Adam Proskiw
Adam has lived in B.C. most of his life. He was born in the Caribou, grew up in the Okanagan, went to university on Vancouver Island and worked as a news photographer in Vancouver. His favourite stories incorporate meaningful photography and feature interesting, passionate locals. He studied writing at UVic and photojournalism in California. He loves talking tractors, dogs and cameras and is always looking for a good story.
Adam Proskiw's Stories
Police need help solving five-year-old murder
KELOWNA – Five years after Kelowna resident Christopher Daniel Hetu died from multiple gunshots at a park in Kelowna, police are still looking for clues about what happened. Hetu, an unemployed construction worker who was 20 at the time of his death, was found in Millbridge Park suffering from three to five gunshot wounds in...
Power back on at CrocTalk animal rescue… for now
KELOWNA – You might say he’s caught between a hot rock and a hard place. Doug Illman is the owner and operator of CrocTalk Conservation and Rescue, a reptile rehabilitation and education centre in Southeast Kelowna. With more than 50 animals including adult crocodiles, exotic cats, fish and birds, the centre functions as both a...
Centre of Gravity welcome back but only in July
KELOWNA – Centre of Gravity is welcome to return to Kelowna for its eighth year, but only if it’s not during the August long weekend. Council received a report from the Outdoor Events Committee Monday, which looked at how the three-day festival impacted residents, the RCMP and local infrastructure. Wet Ape Productions agreed to move the...
Convicted killer Foerster back in court for sex worker assault and home invasion charges
KELOWNA – A lawyer for the man convicted of murdering Taylor Van Diest will be back in Kelowna court Friday to deal with a pair of unrelated charges. Matthew Foerster will either enter a guilty plea or fix a date for trial relating to incidents which took place in 2004 and 2005, according to Crown prosecutors....
Shepherd won’t debate unless all candidates given equal opportunity
KELOWNA – Mayoral candidate Sharon Shepherd says she won’t participate in any forums or debates leading up to the November municipal election unless all candidates are invited. “Democracy is an inclusive process. When eight people qualify to vie for the Mayor’s seat on Kelowna City Council, they each deserve a fair opportunity to speak,” Shepherd...
Cleft lip puppy finds her soul mate
KELOWNA – Shauna Racich wasn’t planning on getting a dog. She already had her hands full with three kids age three and six, and her newborn Emma was born with a cleft lip and palate that would require multiple surgeries to repair. But when she saw and read about L.C., a French bulldog/Boston terrier mix...
FourChange is back with a new name; same mission
KELOWNA – The controversial lobby group of influential business leaders and professionals known as FourChange, which may have played a key role in getting Kelowna mayor Walter Gray and several councillors elected three years ago, are back again for the 2014 civic election with a new name. Calling themselves ForKelowna, the group have set up...
Soccer dome’s first year better than expected; could a second dome be coming?
KELOWNA – One year after the Kelowna United soccer dome at Mission Recreation Park was inflated for the first time, club president Mark Kehel says there has been more than twice the interest they were expecting. And he’s recommending a second indoor soccer field be built as soon as possible. “When we were starting we...
Upcoming election forums are your chance to meet the candidates
KELOWNA – As the election draws near, several groups and organizations have candidate forums planned where residents will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of those running for council, mayor and school trustee. The first forum is for mayoral candidates only and is organized by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. Participating candidates will...
Centennial park transfer goes forward after second vote
KELOWNA – It took a couple tries, but members of the Rutland Park Society have voted in favour of transferring ownership of Centennial Park to the City of Kelowna. 71 per cent of those in attendance at Centennial Hall Monday night voted in favour of selling the five acre park to the city for $1...
Food Network to feature local Jammery
KELOWNA – A local restaurant with a unique style and homey appeal will be profiled on a popular Food Network TV show. Bill Morrison is the owner of The Jammery on Highway 97 between Kelowna and Lake Country. He says a producer for the show You Gotta Eat Here stopped by for lunch earlier this...
Candidates square off at first mayoral election forum
KELOWNA – Five of the eight candidates for mayor were at Manteo Resort Wednesday morning for the first public forum of the municipal election. Mayoral hopefuls Colin Basran, Sharon Shepherd, Kelly Row, Glendon Smedley and Chuck Hardy were each given two minutes to answer eight questions put forward by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. During...
Kelowna Legion not surprised by attack in Ottawa
KELOWNA – Past president of the Kelowna Legion Ron LeRoy says he actually wasn’t all that surprised when he found out a gunman had shot and killed one soldier and injured two more. “I just wondered when (it would happen),” he says. “We’re not a small country anymore and we’re in there now with the big guys so...
Bear repair to cost $40k
KELOWNA – A public art work in downtown Kelowna is undergoing repair work caused by residents and tourists who can’t seem to look without touching. Bear is a six metre sculpture next to Stuart Park on Water Street. According to building services manager Martin Johansen, stone pavers at the base have been broken repeatedly since...
Vernon couple starts #redbagchallenge to help raise blood donations
VERNON – Following on the worldwide success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a local couple from Vernon have come up with an imaginative way to encourage blood donations. Glenn and Lisa Gallie came up with the idea to donate blood on camera and then nominate three people who would then have to make a...