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
City uncertain about top Our Rutland suggestion
KELOWNA - The final votes have been cast for how Rutland residents would like to see $100K spent improving their community, but the winning suggestion is likely not the city’s favourite option. Residents were asked to vote on how they would like the money spent in the $100K Worth of Ideas campaign. The first round...
Highway sign clutter a safety concern for Council
KELOWNA – The clutter of tourist destination signs along many of Kelowna’s busiest routes may be more than just an eyesore; they may be jeapordizing your safety. According to Public Works Manager Darryl Astofooroff, the city has drafted a policy with one of its objectives being to “minimize sign proliferation in order to maintain road...
Climb Knox Mountain from the comfort of your car
KELOWNA – Nature lovers rejoice. Scenic Knox Mountain Drive reopens this weekend. As of Sunday, the winter gate to the first lookout will be open to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and noon to 9 p.m. on Sundays. The gate past the first lookout is scheduled to...
Okanagan films take centre stage at indie festival
KELOWNA – Locally produced, independent films are coming soon to a theatre near you. The first Okanagan Indie Film Showcase, hosted by the Okanagan Society of Independent Filmmaking, is taking place Friday, March 28 and will feature documentaries as well as non-fiction films. All are made by local filmmakers using local actors, editors and directors....
Drunk driver leads police on chase through city
KELOWNA – A man and his sports car were taken into custody Thursday after the driver led police on a high speed chase through the city. Police saw the the driver of a red Ford Mustang speed around a corner from Highway 33 onto Gerstmar Rd. at 10:55 p.m. The car was traveling above the...
Jail time for counterfeit money maker
KELOWNA – A 27-year-old Kelowna woman was sentenced to six months in jail Thursday for producing and distributing counterfeit currency out of a notorious house in Glenmore. Lindsay Dawn Purdy has been in custody since her arrest Oct. 8, 2013. She pleaded guilty to counts of shoplifting, possession of counterfeit money and possession of counterfeiting...
Horror novel set in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – You'll recognize the landmarks in a horror novel about zombies and vampires set in the Okanagan. Zombie Angst was written by Kelowna resident Jim Couper. Best known for books about travel, Couper’s work has been featured in Pacific Yachting, Trailer Life, North of 50 Degrees and others. He has also written two guide...
Last chance to vote for Our Rutland project
KELOWNA – Time is running out for the public to vote on which project they would like to see in the Rutland Town Centre. The first round of public engagement for ‘$100K Worth of Ideas for Our Rutland’ took place in February, and a short list of suitable plans has been available online since March...
Man and his dog escape burning SUV
KELOWNA – A routine drive home nearly turned disastrous when a local business owner’s SUV caught fire on Benvoulin Rd. Wednesday night. John Bokitch was driving home from picking up his 5-year-old dog Shilo when he noticed the car behind him trying to get his attention. “Some girls behind me were honking their horn and...
Councillors honour Mayor Gray
KELOWNA – The announcement Mayor Walter Gray would not be seeking re-election for a fifth term has many city councillors reflecting on the impact he has had over the years. Gray, 73, was first elected to Council in the '80’s and was elected mayor in 1996, 1999 and 2002. In 2005 he was defeated by...
Will they run again?
KELOWNA – With Mayor Walter Gray’s announcement he will not seek re-election in November, City Hall is facing some significant changes. While most councillors have not yet made their decisions public whether or not they will run again, a few of them, including two first term councillors, appear to be close to announcing their candidacy for...
Ballet Kelowna back in the black
KELOWNA – Thanks to a new board of directors, a balanced budget and significant financial contributions from the public, Ballet Kelowna looks set to dance again. Last year, the company announced it would be shutting down permanently due to lack of interest and financial unsustainability. Citing a reliance on what Ballet Kelowna President Deborah Ward...
Ladies love Robert Hobson
KELOWNA – A Kelowna councillor known more for his policies than for his way with the ladies found himself in the middle of a playful appeal for his company at council Monday. It started when Coun. Maxine DeHart took time at the end of the meeting to share how she spent some of her weekend....
Masterchef Klassen’s gamble pays off
KELOWNA – Once again, Kelowna’s Kaila Klassen has managed to pull a miracle out of her chefs hat and has made it into the top eight on Masterchef Canada. “You know what I like about you Kaila?” asked Masterchef Canada judge Michael Bonacini. “Your ambition.” Masterchef Canada is a hit TV show that pits amateur...
Local triathlete wins Monterrey Ironman
KELOWNA – A local woman from Kelowna beat out thousands of athletes to win the Monterrey Ironman in Mexico. Heather Wirtele took the Women’s Pro division title Sunday with an overall time of 4.07.47, almost six minutes ahead of second place. The triathlon happened in Nuevo Leon, Mexico and included a 1.5 mile swim in...