The Rise and Vernon B.C. real estate in the media

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News Release Archive

August 25, 2008

Homesites on vineyard part of Okanagan project

The Rise,Okanagan’s signature resort community by Okanagan Hills Development Corp., has announced it is expanding the master-planned golf and wine resort with the launch of a new neighbourhood.

June 30, 2008

Couples Rises to Occasion

The Rise, a Fred Couples signature golf course, recently opened its doors to public playin Vernon, B.C.

June 28, 2008

Hockey meets golf at course opening

Flames’ Jarome Iginla helps open The Rise

June 25, 2008

It's time to Rise Up

Fred Couples said he wanted The Rise, his new signature course high above Vernon, to be difficult.

April 9, 2008

New Chief Operating Officer Appointed at The Rise

Award-winning developer joins Okanagan's premier golf and wine resort in Vernon

February 23, 2008

On The Street

Times Colonist (Victoria), February 23, 2008

February 21, 2008

Bear Mountain Resort GM Moves to The Rise in Vernon

GM to Open Fred Couples Signature Golf Course This Year

January 1, 2008

Fresh Picks 2008

Up! Magazine January 2008

December 19, 2007

Winner of our "Win an iPod Classic" contest!

Congratulations to Judy Knight, the of Winner of our "Win an iPod Classic" contest!

October 2007

The Rise hits the spot for Okanagan Investors - PDF

The huge thirst for recreational or viewpoint property in the Okanagan is being partially quenched by an innovative development of 650 resort residences sprouting on the upper benches above Vernon. Click here to see the article in PDF format.

June 8, 2007

Fred Couples Visits The Rise

Together with course architect Gene Bates and builder Ian Renton, Fred inspected all 18 holes at the course overlooking Okanagan Lake.

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

September 14, 2006

The Rise Charity Gala raises $24,982.57 for Vernon Hospital

2007 Masters tickets go for $17,000 in live auction

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

July 5, 2006

Beating Skyrocketing Construction Costs

Developer forms construction company

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

March 29, 2006

Hiring Frenzy Begins at The Rise

Golf and Wine Resort to Create 200 Jobs in Upper Okanagan in 2006

December 22, 2005

Unprecedented Demand for Vernon B.C. Real Estate

Opening Date Set for Fred Couples Signature Course; Winery Milestone Achieved

Sept. 23, 2005

Winemaker Selected for Elaborate and Interactive Winery

Vineyard Ceremony Marks Milestone; Winery to Generate $17 million for Vernon

June 15, 2005

The Rise Sells 40 Home Sites in 90 Minutes in Upper Okanagan

The Rise sold 43 out of 52 home sites and sold 40 sites in 90 minutes at its first selection date on Saturday June 11th.

March 22, 2005

$1 Billion Development Rises in Upper Okanagan

New Hilltop Resort Community Features Fred Couples Signature Golf Course