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Earned Media from dHz Media
2009-2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004-2003
January 2, 2010 
B.C. resort offers instant activities; Buyers keen on ready-made recreation It's all about families, says an official with a four-season resort in B.C. -more-
December 18, 2009  
 
 
 
Celebrate winter in B.C. Ski season is almost here! Now, where to go to find the deepest powder, the most-challenging black-diamond run or the gentlest bunny trail? -more-
November 3, 2009 
Magic Carpet expansion adds to family fun
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
recently announced they are continuing to build the ultimate B.C.
Rockies experience with a significant investment to make their ski hill
even more family friendly. -more-
October 24, 2009 
You be the judge at East Kootenay Wine FestivalYou don't have to go all the way to the Okanagan to sample a variety of wonderful B.C. wines. -more-
October 13, 2009 
Judgement Day: guests to judge at 8th annual wine festival
Fairmont
Hot Springs Resort is offering guests the chance to sip, soak and judge B.C.’s
finest wines as it hosts eighth Annual East Kootenay Wine Festival on Saturday,
November 7. -more-
October, 2009
Reprinted from Western Investor
Doing the Math
A combination of blowout prices and near record-low mortgage rates are creating some sweet deals in B.C.’s cottage country this fall. -more-
August 28, 2009 
Fairmont hosts Fear of Frying The
fun, informative cooking show Fear of Frying, just finished taping at Fairmont Hot Springs. -more-
August 7, 2009
Reprinted from Business in Vancouver
Rise Attracts Buyers
The Rise, a master-planned community, is attracting buyers. -more-
August 5, 2009 
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Editor of Western Standard and news editor at 660 News joins
dHz Media
Matt Stuart, former editor of Western Standard magazine who was also the news editor of 660 News in Calgary, has joined dHz Media. -more-
August 1, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Taking the Plunge
When it comes to finding a place to spend the summer, kids don't really care about the prices or the marketplace. -more-
July 27, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Youth Fun Set to Tee Off
Looking to entertain the kids this summer in a fun way? Fairmont Hot Springs is offering Youth Golf and Adventure Programs for kids ages 7 to 14. -more-
July 25, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Next week: Things are humming along at resort in B.C.
Teaser for next weekend's recreational property section in the Calgary Herald. -more-
July 20, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Young Trio Ready to Battle for Many Years
Deep-thinkers
have come up with a program
that combines golf lessons
and play with team-building activities,
bear awareness, survival skills
training, hiking and other outdoor
fun activities. -more-
July 11, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
FULL STEAM AHEAD: FIRST PHASE RELEASED
Of all the places to escape for fun and recreation, many Calgarians would likely rate the Columbia Valley as one of the top favourites -and no wonder. -more-
July 09, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
AROUND TOWN
According to a recent Royal LePage Recreational Property Report, there are still plenty of Canadians who feel that a vacation home is a sound investment and are willing to make decisions at this time to fulfil dreams. -more-
2009
Reprinted from Wine Access
THE CELLARS AT THE RISE
Through her Okanagan Hills Development Company, entrepreneur Leona Snider is developing this winery as one of the attractions to draw people to a $1-billion hilltop resort and residential development at the western edge of Vernon.-more-
June 27, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
THAT’S THE SPIRIT
A Calgary interior designer is putting her special touch to Mountain Spirit resort and Spa in Kimberley, B.C. -more-
June 20, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
SPA TOURISTS TARGETED
Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa in Kimberley, B. C., is targeting a growing number of spa tourists and recreational home buyers. -more-
June 20, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
CITY DESIGNER FEATURED
One of Calgary's own is featured at the alpine retreat of Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa in Kimberley, B. C. -more-
June 20, 2009
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
RISE LIQUIDATOR SELLS 5 LOTS The decision of the developer of the stalled Rise community in the Okanagan to liquidate completed neighbourhoods has resulted in the sale of five building lots in three weeks. -more-
June 6, 2009
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
EXISTING INVENTORY ON THE
BLOCK IN STALLED DEVELOPMENT The developer of the stalled Rise community in the Okanagan has decided to liquidate existing inventory in completed neighbourhoods. -more-
June 19, 2009
Reprinted from Coast Reporter
FAMILY FUN IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY
Early on a spring morning the sun is already heating things up on the warm side of the Rockies in B.C.’s Columbia Valley. Even novice golf skills aren’t enough to put a chill on the first tee box at Riverside golf course. -more-
June 19, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald Swerve
PEACEFUL, EASY FEELING
A Calgary designer strikes a balance between country and chic at a resort getaway in Kimberley, B.C.-more-
June 5, 2009
Reprinted from Real Estate Cahnnel
RESORT SPA IN KIMBERLEY RESPONDS TO
CHANGING MARKET WITH "TRY BEFORE YOU BUY"
Vacation home buyers are finding peace of mind this year at Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa. -more-
June 2, 2009
Reprinted from Inveremere Valley Echo
FHS RESORT OFFERS ECO TOUR PROGRAMS
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is aiming at education for vacationers through its eco tours this summer. -more-
May 2009
Reprinted from Western Investor
BANKING ON AN UPTURN
East Kootenay Spirit: value and patience- not price cuts- anchor sales strategies -more-
May 30, 2009
Recording of XL103 FM Golf Tour show
GOLF TOUR
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s director of golf, Peter Smith, interviewed by Hal Gardiner -sound clip-
May 30, 2009
Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star
A Vernon resort has accelerated attempts to overcome financial challenges. -more-
May 28, 2009
Reprinted from Canadian Architect
ZEIDLER ARCHITECTS CHALLENGE VANCOUVER BUSINESSES
TO SUPPORT UNICEF'S UNITE FOR CHILDREN CAMPAIGN
Zeidler Partnership Architects is challenging Vancouver’s business community to come out and support UNICEF’s 2nd Annual Unite with Art Auction and Gala that benefits children battling AIDS and works to halt the spread of the pandemic. -more-
May 26, 2009
Reprinted from Inveremere Valley Echo
FORE THE NATURE TRUST OF B.C.
