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The Rise Media Coverage

August 2009

August 7, 2009

Reprinted from Business in Vancouver

"Rise attracts buyers"
Business in Vancouver, August 7, 2009 -article-

June 2009

Reprinted from Wine Access

"The Cellars at the Rise"
Wine Access 2009 -article-

June 20, 2009

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"Rise liquidator sells 5 lots"
The Vancouver Sun, June 20, 2009 -article-

June 6, 2009

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"Existing inventory on the block in stalled development"
The Vancouver Sun, June 6, 2009 -article-

May 2009

Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star

"Rise lots focus of liquidation"
The Vernon Morning Star, May 30, 2009 -article-

September 2008

Reprinted from The Globe and Mail

"Vineyard home sites overlooking Okanagan Lake"
The Globe and Mail, September 19, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from Calgary Herald

"World discovering valley's 'small sister"
Calgary Herald, September 6, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from Calgary Sun

"Rise to the occasion"
Calgary Sun, September 6, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from Calgary Herald

"Expanding wineries add flavour to locale'"
Calgary Herald, September 6, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from Business Edge

"Homes on the range spell green for golf"
Business Edge, September 5, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from The Daily Courier

"Moonlight Serenade raises $30,000 for NONA"
The Daily Courier, September 2, 2008 -article-

August 2008

July 2008

 

Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star

"Auction items ready for charity gala"
The Vernon Morning Star, July 30, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Daily Courier

"Moonlight brings in big ticket items for NONA"
The Daily Courier, July 30, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from National Post

"On Course For the Good Life"
National Post, July 18, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Daily Courier

"Moonlight Gala for NONA"
Third annual event to benefit neurological association
The Daily Courier, July 17, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from Travel Press

"New Couples golf course opens in Okanagan"
Travel Press, July 14, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Daily Courier

"Rooms with lots of views at The Rise"
The Daily Courier, July 14, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from Surrey Now

"NHLers, golfer Couples launch Vernon's The Rise"
Surrey Now, July 1, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from Inside Golf

"Yacyshen takes charge at The Rise"
Inside Golf, July 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from Inside Golf

"If you build it well, they will come and play... and (hopefully) buy"
Inside Golf, July 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from Western Living

"Fairways & Driveways"
Western Living, June/July 2008 -article-

 

June 2008

Reprinted from Robb Report

"Vintage Vacation"
Robb Report, June/July 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald

"Couples Rises to occasion"
The Calgary Herald, June 30, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald

"Hockey meets golf at course opening"
The Calgary Herald, June 28, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from El Economista

"Wine hotels"
El Economista - Viaje y ViVa, June 26, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"It's time to rise up"
The Vancouver Sun, June 25, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from Calgary Sun

"Club Freddy to join top tracks"
Calgary Sun, June 24, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald

"Designers facing tougher challenges"
The Calgary Herald, June 23, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald

"Vineyards uncorked"
The Calgary Herald, June 21, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from National Post

"Everybody's Horsing Around"
National Post, June 20, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Daily Courier

"The Rise golf course goes Boom-Boom"
The Daily Courier, June 20, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star

"Freddy and friends tee off at The Rise"
The Vernon Morning Star, June 19, 2008 -article-

 

Provided by Global TV BC

"Tee off ceremony at The Rise"
Global TV BC, June 18, 2008 -video clip-

 

Provided by CHBC News

"Tee off ceremony at The Rise"
CHBC News, June 18, 2008 -video clip-

 

Provided by 660 News

"Tee off ceremony at The Rise"
660 News, June 18, 2008 -sound clip-

 

Reprinted from The Daily Courier

"Couples to tee off at The Rise today"
The Daily Courier, June 18, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"B.C. course trail a golfer's dream"
The Vancouver Sun, June 17, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Province

"A scenic drive through golf heaven"
The Province, June 17, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from Dawson Creek Daily News

"A golf tour like no other"
Dawson Creek Daily News, June 17, 2008 -artcle-

 

