Developed by the Okanagan Hills Development Corporation
News Release Archive
March 24, 2010
Signature Golf Course Opens and Offers Best Value in the Okanagan The Golf Club at The Rise tees off with early opening and green fees of $69 -more-
July 27, 2009 Believe It! - Home Sites Moving Fast at The Rise Discount real estate proves popular at the Okanagan’s
signature resort community-more-
June 19, 2009 Resort property blow out sales increase across B.C. Details on deep discounts on lake view homes announced at BC wine and golf resort in Vernon-more-
June 1, 2009 Vancouver Blow Out Sales Hit Okanagan: Land Launch at The Rise Resort marketing innovator moves to golf and wine resort in Okanagan-more-
April 15, 2009 Best New Golf Course Nominee Opening this Weekend The Golf Club at The Rise is Ready for Its First Full Season-more-
August 14, 2008 Thanks to NONA - James Bridger will go to school in Vernon Four year old with neurological difficulties benefits from local charity-more-
July 28, 2008 Local Businesses Pitch In to Raise Funds for NONA The Third Annual Charity Gala at The Rise Attracts Big Ticket Auction Items-more-
July 15, 2008 Okanagan Families to Benefit from Annual Moonlight Gala for Charity at The Rise Silent and Live Auction to Benefit the North Okanagan Neurological Association-more-
July 9, 2008 Wine Lovers Rejoice: The Rise Launches New Community of Vineyard Home Sites Belago offers vineyard living and ground floor investment opportunity-more-
June 20, 2008 Fred Couples Opens The Rise with Jarome Iginla & NHL Friends Okanagan’s first Signature Golf Course now open after course dedication-more-
May 28, 2008 The Rise Cellars Expands Vineyard by 12-Acres and 22,000 Vines Total now 17 acres as vineyard's first harvest in the Fall-more-
May 13, 2008 Eco-Elegance Wedding on The Rise Bride proves eco-friendly wedding still high on glamour-more-
April 08,2008 New Chief Operating Officer Appointed at The Rise Award winning developer joins Okanagan's premier golf and winery resort -more-
February 21, 2008 Bear Mountain Resort GM Moves to The Rise in Vernon GM to Open Fred Couples Signature Golf Course This Year -more-
November 8, 2007 The Rise Cellars Add South African Influence Golf and wine community grows as neighborhoods sell out -more-
August 27, 2007 The Rise Charity Gala Raises $32,648 for Vernon Hospice House Home owners and Vernon community leaders raise funds with silent auction -more-
June 8, 2007 Stunning: PGA Veteran Fred Couples on The Rise Site inspection of the Golf Club at The Rise exceeds expectations -more-
February 28, 2007 The Rise Names Golf Superintendent for Fred Couples Signature Golf Course Award winning Carleton leaves Greywolf Panorama to come to the Okanagan-more-
December 1, 2006 Some Like it Cold Cold snap produces optimal grape picking conditions for Okanagan's newest Icewine. -more-
November 2, 2006 Full Seed Ahead: Fred Couples Course to open in 2007 The Golf Club at The Rise completes seeding and offers limited play for home owners -more-
September 14, 2006 The Rise Charity Gala raises $24,982.57 for Vernon Hospital 2007 Masters tickets go for $17,000 in live auction-more-
August 21, 2006 Moonlight Serenade Charity Gala at The Rise Benefits Vernon Hospital Elegant Event Features Auction of 2007 Masters Tickets and First Vintage from The Rise -more-
July 25, 2006 World’s Most Exclusive Block Party: Meet Neighbours at The Masters Developer offers thrill-of-a-lifetime Masters’ tickets for once- in-a-lifetime community -more-
July 5, 2006 Beating Skyrocketing Construction Costs Developer forms construction company -more-
April 18, 2006 The Rise Cuts Energy Costs As Terasen Utility Services Covers Capital Expenditure of GeoExchange Energy for Home-owners Lower heating costs achieved by harnessing the power of the Earth’s core -more-
March 29, 2006 Hiring Frenzy Begins at The Rise Golf and Wine Resort to Create 200 Jobs in Upper Okanagan in 2006 -more-
February 21, 2006 Cochrane Leaves Whistler and Rises to the Upper Okanagan The Rise Names GM and Director of Golf for Fred Couples Signature Golf Course -more-
December 22, 2005 Unprecedented Demand in Season One of The Rise Opening Date Set for Fred Couples Signature Course; Winery Milestone Achieved -more-
Sept. 23, 2005 Winemaker Selected for Elaborate and Interactive Winery Vineyard Ceremony Marks Milestone; Winery to Generate $17 million for Vernon -more-
June 15, 2005 The Rise Sells 40 Home Sites in 90 Minutes in Upper Okanagan -more-
March 22, 2005 $1 Billion Development Rises in Upper Okanagan New Hilltop Resort Community Features Fred Couples Signature Golf Course-more-