Riverside Golf Course hosted 21 teams last Thursday at the season opening fundraiser “Fore The Nature Trust of B.C.” -more-
May 20, 2009
BREAKFAST TELEVISION'S SUSAN FOX TALKS BEAR
SAFETY WITH NATURALIST FROM FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS
Calgary Breakfast Television, May 20, 2009 -video clip-
May 23, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
ENJOY AN IDYLLIC VACATION AT HUMMINGBIRD
This is an idyllic place.The water is calm, the sky is blue and flowers bloom from the carefully tended planters that sit only feet from the sandy beach. -more-
May 16, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
RESORT HUMMING ALONG
Hummingbird Beach Resort is humming along. -more
April 21, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
COURSES UP AND RUNNING
All three courses at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort are up and running at the B.C. hot-spot. -more-
April 21, 2009
Recording of The FAN 960 morning show
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort’s director of golf, Peter Smith, interviewed by Doug Kirkwood on The Fan 960’s morning show. -sound clip-
April 19, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
GOURMET GOLF
The Fairmont Hot Springs Resort recently overhauled its menu at its three courses in the Columbia Valley to offer a wider variety of sandwiches, appetizers and entrées. -more-
April 19, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
MOUNTAIN PLAYGROUND
Some courses are set on mountain slopes, such as the ultra-dramatic Greywolf at Panorama, while others — only a short drive away, such as Riverside at Fairmont — are located at valley bottom along the headwaters of the Columbia River. -more-
April 17, 2009
Reprinted from Fort McMurray Today
LUXURIOUS HOMES IN THE MOUNTAINS
Framed by the majestic Rocky Mountains, Silver Creek Lodge is a building of presence, elegance and style, boasting a distinct Asian theme while remaining true to its breathtaking surroundings. -more-
April 16, 2009
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
GOLF COURSES READY TO TEE OFF
Tuesday's snowfall was a reminder that we may not have seen the last of winter, but it wasn't enough to stop a number of area golf courses from opening their door for hordes of eager players. -more-
April 15, 2009
Reprinted from Okotoks Western Wheel
ALBERTANS NOT SHYING AWAY FROM VACATION HOMES
When foothills residents want to play in the snow, lie in the sun and soak in hot mineral water they head to the Columbia Valley. -more-
April 11, 2009
ASIAN INFLUENCE ABOUNDS AT SILVER CREEK LODGE
Framed by the majestic Rocky Mountains, Silver Creek Lodge is a building of presence, elegance and style, boasting a distinct Asian theme, while remaining true to its breathtaking surroundings. -more-
April 8, 2009
Reprinted from Boomer Golf News
The Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Riverside Golf Course was the first resort course to open in the Columbia Valley on March 26. -more-
April 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
HOT SPRINGS INTO ACTION, AS FAIRMONT OPENS FOR BIZ
Fairmont Hot Springs resort is the place to be this year for a unique B.C. Rockies experinece -more-
April 4, 2009
Reprinted from CBC-Eye Openner
ENCANA, DEVELOPER DEFER KEY PART OF BOW BUILDING
CBC Eye Openner Podcast -sound clip-
April 3, 2009
Rerinted from The Globe and Mail
FINANCING SECURED FOR CALGARY'S BOW TOWER
Sufficient money to complete the 58-storey, two million-square-foot trophy that will be the tallest Canadian tower west of Toronto -more-
April 3, 2009
Reprinted from The Valley
THE CLUBS ARE OUT IN FAIRMONT
Under the leadership of Peter Smith, the new director of golf, a new golf experience is being created at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort as they continue to invest in the future and refine their amenities. -more
April 1, 2009
Recording of CBC News
ZEIDLER’S DAVID JEFFERIES COMMENTS ON
THE PROGRESS OF ENCANA’S THE BOW
CBC News at six -video clip-
April 1, 2009
Reprinted from CBC News
ENCANA, DEVELOPER DEFER KEY PART OF BOW BUILDING
Construction of the south tower of the Bow office complex in downtown Calgary, billed as a symbol of Canada's economic power shift to the west, has been deferred. -more-
March 31, 2009
Recording of CFCN
ZEIDLER’S DAVID JEFFERIES COMMENTS ON
THE PROGRESS OF ENCANA’S THE BOW
CFCN News, Calgary -video clip-
March 31, 2009
Reprinted from Invermere Valley Echo
FAIRMONT PUTS FRESH FOOT FORWARD
The Rockies at Riverside Pub, formerly known as the Sportsman's Pub, Dapper’s Landing and the Mountainside Clubhouse are up for renovation, with the Riverside Pub opening earlier this month. -more-
March 28, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
INVUE EPITOME OF SOPHISTICATION IN KELOWNA
Imagine the lifestyle that comes with high-end cruise ships - the amenities, the views, the sun and relaxation. -more-
March 28, 2009
MIXING IT UP IN KITZ
Hahnenkamm a cruiser or racer's dream holiday
"When you hit Kitzbuhel, you want to be at your peak."
Ken Read's words echoed in my head as I navigated the icy turns of Kitzbuhel's legendary Hahnenkamm. -more-
March 27, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
WEATHER DELAYS TEE-OFFS
It looks like the best bet for golfers wanting to hit a ball within hailing distance of Calgary this weekend remains the BMO Centre. -more-
March 26, 2009
Reprinted from Caledon Citizen
ZEIDLER SELECTED AS ARCHITECT FOR
PEEL MEMORIAL REDEVELOPMENT
William Osler Health Centre (Osler) formally announced this week the selection of Zeidler Partnership Architects as the prime architectural firm that will lead the design of a redeveloped Peel Memorial Hospital site. -more-
March 21, 28, 2009
TECHNOLOGY BOOSTS BOTTOM LINE
IT workers create efficiencies in tough times
Companies cutting costs in the downturn are increasingly turning to technology solutions to help create efficiencies, a trend that has bolstered the career prospects of anybody who specializes in the broad tech sector, resulting in cost savings for employers and new career opportunities for young graduates. -more-
Spring 2009
Reprinted from Resorts Magazine
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT
Winds of change at revered valley resort
A strong focus on family-fun is at the heart of an ambitious multi-million dollar plan to redevelop Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, one of the landmark vacation and recreation properties in the whole Columbia Valley. -more-
March 17, 2009
Reprinted from Invermere Valley Echo
GOLF COURSES READY FOR SWING
There has been shuffling of top staff entering this season, with some of the noted names in the valley’s golf community moving to different courses. -more-
Spring 2009
Reprinted from Resorts Magazine
FEAR AND CHILLIN’ IN FAIRMONT
Not exactly what Hunter Thompson experienced in Vegas, but life altering all the same
So there I was on a cool, crisp early winter morning at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski hill. -more-
March 14, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
EMBRACE WINTER WITH AN ECO-ADVENTURE
Yes, it's likely here to stay for at least another couple of months. We're talking about winter, so why not embrace it with some True North fun. -more-
March 13, 2009
Reprinted from The Valley
PETER SMITH MOVES TO FAIRMONT
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, the largest golf operator in B.C.'s Columbia Valley, is excited to welcome Peter Smith as their new director of golf operations. -more-
Spring 2009
Reprinted from Resorts Magazine
WELCOME TO... COLUMBIA VALLEY, B.C.
THE VALLEY OF A THOUSAND PEAKS
The crisp, fresh mountain air, the swoosh of skiers gliding on the area’s powderperfect snow, the enveloping warmth of its world-famous hot springs, and the distinctive thwack of a nine-iron hitting a golf ball in the sweet spot, it is the symphonic background to the outdoor enthusiasts’ paradise that is the Columbia Valley. -more-
March 6, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
ZEIDLER IS CHOSEN TO DESIGN
THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE IN CAMROSE
The Calgary office of Zeidler Partnership Architects has been selected to design the University of Alberta's Performing Arts Centre at the Augustana campus in Camrose. -more-
March 5, 2009
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
NATURAL SLICE OF HEAVEN WINTERIZES
Eco-adventures, wilderness pursuits packages offered at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort
It was surprisingly quiet as the eight Alaskan Huskies and the sled they were pulling surged out of the forest and into an alpine meadow surrounded by snow-capped peaks of the Purcell Mountains. -more-
Spring 2009
Reprinted from Resorts Magazine
VALLEY HO!
