Just shot this picture last evening (Monday), albeit from a distance and amid some lingering smoke. I find it somewhat prophetic that of the few things which remain of our “old SOSS”, it is perhaps the most important one which embodies the spirit and emotions of all those with fond memories of so many images […]

Question posed: What are your feelings on hearing the news about Oliver’s school fire? “I’m extremely upset, I was just in Oliver and I couldn’t go see it – just too depressing. I and the Heritage Society Board, working with the School District did a lot of work to make sure SOSS maintained its heritage […]

I want to compliment the Oliver Fire department on their efforts to save SOSS. Based on my conversation with Chief Skaros early yesterday the fire crews arrived at a structure fire which had already progressed into the defensive phase. This means that an interior attack is not possible without risking serious injury or death; the […]

Statement to Media by RCMP re investigation into SOSS fire. “I can confirm that there is no one in custody in relation to the SOSS fire.  We are still in the initial stages of the investigation and cause of the fire has not yet been determined.  It would be premature to even speculate as to […]

Based on information received it is apparent that School District officials wants to be the least disruptive to students/ families/ local schools and has opted to: 1. Not bus students to Osoyoos. 2. Not displace or move Elementary School students in Oliver. 3. Utilize existing portables and nearby private facilities to house Grades 10-11 and […]

SOSS FIRE UPDATE – Sept 13/11 at 7:15 pm – SD#53 Thursday Community Meeting Everyone is welcome to attend a community meeting held by the school district on Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 pm at Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary School gymnasium. The district will provide details on the plan developed for SOSS students and staff. Should you have questions […]