Learning Forum – April 11, 2012: Trustees of School District 53 will host a learning forum on April 11, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the School Board Office. The theme of this forum is Aboriginal Education. Presentations, with student participation, will be provided on the Grade 4 Okanagan People’s Unit, R’Native Voice course, and student […]
Archives for March 2012
Monday is council day this week
Agenda for 4pm Committee of the Whole (not televised) 1. Presentation by the Oliver Tourism Association – financial report and update for council 2. Possible use of widened lane in 6000 block lane east of Main Street adjacent to General Coach Building 3. Notice of motion to amend Council’s communication policy Agenda for Regular Council […]
Time running out to register for local artisans
The arts council hosts a new celebration this year: the Spring Arts Faire. The idea arose after some member arts groups expressed a desire for a festival of the arts that did not have a requirement that artwork be sold nor was restricted to exhibit only (as at the Fall Art Show and Sale). The […]
Where is this?
You could be right – when I blow it up it doesn’t look like the border
How old would this be?
Found near an Osoyoos construction site
Take a step into Spring
Osoyoos Soroptimists present “STEP INTO SPRING” Date: April 14, 2012 Place: Osoyoos Golf Course Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon FULL BREAKFAST BUFFET & FASHION SHOW Silent Auction and Door Prizes For more information, call Joan at 250 498 2899
100 year old murder recounted at Penticton cemetary
Thanks to Penticton Herald files 1912 The greatest manhunt in the Okanagan’s history, up to that point occurred in 1912 – a hundred years ago. Armed with a colt revolver, Walter Boyd James (aka “W. Poehlke, an American-born teamster, living in Kelowna) and Frank Wilson robbed Chater & Taylor’s Store in South Kelowna, March 16, […]
More study needed says Basso
Local NDP hopeful Marji Basso points to area of the west range that is part of proposed National Park in the South Okanagan Smilkameen. Basso says process is important. The study by the OIB on this question is very important, she says. The provincial NDP have not taken a firm stand on the issue but […]