All-season outdoor fun awaits the whole family in Columbia Valley
Columbia Valley is a four-season outdoor recreation hotspot where many get to escape from it all. -more-
March 4, 2009
Reprinted from Golf News Now
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS NAMES
NEW DIRECTOR OF GOLF
Peter Smith has been named director of golf operations for the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort located in the Columbia Valley of British Columbia. -more-
February 27, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
PETER SMITH MOVES UP TO FAIRMONT
Those keeners already planning their golf season will be pleased to learn that Fairmont Hot Springs has enticed one of the Columbia Valley's top professionals to become its new director of golf operations. -more-
February 24, 2009
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
BOWLING PROPRIETOR STRIKES DEAL TO BUY GOLF COURSE
Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club and its nearby nine-hole golf academy and driving range in Coquitlam are both being sold to a local bowling proprietor. -more-
February 21, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
CALGARIANS HAVE SPIRIT
After shushing down the ski runs, gliding along the cross-country trails, or dropping that birdie putt on the final hole, it might just be time to hit the spa for a massage or soak in a hot tub. -more-
February 18, 2009
Reprinted from The Province
SMITH MOVING TO FAIRMONT
Peter Smith, the first and only director of golf at Greywolf on Panorama Mountain, is leaving after 11 years of lovingly attending to one of the very best golf courses in the province for Intrawest. -more-
February 14, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
ENJOY WORLD-CLASS SKIING AT MOUNTAIN SPIRIT
Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa is located in the Kootenay region of B.C., and offers the best of life to its residents, along with high-end homes and spa amenities appealing to those looking to be pampered. -more-
February 13, 2009
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
SNAP AWAY FOR CHANCE TO WIN
If you're heading to Kimberly don't forget your camera. -more-
February 12, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
ATTENTION KIDS: FERNIE HAS PERFECT V-DAY GIFT FOR PARENTS
The Red Crush rail jam at Kimberley on Valentine's Day is followed by a family glowstick parade. -more-
February 12, 2009
NEW PHOTO CONTEST HAS LUXURY
VACATION UP FOR GRABS
Reprinted from The Kimberley Daily Bulletin
Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa, Kimberley B.C’s only spa resort, is excited to announce the inaugural Spirit of Kimberley Photo Contest. -more-
February 12, 2009
Reprinted from Edmonton Sun
WEEKEND FUN
If you haven't quite decided on whether you are having a Family Day weekend or celebrating Valentine's Day, here are a couple of ideas to help you. -more-
February 12, 2009
Reprinted from Edmonton Sun
TIME TO HIT THE PASSION RUN
What could be better than a little romance in the Rockies this Valentine's Day? -more-
February 5, 2009
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
ANYTHING BOYS CAN DO, GIRLS ...
There's plenty of safe on-piste skiing at Kimberley. 'Try before you buy' now - not skis or snowboards, but ski-in/ski-out condos. -more-
February 2, 2009
SKIING: DISCOVER THE POWER OF THE POWDER HIGHWAY
CRANBROOK, British Columbia – A gloomy pall caps the valley as the lift rattles at the bottom of the mountain. Slowly, it passes into the clouds, a frosty mist hitting passengers in the face as an eerie yellow light envelops the chair. -more-
February 2, 2009
MOUNTAIN SPIRIT RESORT REPORTS STEADY SALES
Reprinted from The Kimberley Daily Bulletin
In ever tougher economic times, recreational property developers are having to become more and more innovative in finding ways to entice people to at least take a look at what they have to offer. -more-
January/February 2009
WINTER GETAWAYS
Reprinted from Vancouver View
Escape to the Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa. Only 20 minutes from the Canadian Rockies International Airport, the newly opened Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa is a picturesque getaway nestled in the Purcell Mountains. -more-
January 29, 2009
SKIING FAIRMONT A FAMILY AFFAIR
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort is offering a family learn-to-ski package that combines ski lessons, an optional snowshoe chocolate fondue and soaking in its natural mineral hot springs. -more-
January 7, 2009
BUYING OUTSIDE THE BOX
While many Canadian investors are trying to lose the queasy feeling in their stomach following the plunge on the TSX, they may be overlooking the best opportunities to come along in the recreational property market for quite some time. -more-
December 27, 2008
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
REFRESH YOUR SPIRIT IN KOOTENAY COUNTRY
The latest destination for the three R’s - rest, relaxation and recreation — in the Canadian Rockies is Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa. -more-
Decemebr 23, 2008
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
ZEIDLER ARCHITECTS POLISH SILVER CREEK
For many, the name Zeidler Partnership Architects is instantly associated with the under construction Bow building. -more-
December 18, 2008
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
'TIS THE WEEK BEFORE CHRISTMAS
With most people distracted by shopping, baking and visiting, the hills are wide open with limited liftlines and plenty of seats available in the lodges. -more-
December 18, 2008
Reprinted from Edmonton Sun
MOUNTAINS OF MERRIMENT
The weekend before Christmas is a wonderful time to go skiing or snowboarding and not just because of the great snow. -more-
November-December 2008
AT A GLANCE... Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa
Reprinted from Resorts Magazine
This 68-suite luxury condominium resort is situated in one of the last ski-in—ski-out locations in Kimberly Alpine Resort, and has spectacular views of the Rockies and Fisher Peak. -more-
November 29, 2008
PINES SET TO GROW
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
A Kelowna area developer eager to stimulate confidence in the real estate market has introduced a limited selection of one-level townhomes priced at $269,900 in its Sonoma Pines community. -more-
December 17, 2008
A SIZZLING START FOR SONOMA PINES 7TH PHASE TOWNHOMES FOR ONLY $269,900!
Reprinted from Business Examiner
It has barely been six weeks since The Rykon Group launched the 7th Phase of Sonoma Pines introducing affordable one level townhomes in a challenging real estate market. -more-
December 16, 2008
VEEN NEW FHSR SKI SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Reprinted from Invermere Valley Echo
A familiar face at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort ski hill is taking on a new role this season. Chris Veen, who first started as a ski instructor during the 1997/98 season will be working full-time this winter as the new Ski School director once the hill opens this Friday. -more-
December 15, 2008
MOUNTAIN SPIRIT RESORT AND SPA HAS SHOW SUITE READY
Reprinted from The Kimberley Daily Bulletin
With one and all worried about the economy, it is good to report a success story. Allyson Hunter, VP of Sales and Marketing, for Mountain Spirit Resort and Spa, located right beside the Trickle Creek Inn in the Resort village, says the project is on time and on budget and opened a two-bedroom show suite this past Saturday. -more-
November-December 2008
AT A GLANCE... Invue
Reprinted from Resorts Magazine
InVue is another jewel in Kelowna’s crown. With this 14-storey luxury condo tower’s central location, walking to Okanagan Lake or shopping is a simple and enjoyable experience. -more-
November 27, 2008
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
WINE ADVENTURE UNCORKED IN B.C.