Reprinted from Kelowna Capital News

"Villegas big winner on the course and with the fans"
Kelowna Capital News, June 17, 2008 -article-

Provided by City TV Calgary

"Fred Couple's has a new golf course in Vernon BC"
City TV Calgary, June 13, 2008 -video clip-

 

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"June Busy at Vernon's The Rise"
The Vancouver Sun, June 07, 2008 -article-

 

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald	Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun
Reprinted from The Star Phoenix	Reprinted from BC Golf News

"A golf trail like no other"
Calgary Herald, The Vancouver Sun, The Star Phoenix, BC Golf news, June 7, 2008 -article-

 

"Vernon Course on Verge of Grand Opening"
Kelowna Daily Courier/ Vernon Daily Courier, June 6, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from The Northwest GOLF

"Keeping up with Fred Couples"
The Northwest GOLF, June 03, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star

"Course Ready to Rise to the Top"
The Vernon Morning Star, June 06, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from Castanet.net

"The Rise in Vernon"
John Thompson Report at Castanet.net, June 2, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star

"The Rise expands vineyards"
The Vernon Morning Star, June 01, 2008 -article-

May 2008

Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star

"Bride Wears White, Wedding Goes Green"
The Vernon Morning Star, May 18, 2008 -article-

April 2008

Reprinted from Calgary Inc

"Ready, Set, Golf"
Calgary Inc, April 30, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from The Daily  Courier (Vernon)

"Hartman takes the helm at The Rise"
The Daily Courier (Vernon), April 14, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from National Post

"If the pros build it, golfers will come; Big names flock to B.C. to build own courses"
National Post, April 12, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from The Calgary Sun

"Rise 'n' shine to Vernon's Picaso"
Calgary Sun, April 5, 2008 -article-

Reprinted from North Shore Otlook

"Now's the time to plan your ultimate golf vacation along the Thompson Okanagan Golf Trail"
North Shore Outlook, March 27, 2008 -article-

"Moves"
The Vancouver Sun, March 10, 2008 -article-

January 2008

Reprinted from Up! Magazine

"Fresh Picks 2008"
Up! Magazine, January 1, 2008 -article- 

November 2007

Reprinted from Business Thompson Okanagan

"The Rise a Dream Come True for Snider"
Business Thompson Okanagan, November 2007 -article- 

October 2007

Reprinted from Western Canadian Resorts

"Thirst Quencher; The Rise Hits the Spot for Okanagan Investors"
Western Canadian Resorts, September-October 2007 -article- 

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald

"Vineyard Living Hits High Note with Oenophiles"
The Calgary Herald: Recreation & Investment Properties, October 2007 -article- 

September 2007

Reprinted from The Edmonton Journal

"Scenery and Selection Draw Buyers to Vernon;
Homes Start at $600,000 at Turtle Mountain Project"
The Edmonton Journal, September 23, 2007 -article- 

Reprinted from The Okanagan Saturday

"The Rise on Radar of Robb Report"
The Okanagan Saturday, September 22, 2007 -article- 

"Wow Factor Seen as One of 'Four Ws'"
The Calgary Herald, September 22, 2007; The Edmonton Journal, September 30, 2007  -article- 

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald

"Golf Mecca Entices Players"
The Calgary Herald, September 15, 2007 -article- 

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald

"Scenic Vernon Abuzz with Activity"
The Calgary Herald, September 15, 2007 -article- 

Reprinted from Pacific Northwest Golfer Magazine 

"Couples on The Rise"
Pacific Northwest Golfer Magazine, September 2007 -article- 

Reprinted from Robb Report

"Open Fairways; Making the Rounds of the Top New Private Courses"
Robb Report, September 2007 -article-

August 2007

Reprinted from Western Investor

"O.K. in North Okanagan;
Real Estate Sales Booming at a Series of New – and Expanding – Golf Courses in the North Okanagan"
Western Investor, August 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star

