Now and then: Photos show how different things are in the North Okanagan this year

VERNON – It’s not your average May in the North Okanagan.

If you head down to Kal Beach on Kalamalka Lake in Coldstream, you’ll see that the Rotary Pier is partially underwater. 

Contrast that with these pictures from May of 2015, when beach-goers were out in full force, and the water level was well below the pier.

FILE PHOTO – Kal Beach in Coldstream, May 20, 2015. Charlotte Helston

FILE PHOTO – Rotary Pier at Kal Beach in Coldstream. Charlotte Helston

Turn now to Silver Star Mountain near Vernon. This year, a substantial amount of snow blankets the slopes. These photos from James Niven show just how much difference a year can make.

Both photos were taken on May 7. The first is from 2016, the second from this year.

Silver Star Mountain on May 7, 2016. | Credit: James Niven

Silver Star Mountain on May 7, 2017. | Credit: James Niven

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Charlotte Helston

Charlotte Helston

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Charlotte Helston grew up in Armstrong and after four years studying writing at the University of Victoria, she came back to do what she loves most: Connect with the community and bringing its stories to life.

Covering Vernon for iNFOnews.ca has reinforced her belief in community. The people and the stories she encounters every day—at the courthouse, City Hall or on the street—show the big tales in a small town.

If you have an opinion to share or a story you'd like covered, contact Charlotte at Charlotte Helston or call 250-309-5230.

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