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Marathon Kelowna standup paddler subject of documentary

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Kelowna standup paddler Bob Purdy has paddled every day since Jan. 1, 2011. He's paddled in -20 C to 40 C temperatures. Purdy is the subject of a documentary called The Paddler which premieres at the Kelowna Community Theatre Jan. 24, 2015. Credit: YouTube

KELOWNA – A local documentary film producer is premiering his latest effort in Kelowna.

Carry Missler’s film “The Paddler” is based on Bob Purdy, the Kelowna man who has been standup paddling every day since Jan. 1, 2013 as part of his fight for the environment.

Purdy, who calls himself an elder in training, founded World Paddle for the Planet Day. He has paddled almost 1,500 straight days so far with no end in sight. 

The Paddler will be screened at the Kelowna Community Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m.

The film project was funded by the website Kickstarter.

Marathon Kelowna standup paddler subject of documentary | iNFOnews.ca
Kelowna standup paddler Bob Purdy has paddled every day since Jan. 1, 2011. He’s paddled in -20 C to 40 C temperatures. Purdy is the subject of a documentary called The Paddler which premieres at the Kelowna Community Theatre Jan. 24, 2015., Standup paddler Bob Purdy braves the snow at Rotary Beach in Kelowna. Credit: YouTube

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Howard Alexander

Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.

Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.

He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.

If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.

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