Our Board has had a very busy month. We have hosted community engagement forums in 3 of the 4 communities that we serve; our final forum will be in Osoyoos on November 28th. We have been disappointed by the turnout at these meetings, as we are eager to share with you our challenges and would […]
Archives for November 2012
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Photo from Bob Cameron Black Orchid Photography
SCHOOL DISTRICT #53 GETS FUNDING FOR NEW BUS
OSOYOOS – School District #53 will receive in funding for the purchase a new school bus, as part of a $14 million investment by the Province. SD 53 will receive $135,131 for one bus. Quick Facts: · The Government has invested $14 million for 125 new buses across the Province. · These new clean diesel buses reduce […]
Just Making Art by Samantha Ridley
At SOSS, several students have been participating in an art club that meets twice a week. The art club meets on Mondays after school and Wednesdays at lunch. These kids have been participating in this group since late September. This art club has about 12 students in it and, run by teacher Lindsey Kingsfield, these […]
Alarms shut down Royal Bank
Royal Bank on Main Street closed early Thursday after alarms went off and Fire Department called. No noticeable smoke. Staff cleared the building. Someone will work on the premises over night and hopefully everything back in working order Friday. RBC cash machine is available only at Chevron. Doors at Downtown Royal sealed.
This is how they do it
Short delays north and south on Highway 97 – north of Oliver as Fortis replaces damaged pole. One truck keeps old pole and wires steady (out of ground) and 2nd truck inserts new pole. Wires then moved over. Mostly likely all done before darkness.
Morning frost…..by Bernard Bedard
Bottle drive this Saturday – new number to call
1st Oliver Scouting Groups will be out in full force again on Saturday, November 24, 2012 looking for your pop, juice, liquor, wine, beer bottles and cans. We are gearing up for Canadian Jamboree which is happening in July of 2013. If you would like to help us send our youth to this camp and […]