Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister Mary Polak released the following statement today in response to the ‘yes’ vote by Tla’amin Nation members regarding the ratification of their treaty: “I would like to congratulate Tla’amin Nation members and their leadership on achieving a ‘yes’ vote in favour of the Tla’amin Final Agreement. This is a clear […]
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The exploits start Monday, Aug. 6 with a reception from 6 – 8 pm. From Tuesday to Saturday, the artists can be found exposed in the shadows of the Quail’s Nest, from 9 am to 3 pm each day. Our goal is to have our pieces completed when the aperture closes 3 pm sharp on […]
Somewhere….over the rainbow
Photo from a phone camera at White Lake – taken by Mary Fry
Weekend fun – Sunshine Festival getting bigger each year
Persistent fire draws attention of bomber
East side of Okanagan Valley at Oliver. The people downtown a buzz about the smoke in the valley. Crowds pack Rotary Beach in the super warm air for a fabulous view of the aerial work of the bomber and the bird dog.
Long, hot, ‘smoky daze’
1. Get a banana split at Eastside Grocery – it is new this summer 2. Prepare for a parade and a carnival this weekend 3. See larger photo elsewhere – copy corrected 4. Film producers get ready to film a cherry orchard operation for Pitchin’ In – Food show
Grants for local sports welcomed
WINTER IS COMING: GAMING GRANTS FOR WINTER SPORTS CLUBS Five local organizations will share $43,535 in Community Gaming Grants from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. They are: · South Okanagan Figure Skating Club – $13,125 · Boundary Figure Skating Club – $5,775 · Grand Forks Figure Skating Club – $9,275 · International […]
The night was wired
Photographed by Mike Beaulieu