Parties Planned for Olympic Torch

Written by Peter McIntyre Friday, 28 August 2009 12:42107.5 KISSFM:

Vernon, Coldstream and other North Okanagan communities have received provincial funding to help stage events connected to the Olympic Torch Relay early in the new year.The grants include $40,000 for a winter carnival event in Vernon (expected to be in Polson Park) including First Nations singers and dancers, ice sculptures and a celebration ice palace.Coldstream will get $8,000 for a community lunch, including the the Kalamalka Highlanders, and a Kalamalka High School Band concert.

Elsewhere, $8,000 goes to Enderby and District Chamber of Commerce for a pep-rally and premier of the new Enderby Anthem.... $8,000 for live entertainment, community bonfire, and fireworks in the City of Armstrong...... $8,000 for a First Nations ceremonial dance, school performers, lanterns, and local entertainment in the District of Sicamous.... and $8,000 for five locations in each of the Olympic colours along the route, a high school band and dance group, and community entertainment in the Township of Spallumcheen. The events will take place January 26, 2010 when the Olympic Torch Run comes through the North Okanagan

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Castanet Poll: As at 10:19 AM Aug 29

Poll Results

Question: Would you spend $40,000 on something other than a party to greet the Olympic flame?

Yes

998

No

524

You voted Yes

Total Votes: 1522