is a private fee only service. Call 250-762-2525.
Uptown Rutland Business Association (URBA) After Hours is September 4th, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Valleyview Funeral Home, 165 Valleyview Road. Join them for an evening of live music and a BBQ featuring singer-songwriter Pam Ferens. Pam started in talent contests, eventually placing in the top two performers of a national music contest. Nashville came calling in 1995 when she released four songs through the Comstock Label. www.ourrutland.ca
Perseval & Young Cheesemongers, located at 1046 Richter Street, is celebrating their 5th anniversary in business. The specialty cheese shop will celebrate their milestone on Friday, August 30th, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. From a cheese-loving dream born in Galway, Ireland, to opening their doors after more than a decade of dreaming, Phil Perseval and Desiree Young have come a long way. They are excited to see their North End neighbourhood thriving with new breweries, an ethical butcher and locally owned restaurants. Join them to enjoy samples of their favourite cheeses. And, they have scored another bushel of the coveted French butter. www.persevalandyoung.ca
Kelowna & District S.H.A.R.E Society at 581 Gaston Avenue is hosting a Free Community Giveaway on September 7th from noon to 2:30 p.m. All items are free, and it is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be no holds, and the items must be taken away immediately. Their last event was a huge success, and they are hoping that the public will come out and support the giveaway again. Free is good! Everything will be set up in their truck cage, which is next to the store. There will be kitchen items, furniture, electronics, household items, decorations and lots more.
Associated Canadian Travellers (ACT) and United Commercial Travelers (UCT) Kelowna West 1003 have donated $2,000.00 to Starbright Children’s Development Center. They also received a donation from the associations for $5,000.00 for winning the United Commercial Travelers Bridge of Friendship Award. Rick Warner is the President of ACT/UCT Kelowna West 1003.
The City of Kelowna has partnered with GreenStep Solutions to launch GreenStep Certified, a program to help businesses go green and take climate action. The program goal is to drive measurable emissions reductions and environmental stewardship through the promotion of energy efficiency, water conservation, low-carbon transportation, waste reduction, ecosystem restoration and other climate action initiatives, which help business owners save costs and reduce emissions in alignment with the City of Kelowna’s climate and environmental goals. The GreenStep Certified program is open to all types of Kelowna businesses and supports them in identifying, prioritizing and advancing climate action for improved environmental sustainability. FortisBC is supporting the program by subsidizing a portion of the cost of certification for its customers. For program information and to book a free consultation visit GreenStep Certified – Kelowna. Wendy Wright is the Sales Manager of GreenStep Solutions Inc.
Congratulation to Ahmad Taher Saleh, operations manager of both the Four Points by Sheraton Kelowna Airport and Hampton Inn & Suites Kelowna who has been awarded Marriott’s Operations Manager of the Year for 2023. The award highlights Ahmad’s outstanding leadership, dedication and significant impact on the hotel. Jason Guyitt is the General Manager of both hotels.
Glen Stoten, Regional Manager - Canada of WestJet in Kelowna is leading a team of WestJet Canadian Airport Leaders in the Hope Air Haul for Hope – Pulling for Patients event on September 18th, 2024 at KF Aerospace Centre for Excellence. WestJet gives thousands of seats per year to this incredible cause that allows families with medical needs to fly to hospitals that they would not otherwise be able to afford. Their biggest hurdle is awareness, as many people in need are not aware of the services that WestJet provides. They will be providing a WestJet plane for the plane pull designed to test the WestJet team on their grit, strength and teamwork. A small group will pull a commercial aircraft 100M, competing against their own abilities and the clock. They are fundraising to make sure that Hope Air can continue to fund life-saving travel for medical care. Since 1986, Hope Air has provided over 170,000 travel arrangement for individuals, families and children across Canada. Visit www.support.hopeair.ca (Haul for Hope).
If you are a Seattle Seahawks football fan getting excited about the upcoming season, the Okanagan Sea Hawkers Football Club is ready to match that energy. The Okanagan’s most die-hard Seahawks fans have had a local booster club chapter since 2017 and recently held their AGM. This year’s executive is Brad McKinnon, President; Richard McAdam, Vice-Chair and Vice-President, Membership; Jason Keis, Secretary; John Davey, Treasurer; Deb White and Kyle Ferguson, Directors at Large. The club has set up their game watch party schedule at Pretty Not Bad in Kelowna and Match Eatery in Vernon, with prizes and contest for members. I’m sure I’ll need to drop in and join them at one of the games. To join this group of football lover visit www.facebook/com/OKBCSeahawkers or email okanagan@seahawkers.org.
Rad Relish Co. of West Kelowna has won the 2024 Indigenous Business Award (IBA) for Business of the Year – One to Two Person Enterprise from the BC Achievement Foundation. This award program shares remarkable stories of Indigenous business excellence, while setting an inspiring example for the next generation of entrepreneurs. By recognizing outstanding people and businesses, the IBA gives voice to Indigenous entrepreneurship while modelling success for others to follow. Rad Relish is owned and operated by partners Kyla King and Garrett Millsap. The relish is the creation of Garrett’s grandmother, Peggy Millsap, now 95 years of age. See Straight from DeHart article dated September 15th, 2021.
Happy 50th Anniversary Frank and Marla Stewart (Aug. 31).
CanScribe Kelowna is partnering with the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples to help student access funds for their online education. This funding is targeted to assist non-status Indigenous persons access funding they normally would be unable to take advantage of. The funding comes through the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training program through the Canadian government. Courses eligible for funding are Dental Administrative Assistant, Healthcare Records Clerk, CompTIA A+ Certification. Medical Transcription and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist. www.canscribe.com
Tom Dyck has joined the Board of Directors of The Okanagan College Foundation for a four-year term. Tom is a retired senior executive who has worked in banking at a national and international level for a large part of his career. He has sat on many boards over the years, both non and for profit and is sure to bring a unique perspective, having worked in both the U.S. and Canada and on non-profit boards in each. The Okanagan Foundation is always looking for engaged community leaders to join their Board of Directors. To learn more, visit www.okanagancollegefoundation.ca.
Birthdays of the week – Happy 70th Marla Stewart (Aug. 25); Happy 65th Don Plant (Sept. 2); Happy 65th John Mikoliunas (Sept. 3); Susan MacNeil (Aug. 28); Lucy Benwell (Aug. 28); Cheryl Bullee (Aug. 29); Garry Appleton (Aug. 29); Geert Maas (Aug. 29); Dave Hoeght (Aug. 30); Roseanne Ting-Mak Brown (Aug. 31); Craig Hall (Aug. 31); Ron Crosby (Aug. 31); John Bregolisse (Sept. 1); Anne-Marie Hamilton (Sept, 2); Debbie MacKinnon (Sept. 2); Steve Mandl (Sept. 3); Dennis Gabelhouse (Sept. 3); Bruce Smith (Sept. 3); Barry Spring (Sept. 3).
The Specialty Bakery Birthday Cake Winner of the week is Anne Marie Hamilton. Anne Marie, please pick up your birthday cake from any Specialty Bakery location by September 3/2024.
Maxine DeHart is a Kelowna City Councillor and local hotelier. Phone her at 250-979-4546 or 250-862-7662. E-mail max@maxinedehart.ca