A glass shattered on the floor and the ringing sound inspired a good-humoured unison of "oooh" around the room. -more-
November 20, 2008
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
WINTER ESCAPE GOES TO THE DOGS
Winter sports seem to be limited to skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing. -more-
November 2008
Reprinted from Western Investor
BUILDERS PUSH GREEN AS NEW HOME SALES SLOW
Alberta home builders continue to push the most aggressive green building programs in the country, even as the housing market cools. -more-
November 2, 2008
Reprinted from Edmonton Sun
SIP AND SOAK IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY
For those not sure what to do between the end of golf season and the start of ski season, a trip to the Kootenay Rockies this fall could fill the void. -more-
November 1, 2008
DEVELOPER DROPS SIZE OF TOWNHOUSES IN KELOWNA
Reprinted from The Vncouver Sun
Rykon 'anticipated a slowdown,' decides to bring to market 1,100-square-foot residences at a trimmed per-square-foot price. -more-
'November 1, 2008
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
A FAIR-A-MONT OF FUN AWAITS
From the snow-capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains,to the breathtaking Columbia River Valley, to the whimsical hoodoos that dot the landscape, in Fairmont. -more-
November 1, 2008
BUYERS GET HOME SWEET HOME DEALS
Reprinted from The Okanagan Sunday
A free car when you buy a townhouse. Price discounts. Rebates of $20,000 to $76,000 when you buy a building lot. The developer paying half of your mortgage interest for two years. -more-
October 25, 2008
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS REFRESHES YOU
Reprinted from The Camrose Canadian
We all know about the Alberta Rockies and what they offer. But, what about the other side of those beautiful mountains?. -more-
October 25, 2008
SIP AND SOAK
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
WINE FESTIVALS - 'Tis the season for wine festivals, and here are two more to get your taste buds into - close to home and on the coast. -more-
October 25, 2008
FAIR WAYS AND DAYS IN FAIRMONT
Reprinted from Canmore Leader
I took my first trip with the World’s Greatest Granddaughter recently. My son and Dilly (daughter-in-law) tell me it’s getting harder to find places that welcome children. -more-
October 24, 2008
A STEAMY AFFAIR
Reprinted from The National Post
Tradition has it that the hot springs of British Columbia were power spots that were used for healing, sacred gatherings, tribal meetings and purification ceremonies. -more-
October 20, 2008
SNAG A PIECE OF WATERFRONT IN OSOYOOS
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
It's been referred to as Napa of the North, and indeed, Osoyoos, B.C., is known for its wine. -more-
October 19, 2008
BARGAINS TO BE HAD SOUTH OF THE BORDER
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
PENTICTON, B.C. - Demand for Okanagan recreation property, especially low- to moderately-priced units, has remained quite strong despite the economic slowdown, say Penticton business leaders. -more-
October 11, 2008
SMOKING WATERS DRAW VISITORS TO KOOTENAYS
Golf, skiing and restorative powers of the water have made Fairmont Hot Springs an international destination
Reprinted from Delta Optimist
Since the days of the First Nations, Fairmont Hot Springs has been known as the place of the smoking waters, a place where the earth's steaming blood has sculpted the landscape and given man the luxury of its soothing waters. -more-
October 11, 2008
THE MAN SPA
NOT UP FOR A BECKHAM 'BOYZILIAN'? JUST GO TO RELAX
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
Be honest, guys. Haven't you always wondered what goes on behind those closed, sweet-smelling doors of a spa? -more-
October 11, 2008
SHOPPING FOR GREEN
NEW ECO-HOME CENTRE ALLOWS BUYERS TO CUSTOMIZE THEIR ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ELEMENTS
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
Glass and plastic bottles. Recycled newspaper. Mulch from discarded and reclaimed lumber. These are the contents one can find in any local garbage bin. -more-
October 10, 2008
SMOKING WATER SOOTHING
Reprinted from Langley Advance
Since the days of the First Nations, Fairmont Hot Springs has been known as the place of the smoking waters. -more-
October 9, 2008
CANADA'S FIRST ECO-HOME INTERPRETIVE CENTRE
Reprinted from Coronation Review
Lifestyle Homes opened Canada's first eco-home building interpretive centre on September 27.
-more-
October 7, 2008
HEALTH BENEFITS OF HOT POOL SOAKING
Now that the busy summer season has passed us by in the Columbia Valley and residents are finding more time for themselves and to visit with friends and family - why not take advantage of some of the tourist amenities our valued visitors travel great distances to experience? -more-
October 4, 2008
BUILDING ON GREEN
Reprinted from Victoria Times Colonist
Glass and plastic bottles. Recycled newspaper. Mulch from discarded and reclaimed lumber. These are the contents one can find in any local garbage bin. -more-
October 4, 2008
GREEN STRIDES
Reprinted from The Ottawa Citizen
Glass and plastic bottles. Recycled newspaper. Mulch from discarded and reclaimed lumber. These are the contents one can find in any local garbage bin. -more-
October 4, 2008
CALGARY HOME DEVELOPER USES RECYCLED MATERIALS FROM DISCARDED, RECLAIMED LUMBER
Reprinted from Cape Breton Post
Glass and plastic bottles. Recycled newspaper. Mulch from discarded and reclaimed lumber. These are the contents one can find in any local garbage bin. -more-
October 3, 2008
CALGARY HOME DEVELOPER USES RECYCLED MATERIALS
Reprinted from The Vncouver Sun
Glass and plastic bottles. Recycled newspaper. Mulch from discarded and reclaimed lumber. These are the contents one can find in any local garbage bin. -more-
October 2, 2008
CALGARY HOME DEVELOPER USES RECYCLED MATERIALS
Reprinted from Alaska Highway News
Glass and plastic bottles. Recycled newspaper. Mulch from discarded and reclaimed lumber. These are the contents one can find in any local garbage bin. -more-
September 30, 2008
CALGARY HOME DEVELOPER USES RECYCLED MATERIALS
Reprinted from Canwest News Service
Lifestyle, based in Calgary, recently launched its Eco Home Interpretive Centre in Okotoks' sustainable Drake Landing neighbourhood. The facility is the first consumer education centre of its kind in Canada. -more-
September 27, 2008
ECO HOMES USE RECYCLED MATERIALS
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Glass and plastic bottles. Recycled newspaper. Mulch from discarded and reclaimed lumber. These are the contents one can find in any local garbage bin. -more-
September 27, 2008
ECO OPTIONS FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
Lifestyle Homes’ Elements Eco Home Interpretive Centre is Canada’s first eco-home building interpretive centre and was built to launch Elements, a comprehensive and flexible green home building program. -more-
September 25, 2008
SPAAAHH! MEN
Reprinted from Victoria Times Colonist
Be honest, guys. Haven't you always wondered what goes on behind those closed, sweet-smelling doors of a spa? -more-
September 24, 2008
ECO HOMES OPEN DOORS TO PUBLIC
Reprinted from Okotoks Western Wheel
Two homes that incorporate environmentally progressive building techniques are being opened to the public to learn about sustainable - and healthy living - practices. -more-
September 23/24, 2008
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September 19, 2008
VINEYARD HOME SITES OVERLOOKING OKANAGAN LAKE
Reprinted from The Globe and Mail
Wine lovers looking for an all-season resort community to call home may be interested in the Belago, a collection of 18 vineyard home sites at the Rise in Vernon. -more-
September 18, 2008
WHY SPAS AREN'T JUST FOR WOMEN
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Be honest, guys. Haven't you always wondered what goes on behind those closed, sweet-smelling doors of a spa? Women disappear in there for hours at a time, often wearing nothing but a credit card, and emerge happy and glowing, swearing they need to do it again real soon. -more-
September 13, 2008
LAKELAND APPEAL
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
It's not just Calgary that has slowed down when it comes to real estate. But like Calgary, the Okanagan has so much going for it: it's not worrying people, nor is it bound to last, say officials.
