Mayor Pat Hampson has been on the scene for several hours and when a TV camera caught up with him – he said “this morning’s fire is a real tragedy in so many ways” and he hopes as many parts of the school can be saved as possible. Hampson had been called by Fire Chief Danny […]
Archives for 2011
Hang on auditorium
Over exposed photograph at about 4 am – main part of fight is concentrated at back of stage area. Fire and smoke creeping along roof line. Walls on outside near the rear starting to crumble.
Effort to save Frank Venables auditorium
Extra water is being pumped into the Oliver system to help fight the fire at the South Okanagan Secondary School. Wells not normally used at this time of year have been activated to keep fire pressure intact. Fireman are directed to save as much as possible of the historic school auditorium and newer sections of the school. Picture […]
SOSS ablaze – building fully engaged
It’s a bad dream. A shock to the system. It is unbelievable but our old high school is now gutted by fire. (3:15 am) Phone call wakes me and says school on fire. The newly renovated SOSS is ablaze with fire trucks everywhere – attempting to save it but the inferno is too much and […]
Council meets Monday
Committee Meeting – 4pm No TV 1. Determine irrigation shut off date 2. Report on pump repairs at Fairview well 3. Report on headstone damage at cemetery 4. Lease on Museum building 5. Youth Centre funding agreement discussion Regular Council Meeting 7pm televised 1. Water Fund – pump contingency reserve procedures 2. Water use – […]
Masons' open house – back into history
Most of us don’t go to the Masonic Hall very often including me. I think it might have been my second visit in a lifetime. Two pictures hanging at the entrance had some significance to me and took me back in time. Above is Griffin Hall (presently the Remax Realty and East Indian grocery store. My family […]
Masons’ open house – back into history
Most of us don’t go to the Masonic Hall very often including me. I think it might have been my second visit in a lifetime. Two pictures hanging at the entrance had some significance to me and took me back in time. Above is Griffin Hall (presently the Remax Realty and East Indian grocery store. My family […]
Shoot out at Oliver golf course
Nk’Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course hosted a very successful 2 lady team “Shoot-Out” golf Tournament on Sept 8, 2011. 124 ladies from across the province came to enjoy a new format of play “6 holes Alternate Shot; 6 holes Best Ball and 6 holes of Scramble”. Thanks to the Nk’Mip lady and men volunteers to […]