John Carmichael (Judge) Haynes was the first Collector of Customs at Osoyoos (1861). He married Emily Josephine Pittendrigh. He had arrived in Victoria from County Cork, Ireland, in 1858 and joined the newly formed B.C. Police force. His son Valentine Carmichael (Val) Haynes married Elizabeth Runnels and had one daughter Alice Marie. She married Louis […]
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Border judge’s great-great-grand child follows in his foot steps
John Carmichael (Judge) Haynes was the first Collector of Customs at Osoyoos (1861). He married Emily Josephine Pittendrigh. He had arrived in Victoria from County Cork, Ireland, in 1858 and joined the newly formed B.C. Police force. His son Valentine Carmichael (Val) Haynes married Elizabeth Runnels and had one daughter Alice Marie. She married Louis […]
Very warm socks
If you want a drive today, to get out of the house visit Sunkeya Farm Alpacas in Willowbrook. Owner Linda Schultz poses with her product. I bought two pairs of wool socks and have been wearing them in the last 12 hours or more (non stop – bed, boot and breakfast). Very cosy and warm […]
Port of Osoyoos celebrates the big "150"
Yes a port of entry has existed at Osoyoos since 1861 and President Abraham Lincoln was the American President. Special guests invited but mainly Canadian Border Services Agency staff celebrated the anniversary with a cake and coffee at the Osoyoos Port Saturday. Old sign from the Museum may bring back memories of an earlier time before the […]
Port of Osoyoos celebrates the big “150”
Yes a port of entry has existed at Osoyoos since 1861 and President Abraham Lincoln was the American President. Special guests invited but mainly Canadian Border Services Agency staff celebrated the anniversary with a cake and coffee at the Osoyoos Port Saturday. Old sign from the Museum may bring back memories of an earlier time before the […]
"So that others can receive"
It’s cold out there and many people are going hungry. This is the time of the year to give from the heart for a good purpose and there are many in Oliver who need your assistance. My suggestion – drop in at the Interior Saving Credit Union and make a cash donation to the Food […]
“So that others can receive”
It’s cold out there and many people are going hungry. This is the time of the year to give from the heart for a good purpose and there are many in Oliver who need your assistance. My suggestion – drop in at the Interior Saving Credit Union and make a cash donation to the Food […]
Oliver figure skater reaches milestone
Saturday Oliver hosted a “test day”, with three other clubs from our region. Test days are mandatory for Starskate and Competitive skaters to take in order to move up to different levels. Tests consist of four different catagories, such as Skills, dance, freeskate and interpretive. These tests require a judge and a official report for each […]