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The Paddler

New film to focus on Kelowna motocross rider Bruce Cook

KELOWNA - Bruce Cook, the freestyle motocross rider who was paralyzed last year attempting a difficult stunt, will be the focus of a new film by local filmmaker Carey Missler. Missler, who recently received an award of excellence from the Canada International Film Festival for his work as director of The Paddler, confirms he is...

Marathon Kelowna standup paddler subject of documentary

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...