-more-
September 13, 2008
B.C. TOWN IN DESERT MAGNET FOR BUYERS
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Osoyoos is the new hot spot for people looking for recreation and investment property or a retirement home - literally. -more-
September 13, 2008
BUYERS DRINK IN CHANCE AT SITES NEAR VINEYARDS
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
It's the stuff of dreams: An idyllic, sleepy little village on the beautiful shores of Okanagan Lake, a winding, country road leading to it and nowhere else. -more-
September 6, 2008
EXPANDING WINERIES ADD FLAVOUR TO LOCALE
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Every year, the grapes just get bigger and better, the vineyards are overflowing, the wineries are expanding, and the area is teaming with tourists and locals alike, tasting the delights of what has come to be known as Napa North. -more-
September 6, 2008
OKANAGAN DREAMING
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Already one of the most popular destinations in the Okanagan, Manteo Resort is about to expand. -more-
September 6, 2008
WORLD DISCOVERING VALLEY'S 'SMALL SISTER'
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
It's been a bit of a sleeper as far as attracting recreation and investment buyers - but that's changing big time. -more-
September 6, 2008
OKANAGAN DREAMING
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
The Rykon Group is also developing Invue in mid-town Kelowna -- a 14-storey condominium project that melds urban convenience with resort amenities. It is close to restaurants and retail shops, as well as near golf courses and walking and biking trails. -more-
September 6, 2008
RISE TO THE OCCASION
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
Located at the upper end of the Okanagan Valley, a warm and welcoming spot known for its world-class wines, is The Rise, a master-planned recreational community offering western Canada’s first Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, along with a winery, private lakeside beach club and several neighbourhoods intertwined around the vineyard and carefully manicured fairways. -more-
September 6, 2008
WIND DOWN WITH WYNDANSEA
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
In a rare location where the rainforest meets the ocean, is a one-of-akind resort development committed not only to the comfort of those who visit, but to the health of the environment and responsible living. -more-
September 5, 2008
BUYER'S MARKET REQUIRES BETTER RESEARCH
Reprinted from: The Athabasca Advocate, The Barrhead Leader, Lac La Biche Post, Lakeshore News, The Westlock News
It's a bewildering time for recreation property buyers. The last year has seen the market turn from a frenzy of buyers signing on the dotted line for anything they could get their hands on, to a calm and cool climate where the buyer is now in the driver's seat. -more-
September 5, 2008
HOMES ON THE RANGE SPELL GREEN FOR GOLF
Reprinted from Business Edge
The days of Canadian golf courses being built without housing projects around them are coming to an end, say operators and developers. -more-
September 2, 2008
MOONLIGHT SERENADE RAISES $30,000 FOR NONA
Reprinted from The Daily Courier
Some fast talking and a little bit of silence helped raise $30,000 for the North Okanagan Neurological Association on Saturday. -more-
September 2008
GOLF ISLAND
Reprinted from Up! Magazine
Year-round golf resorts and terrain that rivals California’s Pebble Beach and Cypress Point? Without a passport? My God, is that an orca pod? Welcome to Vancouver Island, Canada’s blooming golf playground -more-
L’ÎLE DU GOLF
Reprinted from Up! Magazine
Des terrains de golf ouverts à l’année longue, rivalisant avec Pebble Beach et Cypress Point en Californie? Sans besoin de passeport ? Et il y a des orques ? Je rêve ! Bienvenue à l’île de Vancouver, le terrain de jeu en plein essor pour les amateurs de golf au Canada -plus-
2008 Issue
B.C.’S RECREATIONAL LAND BOOM
VACATION PROPERTY VALUES POST HIGHEST INCREASE IN THE PROVINCE
Reprinted from BC Advantage 2008
Since 1997, the average sale price of rural vacation land in British Columbia has skyrocketed 141%, and the average price of waterfront property has increased 237%. -more-
August 31, 2008
TASTE THE WINE FROM YOUR YARD
NEWEST HOME SITES AT THE RISE ARE NESTLED AMONG THE VINES
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
In the newest neighbourhood to be released at The Rise, wine lovers can almost step outside the back door and nibble on a few grapes. -more-
August 29, 2008
SERENADE RAISES $30,000 FOR NONA
Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star
A gala evening has supported some special children. Last Saturday’s Moonlight Serenade at The Rise raised $30,000 for the North Okanagan Neurological Association, which provides programs to more than 400 children a year. -more-
August 19, 2008
RISE GALA TO BENEFIT KIDS
Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star
When James Bridger was two his parents, Claire and Richard, instinctively knew something was wrong. Although there was no diagnosis, James was failing to meet first-year milestones with his communication, gross motor skills and social skills. -more-
August 16, 2008
SET SAIL FOR A RESORT LIFESTYLE
DRAMATIC ARCHITECTURE WILL STAND OUT IN KELOWNA
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
Iconic is not a word that's usually synonymous with residential architecture in the B.C. Interior, but the label will apply to Rykon's InVue project, which is certain to be a show-stopper. -more-
August 16, 2008
HOMESITES ON VINEYARD PART OF OKANAGAN PROJECT
Reprinted from The Calgary Herald
In the newest neighbourhood to be released at The Rise, wine lovers can almost step outside the back door and nibble on a few grapes. -more-
August 16, 2008
CELEBRITIES COMING TO COUPLE’S RISE GOLF CLUB
FOR CHARITY
Reprinted from Kelowna Capital News
What do Charles Barkley, Alan Thicke, Mario Lemieux and Lui Passaglia have in common? -more-
August 9, 2008
AUCTION INCLUDES TIGER WOODS' AUTOGRAPH
Reprinted from The Calgary Herald
Got a sports nut in the family looking for some hot autographed jerseys? -more-
July 31, 2008
‘IMMERSE YOURSELF’ AT FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS
Reprinted from Travel Press
Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, has launched a new visual identity and brand for the mountain resort and hot springs. -more-
July 30, 2008
AUCTION ITEMS READY FOR CHARITY GALA
Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star
The Rise has unveiled its big-ticket auction items for the third annual Moonlight Serenade Gala for Charity August 23. -more-
July 30, 2008
MOONLIGHT BRINGS IN BIG TICKET ITEMS FOR NONA
Reprinted from The Daily Courier
Local businesses are pitching in for a good cause. The third annual Moonlight Serenade gala for charity is going to have several big ticket items for auction. -more-
July 18, 2008
ON COURSE FOR THE GOOD LIFE
Reprinted from The National Post
Fred Couples takes out his driver on the par 4 No. 10 at The Rise and hits the ball to the right. It's heading over the water and, for a moment, you think great golfers make mistakes, too, because this is obviously going to get wet. -more-
July 17, 2008
MOONLIGHT GALA FOR NONA
THIRD ANNUAL EVENT TO BENEFIT NEUROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Reprinted from The Daily Courier
A gala event at The Rise will be helping the North Okanagan Neurological Association (NONA).
-more-
July 14, 2008
NEW COUPLES GOLF COURSE OPENS IN OKANAGAN
Reprinted from Travel Press
BC’s Okanagan has a new option for vacationing golfers. The Golf Club at The Rise, a Fred Couples signature golf course, saw PGA Tour player Fred Couples on site to officially open the Okanagan’s newest golf course and first Signature Golf Course with the “Freddy and Friends Course Dedication.” -more-
July 14, 2008
ROOMS WITH LOTS OF VIEWS AT THE RISE
Reprinted from The Daily Courier
Views of Okanagan Lake, vineyards and mountains aren't all The Rise is offering at its new home site. A sense of community is also being developed. -more-
July 1, 2008
NHLERS, GOLFER COUPLES LAUNCH VERNON'S THE RISE
Reprinted from Surrey Now
The Golf Club at The Rise, a Fred Couples Signature Golf Course, opened to the public on June 20 with a visit by the pro-golf fan favourite and some NHL hockey players. -more-
July 2008
YACYSHEN TAKES CHARGE AT THE RISE
Reprinted from Inside Golf
When The Rise came calling, Terry Yacyshen was prepared to listen. The new community development near Vernon, which has been a work in progress, for sometime will unveil the much-anticipated golf course later this season. -more-
July 2008
IF YOU BUILD IT WELL, THEY WILL COME AND PLAY... AND (HOPEFULLY) BUY
Reprinted from Inside Golf
There is a growing commitment to the quality of the golf and not just to take the best real estate for the real estate. -more-
July 2008
HOT GOLF IN THE KOOTENAY-ROCKIES
Reprinted from Inside Golf
Just a few minutes south of Invermere is Fairmont Hot Springs Resort that now combines two championship layouts- The Mountainside and The Riverside -more-
June/July 2008
FAIRWAYS & DRIVEWAYS
Wyndansea Ucluelet
Reprinted from Western Living
Although not slated to open this year, this course is included because of its significance. -more-
June/July 2008
FAIRWAYS & DRIVEWAYS
Golf Club at the Rise Vernon
Reprinted from Western Living
This highly anticipated course opens for play this season along a mountain plateau looking over Lake Okanagan just west of Vernon. -more-
June/July 2008
VINTAGE VACATION
Reprinted from Robb Report
Most oenophiles harbor no agricultural fantasies of waking up before dawn to dig, plant and prune the fruit that eventually makes up the wine they so admire. -more-
June 30, 2008
COUPLES RISES TO OCCASION
Reprinted from The Calgary Herald
The Rise, a Fred Couples signature golf course, recently opened its doors to public play in Vernon, B.C. -more-
June 28, 2008
HOCKEY MEETS GOLF AT COURSE OPENING
Flames' Jarome Iginla helps open The Rise
Reprinted from The Calgary Herald
Fred Couples, professional golfer and a self-described hockey nut, invited Calgary Flames' captain Jarome Iginla to play the inaugural round of golf at The Golf Club at The Rise in Vernon, B.C. -more-
June 28, 2008
AT WATER'S EDGE
Reprinted from The Calgary Herald
If a summer visitor on the streets of Sicamous, B.C., goes by the licence plates on passing cars, it wouldn't surprise many locals if the visitor thought he or she was in Alberta. -more-
June 28, 2008
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS RESORT PLANNING
$1-BILLION EXPANSION
Reprinted from The Star Phoenix
Whoa. Look out. Hear that rumble? That's the sound of kids bolting from school. If you want to run for cover and catch some down time, head for a respite at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in British Columbia's Kootenays. -more-
June 28, 2008
FAMILY FUN AT FAIRMONT
Reprinted from The Calgary Herald
CANADA DAY - It's going to be a family affair at Fairmont Hot Springs on Tuesday, as the community hosts Fairmont's Fantastic 3 - a sprint triathlon. -more-
June 28, 2008
SMOKE ON THE WATER
Reprinted from Kamloops Daily News
Whoa. Look out. Hear that rumble? That's kids bolting from school. If you want to run for cover and catch some down time, head for a respite at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in the Kootenays. A nice long soak in the natural hot springs will calm anyone. -more-
June 26, 2008
Reprinted from El Economista
Aunque los expertos en vino sugieren que esta bebida hay que hacerla un hábito y tratarla como una bebida para todos los días los nuevos desarrollos hoteleros enmarcan la cultura vinícola como un plus en sus servicios. -more-
June 25, 2008
Video provided by CHEK TV
CHEK TV in Victoria covers $200 million Eco Luxury Hotel launched in Long Beach: The One Hotel Vancouver Island at Wyndansea.