"Gala Raises $32,648"
The Vernon Morning Star, August 29, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from British Columbia Homes and Resorts

"Okanagan's Loftiest New Golf Community: On The Rise"
British Columbia Homes and Resorts, August 3-24, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from British Columbia Homes and Resorts

"Waterfront Property Rising Amid a Tidal Wave of Demand"
British Columbia Homes and Resorts, August 3-24, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Globe and Mail

"Grapes and Greens;
The Combination of Fine Wine and Championship Fairways Has Propelled B.C.'s Thompson-Okanagan Region into the Spotlight"
The Globe and Mail, August 1, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Inside Golf Magazine

"Freddie Wows 'Em At The Rise"
Inside Golf Magazine, Summer 2007 -article-

July 2007

Reprinted from BC Business Magazine

"Fore Star Resort"
BC Business, July 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Globe and Mail

"Resort Lifestyle in the Okanagan"
The Globe and Mail, July 6, 2007 -article-

June 2007

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"No Shortage of Golf Resorts;
From the West Coast to the Kootenays, Luscious Fairways Await Swingers of All Levels"
The Vancouver Sun, June 30, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Castanet.net

"Signature Golf Course" 
John Thompson Report at Castanet.net, June 29, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Harbour City Star

"PGA Vet Likes His Course"
Harbour City Star, June 26, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Business in Vancouver

"Range of Golf Real Estate Plays Pitched to Baby Boomers Seeking Fairway Views;
Imminent Retirees Provide Foundation for Multimillion-Dollar Plans around B.C."
Business in Vancouver June 26-July 2, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Business in Vancouver

"Golf: Real Estate Sales"
Business in Vancouver June 26-July 2, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Westernliving

"2007 Recreational Property Guide"
Westernliving, June/July 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Daily News (Kamloops)

"Pro Golfer Designs Course in Vernon, B.C."
The Daily News (Kamloops), June 26, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Winnipeg Free Press 

"Community Features Vineyard, Golf Course"
Winnipeg Free Press, June 24, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"The Rise Is Set in a Truly Inspiring Location"
The Vancouver Sun, June 23, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Edmonton Journal

"Vernon Set to Play Couples's Signature Golf Course"
The Edmonton Journal, June 23, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Times Colonist (Victoria)

"Pro Golfer Couples Designs Signature Course at Vernon Development"
Times Colonist (Victoria), June 23, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Edmonton Sun

 "Come On Up for the RISING; Beauty Abounds at BC's The Rise Community"
The Edmonton Sun, June 17, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald

"Pro Golfer Designs Course in Vernon, B.C."
The Calgary Herald, June 16, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Kelowna Capital News

"Freddie Puts His Distinctive Stamp on The Rise Golf Club"
Kelowna Capital News, June 13, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Vernon Daily Courier

"PGA Vet Offers Praise for Rise Course"
Vernon Daily Courier, June 11, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Province

"Course, View Rise to Couples' Expectations"
The Province, June 10, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Okanagan Sunday

"Rave Reviews for The Rise"
The Okanagan Sunday, June 10, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from CANADAgolfguide.com

"Fred Couples Rises to Vernon for Site Tour"
CANADAgolfguide.com - BC Golf News, June 9, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Okanagan Saturday

"Fred Couples High on The Rise; Golf Legend Tours Vernon Course He Helped Design"
The Okanagan Saturday, June 9, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from CHBC.com

"Couples Is Back in the North Okanagan to Look Over the Progress at
The Rise"
CHBC-TV Evening News, June 8, 2007 -video-

"Couples Visits Rise"
Kelowna Daily Courier/ Vernon Daily Courier, June 6, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"Fred Couples to Visit The Rise"
The Vancouver Sun, June 6, 2007 -article-

"Couples to Visit North Okanagan"
Kelowna Daily Courier/ Vernon Daily Courier, June 5, 2007 -article-

May 2007

Reprinted from Canadian Property Management

"A Hole in One"
Canadian Property Management, May 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Edmonton Journal

