Creative Fundraising
Aug 2016. Tea parties, lemonade stands, matching donations and bucket sales are among the many strategies being used by individuals and businesses to raise funds for…
Okanagan Rail Trail News
Check out the most recent news below as well as the archive of newsy milestones from the trail fundraising campaign.
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Rotary Ride for Rail Trail
Aug 2016. On July 24, Vernon Silver Star Rotary charity ride attracted over 90 riders and raised close to $5000 (+$3000 matching) for the rail trail!…
Trail Development Stage 1 (Design and Access Control) Now Funded!
Aug. 2016. With the success of the Canada Day Matching Campaign, the first fundraising target has been reached! The $500,000 required for detailed trail design, and…
Canada Day Donation Matching Campaign
Aug. 2016. An anonymous donor challenged others to donate to the rail trail campaign offering to match donations received July 1-10 to $50,000. Okanagan Rail Trail…
Kevin Poole on Rail Trail Economic Impact
Aug. 2016. “It’s very rare for a region such as the Okanagan to be presented with a new product that has the potential for that much…
Fundraising Campaign Begins
May 2016. The long awaited rail trail fundraising campaign began May 18. Lake Country students lined up on the trail route to celebrate, and urge communities to…