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1. What is the procedure once I make a submission?

Once your submission has been received our editor will review it and if we feel that the content fits our guidelines then we will publish your submission. For email, send to or, mail your article to:

Beyond 50 Magazine
1850 Ranchmont Crescent
Kelowna, BC V1V 1T4

or send a Fax to 250-869-1490. All correspondence must include your name (withheld upon request), address and daytime phone number for contact purposes. Submissions may be edited for length.

2. Are photos required if I make a submission?

No, photos are not required but if you have some it would add to the story. We may contact you to have a photo taken if you do not submit one. If you submit hard copies of a photo, we ask you do not write on the back of the photo, instead put a label on the back with your information. We will return your photos if you include a self-addressed stamped envelope upon submission.

3. Will I be notified if my submission will appear in print?

Beyond 50 Magazine 's goal is to ensure that you are notified when your submission will be used. We want our contributors to know so they will tell their friends and family and this way more people will enjoy your story in our publication.

4. Do you have to be over 50 to submit to Beyond 50 Magazine ?

No, our stories are for people 50+ but there are so many talented people in the Central Okanagan that have something to share, so do not let age stop you. The content of Beyond 50 Magazine is geared towards our 50+ demographics so content should be about them or for them.

5. Which departments will you accept submissions for?

We will accept submissions for most of the regular departments and if you have a great story we could use as a feature we are open to that as well. Some of the regular departments will include:

• Aged to Perfection
• Angels Among Us
• Animal House
• Best Advice
• Electronically Speaking
• Financially Secure
• Hobby World
• Laughlines
• Memorable Moments
• Picture of Health
• Recipes
• Traditionally Speaking
• Travel

For a description of these departments see our Submissions Section. This publication is for our community, it is about people 50+ who live, work and play here each and everyday. The more information we share as a community the better it is for everyone. The more information we share the more enriched we all are.

6. Can people subscribe to your publication?

Beyond 50 Magazine is a free publication that will be delivered to businesses and random homes throughout the Central Okangan. We also have over 50 drop or locations you can sit and enjoy our magazine. If you or someone you know would like to subscribe the cost is $18.00 per year. We are charging this subscription rate to cover the costs of printing & mailing. To subscribe please send a cheque payable to

Beyond 50 Magazine
1850 Ranchmont Crescent
Kelowna, BC V1V 1T4

Please be sure to include the correct mailing information so your copy arrives to the proper address.

7. Where can I pick up or read Beyond 50 Magazine ?

Beyond 50 Magazine produces 12,000 copies for circulation in the Central Okanagan. We want to reach as many people as possible so distribution for Beyond 50 Magazine is as follows:

• All businesses registered with Canada Post in the Central Okanagan.
• We will also be distributing 3000 copies to random homes.
• The rest will be distributed to drop locations and places you enjoy having coffee or tea.

View a list of drop locations on this website.

8. How often will Beyond 50 Magazine be published?

Beyond 50 Magazine will be a quarterly publication in the Central Okanagan (Lake Country to Peachland). The issues will run September, December, March and June. Our future goal is to increase the distribution for more people to enjoy rather then the frequency of the publication.

9. How can I advertise in your publication?

If you are interested in advertising in our publication, please contact us at or by calling Laurel at 250-878-9194. Our media kit is also available in our Advertising Section. We would like to meet your advertising needs.