About 20 people including school administration staff, parents and students attended a SOSS PAC meeting Tuesday night to review options and come up with a solution. 72 small lockers will be obtained and placed in gym change rooms for males and females and groups of students will use these during class times. This will prevent items […]
Archives for May 2012
100 veterans meet in Oliver
From Chris Yerburgh – President of Oliver Legion: On Friday, 4 May the Oliver Legion held a Veterans Dinner to honor the WW 2 and Korean War Veterans and all the former peace time members of the Armed Forces. It was attended by approximately 100 Veterans, members and guests. Invited guests were our local MLA, […]
Legion upset
Military Suicides Why is the Federal Government reducing services right now when young veterans need it the most? In response to recent media coverage regarding military suicides and the Government’s proposed medical services cut backs, the Legion’s BC/Yukon Command is fighting for public recognition of the importance of intervention for our military serving members suffering […]
Desert Sun holds open house in Osoyoos
Mayor Stu Wells poses with Desert Sun Director Roxie Van Aller at the Osoyoos location on 72nd Avenue. A large crowd of visitors, staff, board members, politicians, and reporters assembled for this outreach event. Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre offers the following programs: Women and Men’s Counselling and Safe House for Women Children and […]
RDOS area C – planning commission meets into the night
The APC of Rural Area C was challenged by Director Allan Patton and Regional District staff to review and approve three housekeeping changes to policy that included: 1. Development Approval Information 2. Temporary Use Permits and 3. Watercourse Development Permit Area Guidelines The new policies were reviewed with the help of Planner Malcolm McNaughton. At […]
Make an offer Saturday
Ron Worth and Ron Johnson – from Crime Watch are going to find homes for these bike recoverd by police in the last year. All bikes have been held for more than six months without being claimed. See details below on how you can obtain one of these bike for your child or yourself. Oliver […]
National Park feasibility study released
The National Park Feasibility Study started in 2004 has been released to various parties in the province including the NDP and some media sources. You can press the link above for complete detail but expect some delay in loading it down to your computer. *** The feasibility assessment initiated in 2004 is complete. This assessment […]
Charity Fashion Show – 8th year
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