"Build Them, and They Will Come"
The Edmonton Journal, May 29, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Edmonton Journal

"Youthful Exuberance Makes Icewines Special"
The Edmonton Journal, May 29, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Business in Vancouver

"Field of Greens; Developers Pin Resort Golf Course Hopes on Former
Golfers-Turned-Designers"
Business in Vancouver, May 8-14, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from British Columbia Wine & Golf Guide

"The Reds, Whites and Greens of the Okanagan"
British Columbia Wine&Golf Guide, Spring 2007 -article-

Reprinted from British Columbia Wine&Golf Guide

"A Toast to Great Golf Coming at The Rise"
British Columbia Wine&Golf Guide, Spring 2007 -article-

April 2007

Reprinted from Inside Golf Magazine

"Snider's Dream Close to Reality"
Inside Golf Magazine, April 2007 -article-

"Golf Feast: The Spicy Courses of British Columbia"
The Vancouver Sun, May 8, 2007/ Vernon Daily Courier, April 23, 2007/
Surrey Now, May 8, 2007/ Tourism BC, April  2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Calgary Herald

"More than 45 Courses to Choose from in Thompson Okanagan"
The Calgary Herald, April 22, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Castanet.net

"The Rise In Vernon"
John Thompson Report at Castanet.net, April 17, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"B.C. Golfers Master Fun"
The Vancouver Sun, April 7, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"Going Greens"
The Vancouver Sun Golf Guide, April, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from National Post

"How the West Has Won"
The National Post Golf, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from CHBC.com

"The Grand Prize Draw for the Trip to The Masters Contest"
The Morning News with Stirling Faux and Rod Cochrane, general manager
at The Golf Club at The Rise, April 2, 2007 -audio clip-

Reprinted from Pacific Golf

"Opening Soon"
Pacific Golf, April, 2007 -article-

March 2007

Reprinted from Indulge

"Paradise Found"
Indulge, March/April 2007 -article-

Reprinted from BC Golf News

"Fred Couples -- Leaving His Mark In BC"
BC Golf News, March 30,2007 -article-

Reprinted from Journal of Commerce

"Upper Okanagan to Get Fred Couples Signature Golf Course"
Journal of Commerce, March 28,2007 -article-

Reprinted from Business Edge

"Blueprint for Rising to Top: Flair, Clear Vision, Focus"
Business Edge, March 28, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Globe and Mail

"B.C. Road Builder Makes Tracks with Mountain Lakeside Resort"
The Globe and Mail, March 27, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Okanagan Saturday

"Rise Picks Golf Course Boss"
The Okanagan Saturday, March 24, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from National Post

"Lifestyle Meets Location; Boomers are Flocking to the Okanagan for Fun and Games - and a Good Investment"
The National Post, March 15,2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Vernon Morning Star

"Rise Hires Superintendent"
The Morning Star, March 4,2007 -article-

Reprinted from Western Canadian Resorts and Investment Properties

"Call of the West"
Western Canadian Resorts and Investment Properties, March/April 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Valley Echo

"Greywolf Super Heading to Vernon"
The Valley Echo, March 7, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Province

"New Courses to Test-Drive"
The Province Golf guide, Spring 2007 -article-

February 2007

Reprinted from Pacific Golf

"Rise to the Top Near Vernon"
Pacific Golf, February/March 2007 -article-

Reprinted from The Vancouver Sun

"Ultimate 19th Hole?"
The Vancouver Sun/Westcoast Homes, February 17, 2007 -article-

 January 2007

Reprinted from National Post

"Going Green to Save Some Green:
Young and Old alike See Benefits of Buying into Eco-Conscious Homes"
National Post, January 18, 2007 -article-

Reprinted from Edmonton Journal

"Course on Course"
Edmonton Journal, January 13, 2007 -news brief-

Reprinted from LINKS Magazine

"Extreme Makeover"
LINKS, 2006-2007 -article-