Wyndansea Oceanfront Golf Resort is also home to the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club of Canada.
-more-
June 25, 2008
IT'S TIME TO RISE UP
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
VERNON - Fred Couples said he wanted The Rise, his new signature course high above Vernon, to be difficult. -more-
June 24, 2008
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
CLUB FREDDY TO JOIN TOP TRACKS
Boom-Boom was bang on.
Freddy Couples firmly believed he was throwing his Hall-of-Fame name behind the best golf course in Canada when he signed on with The Rise. -more-
June 23, 2008
DESIGNERS FACING TOUGHER CHALLENGES
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
When he has saved the world from imminent environmental extinction, maybe Al Gore can turn his feckless gaze to the perils wrought by progress in the world of . . . golf. -more-
June 21, 2008
SOAK IN THE HOT SPRINGS BEFORE SUMMER STAMPEDE
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Whoa. Look out. Hear that rumble? That's the combination of kids bolting from school and the hooves of the Calgary Stampede thundering into town. -more-
June 21, 2008
VINEYARDS UNCORKED
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
The Rise golf and winery resort near Vernon, B.C., is expanding its vineyards and hopes to complete planting 22,000 vines by the end of June. -more-
June 20, 2008
EVERYBODY'S HORSING AROUND
Reprinted from The National Post
A typical day at the office for Dave Chutter involves taking a call on his cellphone while on horseback. "It's a little windy," he says, as his horse neighs in the background. "Can you call me back in an hour?" -more-
June 20, 2008
THE RISE GOLF COURSE GOES BOOM-BOOM
Reprinted from The Daily Courier
If the views at The Rise weren't enough to take your breath away -- there are now a few holes at the Fred Couples' Signature Golf Course that will do it too. -more-
June 20, 2008
PREMIUM PROPERTIES
Reprinted from Castanet.net
The Locations West Investment Group Penticton launched Reflection Point, a $25 million waterfront community in Osoyoos. Reflection Point, on the Shore of Osoyoos Lake is a private waterfront estate development on 9.5 acres. -more-
June 20, 2008
FREDDY AND FRIENDS TEE OFF AT THE RISE
Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star
Fred Couples had some new friends to play golf with in Vernon Wednesday. The PGA star officially opened the course he helped design, the Golf Club at The Rise, off Bella Vista Road, with the help of some current and former NHL stars. -more-
June 18, 2008
TEE OFF CEREMONY AT THE RISE
Provided by Global TV BC
Global BC TV reports on the opening of the Fred Couples Signature Golf Course at The Rise and follows Couples as he plays a round with NHLers Jarome Iginla and Chuck Kobasew. -more-
June 18, 2008
TEE OFF CEREMONY AT THE RISE
Provided by CHBC News
CHBC TV in the Okanagan covers the grand opening of the Fred Couples Signature Golf Course at The Rise as Couples plays a round with NHL greats. -more-
June 18, 2008
TEE OFF CEREMONY AT THE RISE
Provided by 660 News
660News radio reporter Kevin Usselman walks the Fred Couples Signature Golf Course at The Rise with Couples and Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla and gets his comments on the new course. -more-
June 18, 2008
COUPLES TO TEE OFF AT THE RISE TODAY
Reprinted from The Daily Courier
Fred Couples is on his own today.
He is at the Fred Couples Signature Golf Course at The Rise for a tee off ceremony and club dedication. -more-
June 17, 2008
FAIRMONT RESORT PUMPS UP CANADA DAY
Reprinted from Invermere Valley Echo
Those looking to let their athletic intentions be known on our maple sacred day are invited to hit the pools July 1 at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort to be part of Fairmont's Fantastic 3 triathlon. -more-
June 17, 2008
A SCENIC DRIVE THROUGH GOLF HEAVEN
Reprinted from The Province
Be it yardage, scoring, hole or club designation, the game of golf is all about numbers - and the newly established Thompson-Okanagan Golf Trail has just the kind of numbers that make for a once-in-a-lifetime trunk-slamming tour. -more-
June 17, 2008
B.C. COURSE TRAIL A GOLFER'S DREAM
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
Be it yardage, scoring, hole or club designation, the game of golf is all about numbers - and the newly established Thompson-Okanagan Golf Trail has just the kind of numbers that make for a once-in-a-lifetime trunk-slamming tour. -more-
June 17, 2008
Reprinted from Edmonton Sun
RESORT LIVING
In the heart of the Columbia Valley, Fairmont Hot Springs (FHS) is a historical four-season resort destination located at the headwaters of the mighty Columbia River in the Rocky Mountains.
-more-
June 17, 2008
VILLEGAS BIG WINNER ON THE COURSE AND WITH THE FANS
Reprinted from Kelowna Capital News
Camilo (Spider-Man) Villegas didn’t need a web to wrap up the 2008 Telus World Skins Game Tuesday afternoon at Predator Ridge Golf Resort. -more-
June 17, 2008
A GOLF TOUR LIKE NO OTHER
Reprinted from Dawson Creek Daily News
Be it yardage, scoring, hole or club designation, the game of golf is all about numbers -- and the newly established Thompson-Okanagan Golf Trail has just the kind of numbers that make for a once-in-a-lifetime trunk-slamming tour. -more-
June 16, 2008
CITY LIVING IN A RESORT
Reprinted from Business Examiner
The final offering of ownership in Kelowna’s latest luxury condos has been launched near Orchard Park on Springfield (the site of the former Elks Lodge). -more-
June 14, 2008
VALLEY HOMEBUYERS TAKE FOOT OFF THE GAS
Reprinted from Kelowna Daily Courier
Here's Ben Tice's highway driving/real estate slowdown analogy.
"If the speed limit is 60 m.p.h., but you've been going 90 m.p.h., then, of course, it's going to seem slow when you have to go back to 60 m.p.h.," said the Sotheby's Realty sales and marketing director who is doing work for the Alysen Place condominium highrises in Penticton.
