by SM | Nov 21, 2023 | Home Page Feature, News
The North Okanagan Hospice Society (NOHS) has been selected by Horse Drawn Okanagan as their charity of choice this year! Each year, Horse Drawn Okanagan donates all the funds raised through sponsorship to a different charitable organization. This year, NOHS was...
by SM | Nov 21, 2023 | News
Image: Paul Martin, Andrew Gottfred (Lake City Casino) and NOHS executive director Lisa Matthews. Lake City Casino held a fall frenzy slot tournament with 64 participants competing for 15,000 casino points. The entry fee $1,600 was donated to support programs and...
by SM | Nov 21, 2023 | News
At a time where large grocery chains are being summoned to parliamentary hearings on price gouging, a local independent grocer was busy giving back to the community. The 15th annual Butcher Boys Grocery Memorial Hospice Fundraiser brought in $30,263.25, a $10,000...
by SM | Nov 8, 2023 | Home Page Feature, News
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Location: North Okanagan Hospice Society, 3506 27th Avenue, Vernon, BC Grief doesn’t take a holiday. We now are entering a challenging time of year for people experiencing loss, grief, and bereavement. The...
by SM | Nov 7, 2023 | Home Page Feature, News
The Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans Unit #5 has had a good year with the organizations Saturday meat draw and that is good news for dozens of local charities. The most recent round of donations brings the total to over $30,000 for the year, including four post...
by SM | Oct 31, 2023 | Home Page Feature, News
On the upcoming Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) in Mexico, people celebrate and honor deceased loved ones. The celebration typically involves various traditions such as ofrendas and calaveras. It’s important to note that the Day of the Dead is a deeply rooted...