In a real-life demonstration of how collaboration, creativity and hard work can produce beautiful results, a talented team of Okanagan College trades instructors put their skills to work for the community, designing and building the torch for the 2011 International Children’s Winter Games (ICWG).

“I was approached by ICWG Chair Heather Schneider who asked if I might be able to come up with a concept f...

They’ve come for an experience of a lifetime and the opening ceremonies take place tonight. About 1000 visitors are coming to Kelowna for the occasion. They are coming from 39 cities in 14 countries world-wide to participate in the International Children’s Winter Games, January 26 through 31. All the sporting events are free and open to the public, so ...

Eight athletes from Team Kelowna have been given the honour to be the the International Children's Winter Games torch and flag bearers at the opening ceremonies on Thursday at Prospera Place.

For Mitchell McCullough, speed skating, and Monika Randall, figure skating, it is a dream come true to compete in these Games, and now they have the added excitement of being the torch bearers.

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Kelowna 2011 Organizing Committee Chair, Heather Schneider, will officially welcome the City Delegations to the 5th International Children's Winter Games at the Welcome Luncheon, Wednesday January 26, at the Delta Grand Hotel.

Joining Chair Schneider at the Games kick-off luncheon will be City of Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd and

(Kelowna, BC - January 25th)  It is certianly a privilege to be chosen to represent your hometown in an international sporting event, however for 8 athletes from Team Kelowna, it is a great honour to be chosen as the International Children's Winter Games Torch and Flag bearers.

For Mitchell McCullough, Speed Skating, and Monika Randa...