-more-
June 14, 2008
BUYERS GET THE POINT
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
A $25-million waterfront community in Osoyoos, B.C. is to be located on the shore of Osoyoos Lake. -more-
June 13, 2008
FRED COUPLE'S HAS A NEW GOLF COURSE IN VERNON BC
Provided by City TV Calgary
The Rise offers Breakfast TV viewers in Calgary a chance to meet Fred Couples. -more-
June 11, 2008
NEW LAKESIDE DEVELOPMENT
PREPARES TO GET UNDERWAY
Reprinted from Osoyoos Times
A new development will soon be built north of Osoyoos. The Reflection Point waterfront community will feature 37 serviced lots on 3.8 hectares of waterfront property near the intersection of 87th Street and 120th Avenue, on what some Osoyoosites may know as the Dr. Sheppard property. -more-
June 8, 2008
THE KALEIDOSCOPIC KOOTENAYS
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
B.C.'s East Kootenays - bisected by the Columbia River and framed by the Purcell and Rocky Mountains ranges - is no monoculture. This vast wilderness region offers one-of-a-kind-towns, differing recreational areas, and a range of housing and prices shaped by historical circumstances and the immediate terrain. -more-
June 7, 2008
JUNE BUSY AT VERNON'S THE RISE
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
This June will be a month to remember for all involved in The Rise new-home community in Vernon. Twenty-two thousand vines will be planted. Its golf course will open. And details of its first release of home sites in two years will be announced. -more-
June 7, 2008
UNIQUE ANGLE IS INVUE
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
Combining urban living with the natural splendour of the lush Okanagan Valley, InVue is a luxury condominium delivering quality, value and a one-of-a-kind lifestyle. -more-
June 7, 2008
A GOLF TRAIL LIKE NO OTHER
Be it yardage, scoring, hole or club designation, the game of golf is all about numbers -- and the newly established Thompson-Okanagan Golf Trail has just the kind of numbers that make for a once-in-a-lifetime trunk-slamming tour. -more-
June 6, 2008
VERNON COURSE ON VERGE OF GRAND OPENING
They're on the verge at The Rise. The Okanagan's newest golf community has started taking tee times for the end of June, and the club's first head professional has arrived for work. -more-
June 6, 2008
COURSE READY TO RISE TO THE TOP
Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star
Lee Ranger wishes he’d brought along his driver, or his three-wood, any club in his bag. Just three days into his new job as head professional at The Golf Club at The Rise, off Bella Vista Road, Ranger can’t wait to tee it up at the Okanagan’s first signature golf course, designed by PGA great Fred Couples and his golf design partner Gene Bates. -more-
June 6, 2008
NEW GOLF COURSE RISES TO OCCASION
Lee Ranger is the new the head professional at the Fred Couples Signature Golf Course at The Rise. Ranger has been a member of the Canadian Professional Golf Association (CPGA) for 16 years. -more-
June 3, 2008
Reprinted from The Northwest GOLF
KEEPING UP WITH FRED COUPLES
Seattle's native golf son Fred Couples made a splash at the Player's Championship last month by entering the third round just four shots off the lead on the treacherous TPC at
Sawgrass. -more-
June 2, 2008
THE RISE IN VERNON
Reprinted from Castanet.net
Okanagan Hills Development Corporation is building The Rise in Vernon, the Okanagan’s new golf and winery resort. -more-
June 1, 2008
THE RISE EXPANDS VINEYARDS
Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star
The Rise has announced the expantion of its vineyards, including the planting of 22,000 vines. By the end of June, 22,000 Gewurstraminer, Pinot Noir and Riesling vines will have a home. -more-
2008
FANTASTIC FOUR
Reprinted from National Post
Fred Couples, who seemed to have rediscovered his name on the PGA Tour, is the signature name behind the centrepiece of The rise in Vernon, B.C., which opens in May. -more-
May 2008
GOLF AT ITS BEST!
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
Given the stunning success of Jack Nicklaus's Bear Mountain Golf Resort near Victoria, it's no surprise the Golden Bear is back on Vancouver Island, this time on the rugged
west coast. -more-
May 30, 2008
RESORT EXPANDS WITH HOME SITES
Reprinted from The Globe and Mail
On Monday, Ken Fowler Enterprises announced the first release of its $1-billion resort expansion at Fairmont Hot Springs, in the Columbia Valley about 20 minutes south of Invermere, B.C. -more-
May 30, 2008
GRAPE GROWING ON THE RISE
Reprinted from The Daily Courier(Vernon)
It's a grape expansion for The Rise - a golf and winery resort community. The Rise Cellars is adding 12 acres and 22,000 vines to its vineyards in hopes it'll become a significant tourist draw. -more-
May 28, 2008
DTSS GOLF TEAM GETS HELP HEADING TO PROVINCIALS
Reprinted from Invermere Valley Echo
With a $750 donation by the Lions, through their Junior Golf Fund and golf apparel supplied by Riverside, the team will be looking and playing their best in Kamloops on May 26 and 27.-more-
May 27, 2008
FAIRMONT PLANS $1B EXPANSION
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Fairmont Hot Springs announced Monday it is releasing 56 view home sites in its first phase of real estate development for a master-planned four-season resort undergoing a $1 billion expansion. -more-
May 26, 2008
GOLFING COUP IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY
PLANNED UPGRADES AT FAIRMONT'S RIVERSIDE A
BOON FOR THE WHOLE REGION
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
It wasn't so long ago that Fairmont and Radium had golf's pie to themselves. With Greywolf, Copper Point, Eagle Ranch, Riverside, The Springs and The Ridge at Copper Point now solidly in the picture, Fairmont is about to get a major facelift. -more-
May 23, 2008
COTTAGE LAKEFRONT RESORT
LIKE 'THE FAMILY RETREATS OF OLD'
Reprinted from The Globe and Mail
The $42-million Hummingbird Beach Resort aims to bring back the lakeside family vacation, as seen on TV: Think kids splashing, huge fish and lazy days spent on the water. -more-
May 20, 2008
COLUMBIA VALLEY FIRST TO OFFER MOUNTAIN GOLF
Reprinted from The Mackenzie Times
Located on the warm-side of the Rockies in the Columbia Valley, Fairmont Hot Springs is blessed with an earlier spring than its northern neighbors and traditionally opens in March to golfers with pent up ambition. -more-
May 18, 2008
BRIDE WEARS WHITE, WEDDING GOES GREEN
Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star
Tying the knot has joined the growing list of eco-friendly options available to those worried about the environment, which is exactly what inspired Barb McKechnie when she got married to Jeff Boschert on May 9. -more-
May 14, 2008
FAIRMONT UNVEILS NEW LOGO
Reprinted from Invermere Valley Echo
Changes continue at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
A billion dollars in planned expansion work is planned for the four-season resort, including a new marketing approach.-more-
May 14, 2008
Hot and Steamy
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
Fairmont Hot Springs Resort has come up with a redesigned brand to go with the billion-dollar redevelopment planned by new owner Ken Fowler Enterprises. .-more-
May 2, 2008
TOURISM BC WELCOMES NEW VP OF VISITOR EXPERIENCES!
Reprinted from Business Edge
Chris Hartman has been appointed chief operating officer for the four-season resort community of The Rise. -more-
April 30, 2008
READY, SET, GOLF!
