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Darryl

KCR: ‘I want to give back’

KCR Community Resources shares stories of its volunteers in a weekly column

  • Dec 2, 2021

 

Team Jilly’s 12 Days of Giving Campaign runs from Dec. 1 to 12. In 2020, with generous donations from local businesses and individuals, 32 families in need were supported.

Help Jillian Harris support families in need this holiday season

Donate during the 12 Days of Giving for entry to win prizes from some favourite brands

  • Nov 30, 2021

 

Adien

KCR: Volunteers shape the direction of people’s lives

KCR Community Resources shares stories of its volunteers in a weekly column

  • Nov 25, 2021

 

Jillian Harris and Team Jilly have joined with Do Some Good to engage the community, support local causes and amplify the many amazing stories that non-profit organizations share. Join her for the 12 Days of Christmas campaign, Dec. 1 to 12.

Jillian Harris joins Do Some Good to drive more community impact

Team Jilly’s 12 Days of Giving campaign runs Dec. 1 to 12

  • Nov 22, 2021
Jillian Harris and Team Jilly have joined with Do Some Good to engage the community, support local causes and amplify the many amazing stories that non-profit organizations share. Join her for the 12 Days of Christmas campaign, Dec. 1 to 12.
Dress for success

KCR: Heart and Soul volunteers empower women locally

KCR Community Resources shares stories of its volunteers in a weekly column

  • Nov 18, 2021
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KCR: Sharing a story of ‘informal volunteering’

A personal account from Randal Friesen highlights how volunteering doesn’t need to be an organized effort

(Contributed/KCR)
If you haven’t done so, you should move your clock back one hour as Daylight Savings Time ended at 2 a.m. Nov. 7. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Friendly reminder to ‘fall back’

Daylight Savings Time ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7 and you should have put your clocks back one hour

If you haven’t done so, you should move your clock back one hour as Daylight Savings Time ended at 2 a.m. Nov. 7. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Jen Zielinski

KCR: Volunteering is a part of who I am

KCR Community Resources shares stories of its volunteers in a weekly column

  • Nov 4, 2021
Jen Zielinski
Chris Swanson, Shane Cowie, and Ryan Hunter with prizes won at the fishing derby. (Contributed by Ryan Hunter)

‘Good honest fun’: Fishing derby draws anglers from across B.C’s Interior

Black Pearl Fishing Adventures brings traditional fishing derby back after hiatus

Chris Swanson, Shane Cowie, and Ryan Hunter with prizes won at the fishing derby. (Contributed by Ryan Hunter)
The Scoop for the week of Oct. 23-30. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)

VIDEO: The Scoop: Top headlines in Revelstoke this week

Halloween edition: Josh Piercey recaps the top news items in Revelstoke this week

The Scoop for the week of Oct. 23-30. (Josh Piercey/Revelstoke Review)
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KCR: Volunteers make an impact by bringing skills and knowledge

KCR Community Resources shares stories of its volunteers in a weekly column

  • Oct 28, 2021
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Celia Manson

KCR: Volunteering is following Your Strengths

KCR Community Resources shares stories of its volunteers in a weekly column

  • Oct 21, 2021
Celia Manson
Basic jobs like cleaning out your gutters in the late fall can help avert disaster later in the year, and save money on energy bills. (Contributed photo)

Credit Union staff make a difference throughout Okanagan

Day of Difference sees employees lend a hand where needed

Basic jobs like cleaning out your gutters in the late fall can help avert disaster later in the year, and save money on energy bills. (Contributed photo)
Melissa Scaman. (Contributed)

KCR: Volunteers help clients feel valued and refreshed

Melissa Scaman relocated to the Okanagan from Edmonton to take on the…

  • Oct 14, 2021
Melissa Scaman. (Contributed)
The new Lake Country Community Fridge has officially opened at the Winfield United Church on Woodsdale Road. (Facebook photo)

Community fridge opens in Lake Country

Fridge found at Winfield United Church; judgment-free zone

The new Lake Country Community Fridge has officially opened at the Winfield United Church on Woodsdale Road. (Facebook photo)
Ethel Robidoux

KCR: Volunteering serves seniors, newcomers and community

KCR Community Resources shares stories of its volunteers in a weekly column

  • Oct 7, 2021
Ethel Robidoux
Mick Trodden, an 11-year employee at the market, said he’d use his bonus to visit his grandchildren. Photo: Laurie Tritschler

B.C. grocer hands out thousands in employee bonuses amid regional staffing shortages

The extra cash followed a busy summer, says store owner Jean-Marc Pesant

Mick Trodden, an 11-year employee at the market, said he’d use his bonus to visit his grandchildren. Photo: Laurie Tritschler
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KCR: Local passion project launches national organization

KCR Community Resources shares stories of its volunteers in a weekly column

  • Sep 30, 2021
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Terry Scott. (Contributed)

KCR: Volunteering is being part of the solution

KCR Community Resources shares stories of its volunteers in a weekly column

Terry Scott. (Contributed)
Jolene Grigg, manager (Craftsman Collision – Kelowna) and Del Horsley, manager (Craftsman Collision – Rutland). (Contributed)

Okanagan businesses help raise over $30K for wildfire recovery

Craftsman Collision’s matched-donation fundraiser supported the Canadian Red Cross’s B.C. Wildfire campaign

Jolene Grigg, manager (Craftsman Collision – Kelowna) and Del Horsley, manager (Craftsman Collision – Rutland). (Contributed)