Artist Eric Blais blended his love of hockey and artistry with his latest project.

One of B.C.91裸聊视频檚 largest murals was unveiled on the side of Fripp Warehousing, Wednesday, June 21 showcasing images from Kelowna.

The project started three years ago, with the Kelowna Minor Hockey Association.

Owner of the Fripp Warehousing, Claire Fripp was looking for someone with artistic talent to create the mural, which can be seen from Crowley Avenue.

She didn91裸聊视频檛 know Blais, who coaches hockey in the association, was also a painter.

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The pair put out a contest, selecting three ideas from the minor hockey kids to come up with an image of Kelowna.

The three ideas selected were the Ogopogo, the Kettle Valley Trail and the Rockets winning the 2004 memorial cup.

The mural is more than 200 feet long and Blais is now working on phase two of the project on the south side of the building.

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Fripp originally wanted to do something small, but it morphed into the mural it is today.

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Mayor Colin Basran cut the ribbon in the official unveiling Wednesday, June 21.