Reprinted from Calgary Inc
At the north end of Lake Okanagan, just 3.5 km west of Vernon, lies a new course ready to give the venerable Predator Ridge a run for its money. -more-
April 26, 2008
TEE OFF AT FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS
Reprinted from The Abbotsford News
Located on the warm-side of the Rockies in the Columbia Valley, Fairmont Hot Springs is blessed with an earlier spring than its northern neighbors and traditionally opens in March to golfers with pent up ambition. -more-
April 20, 2008
EXPANSION SET TO GO ON B.C. RESORTS
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
The paperwork is down to the last few pages and it won't be long before work begins on the billion-dollar, 20-year reincarnation of a pair of Columbia Valley golf resort properties. -more-
April 14, 2008
HARTMAN TAKES THE HELM AT THE RISE
Reprinted from The Daily Courier (Vernon)
There's a new head honcho at The Rise. Chris Hartman has been appointed chief operating officer for its four-season resort community. -more-
April 12, 2008
IF THE PROS BUILD IT, GOLFERS WILL COME
Big names flock to B.C. to build own courses
Reprinted from National Post
Jack Nicklaus. Gary Player. Annika Sorenstam. Greg Norman. Fred Couples.
Besides the fact they are all major championship winners, this fab five has something else in common: each is designing a course in British Columbia. -more-
April 5, 2008
RISE 'N' SHINE TO VERNON'S PICASO
Reprinted from Calgary Sun
Golfers are being asked this spring to wake up and toast what could be the nation's best new course. -more-
April 3, 2008
MAJOR PLAYERS
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
If great golfers make great designers, then B.C. residents have a lot to look forward to over the next two years -more-
April 2008
GOLF WITH ALL THE FIXIN'S
Reprinted from Pacific Golf
Regardless of where the road takes you in the Kootenay Rockies there is a range of après-golf activity to compliment the golf experience -more-
March 27, 2008
NOW'S THE TIME TO PLAN YOUR ULTIMATE GOLF VACATION ALONG THE THOMPSON OKANAGAN GOLF TRAIL
Reprinted from North Shore Otlook
Come May of this year, there'll be a new golf course in the Vernon area promising to challenge Predator Ridge to bragging rights. -more-
March 21, 2008
DHZ FILLS MEDIA VOID FOR RESORT DEVELOPERS
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
Resort developers continue to campaign heavily here to persuade Albertans to invest in properties across Western Canada and into the U.S. and farther south. -more-
March 20, 2008
SPRING BREAK SKI DEALS
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
There are few better ways for families to bond over spring break than carving up the runs at a mountain resort. -more-
March 20, 2008
BY THE NUMBER
Reprinted from Edmonton Sun
At this time of the season, when the closure of several hills is only weeks away, I like looking at the total snowfall numbers to date. -more-
March 10, 2008
MOVES
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
New to Traction Creative Communications are Clinton Peltonen and Magda Kwaterska (account managers), Gene Sivorot (interactive solutions architect), Dana Roberts (interactive developer), Penelope Tse (designer), Valentine Ho (writer) and Becky Solomon (manager of public relations). -more-
March 8, 2008
FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS ACQUIRES RIVERSIDE:
PLANS $1B EXPANSION
Reprinted from Business in Calgary
Ken Fowler Enterprises (KFE), new owner of Fairmont Hot Springs (FHS), acquired the Riverside Golf Resort. -more-
March 8, 2008
TIME PIECE; FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP AND
TIMESHARING ARE OFFERED AT RESORTS
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
You could say Steve Laver has been there, done that and almost bought the T-shirt. -more-
February 28, 2008
THE RISE LURES YACYSHEN AWAY FROM BEAR MOUNTAIN
Reprinted from Kelowna Daily Courier
The Rise, the Okanagan's newest golf resort, has named Terry Yacyshen its general manager. -more-
Spring 2008
SONIC BOOM
Reprinted from Score Golf
This spring, The Rise, is opening its Fred Couples/Gene Bates-designed course, the carrot which should attract investors to the adjoining billion dollar real estate/hotel/winery project that curls around the high ground overlooking Lake Okanagan. -more-
February 27, 2008
NEW MANAGER ON THE RISE FOR GOLF RESORT
Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star
Vernon’s newest golf resort has a new manager at the helm. -more-
February 25, 2008
YACYSHEN TO RUN THE SHOW AT THE RISE
Reprinted from The Daily Courier (Vernon)
The Rise, one of the largest developments in the Okanagan, has named Terry Yacyshen as resort general manager. -more-
February 16, 2008
ON THE STREET
Reprinted from Times Colonist (Victoria)
Terry Yacyshen, the general manager who helped to build the Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa into an international destination, has been hired to do a similar job in the Okanagan. -more-
February 16, 2008
WESTERNERS WANT VALLEY EXPERIENCE
Reprinted fromThe Okanagan Saturday
When people from across Western Canada are asked where they'd like to have a second or vacation home, most answer the Okanagan. -more-
February 14, 2008
FIRM BULLISH ON VACATION HOMES FOR NEXT 15 YEARS
Reprinted fromThe Vancouver Sun
Owning recreational property is a 10- to 15-year prospect for buyers, according to research by the real estate project-marketing firm rareEarth. -more-
February 2-8, 2008
RIVERSIDE GOLF POISED FOR EXPANSION
Reprinted from The Calgary Sun
An 18-hole championship golf course well-known to Calgary's building industry is set for growth. -more-
January 30, 2008
PREDATOR STILL AMONG BEST
Reprinted fromThe Province
The return of the Telus Skins Game to Predator Ridge in the summer, combined with several other moves that new owners Wesbild have made suggest loudly and clearly that the flood of shiny, new golf resort models aren’t going to push them into the background. -more-
January 28, 2008
ULTIMATE NICKLAUS PACKAGE
Reprinted from The USA Today
Looking for the golfer who has almaost everything? Nicklaus and the Wyndansea Oceanfront Golf Resort teamed up to create this dream golf gift. -more-
January 25, 2008
HOT SPRINGS OWNER BUYS GOLF RESORT
Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
Fairmont Hot Springs owner Ken Fowler Enterprises (KFE) has acquired Riverside Golf Resort and 400 hectares of land as part of a 25-year, $1-billion plan to redevelop the popular East Kootenay resort. -more-
January 25, 2008
HOT SPRING OWNER BUYS RIVERSIDE GOLF RESORT
Reprinted from Calgary Herald
ADevelopments - Ken Fowler Enterprises, new owner of Fairmont Hot Springs, has acquired the Riverside Golf Resort in the B.C. Kootenays. -more-
January 25, 2008
FOWLER GOBBLES UP RIVERSIDE RESORT
Reprinted from Edmonton Journal
FAIRMONT, B.C. - After buying Fairmont Hot Springs, Ken Fowler Enterprises took another step forward in its $1-billion expansion plan this week by acquiring the Riverside Golf Resort. -more-
January 13, 2008
GET AWAY FROM HOME ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
Reprinted from Penticton Western News
For those in search of a getaway, they may find one closer to home than they thought. -more-
January 1, 2008
FRESH PICKS 2008
Reprinted from Up! Magazine
Not far away, in Vernon, a new Fred Couples design is set to open this year: The Golf Club at The Rise. -more-
January-February 2008
AT A GLANCE...
Reprinted from Western Canadian Resorts
There's only one Fairmont Hot Springs, and now the original is getting even better. Not to be confused with Fairmont Vacation Properties (a timeshare company) or Fairmont Hotels (the Banff Springs and Cheateu Lake Loise to name just a couple), Fairmont Hot Springs is exactly what the name says - it's where the hot springs are. -more-
January 2, 2008
THANKS TO OUR STAFF, PAST AND PRESENT
Reprinted from Invermere Valley Echo
After Riverside Golf Resort celebrated its 20th year of operation, Ken Fowler, the new owner of Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, recognized the value of running all three Fairmont courses under one management team and made an offer to purchase it.-more-
January-February 2008
AT A GLANCE...
Reprinted from Western Canadian Resorts
Located on 370 acres with 5.6 kilometres coastline, Canada's first environmentally sustainable Five-Star Hotel is sure to make waves - just down the coastline from Long Beach, Vancouver Island. -more-
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