The hills are alive The saying goes that April showers bring May flowers, and that’s certainly true especially on the usually dry hillsides of the Okanagan Valley. I found this field of Spring Sunflowers on Secrest Hill Road above the town of Oliver. Though Kelowna has claimed this sunflower as their city’s official flower, (they […]
Archives for 2012
Let’s not forget the 400 fire fighters
As Scott Schaffrick says: “Let’s not forget the 400 fire fighters in town for the spring fire seminar….” Saturday and Sunday at the Community Park in Oliver. You cannot miss it. Twenty six different training events will take place at the community centre grounds, from basic fire fighting procedures to advanced rescue techniques. Many of […]
Use caution near the Okanagan River
PENTICTON – The public is urged to take extra care near the Okanagan River because of high water levels. Visitors and residents are reminded that the Okanagan River’s deep and fast-flowing current requires heightened safety awareness. Adults are urged to keep children and pets under close supervision at all times when near the banks of […]
Visits to ODN
Visits to Oliver Daily News April 2011 – 31, 349 April 2012 – 55, 378 Advertising is in colour. Your message each day. Link to the customer.
How to become a leader – show for the Rick Hansen run
In 2009, Riley Martin, 17, was riding his motorcycle when a large truck pulled out in front of him on the highway. Unable to stop in time, Martin hit the back of the pickup, fracturing his ribs, shoulder, and collar bone and completely severing his spinal column. Martin was taken to a local trauma center […]
Mayor of Princeton dies
Fred Thomas – Mayor of Princeton – elected in November died overnight after fighting a long battle with prostrate cancer. Thomas fought the 2011 municipal election defeating incumbent Mayor Randy McLean last November. A by-election will be ordered under provisions of the Community Charter. Acting Mayor is Jason Earle. “I am personally saddened by Fred’s […]
Highway 3 get light system in East Osoyoos
Highways (MOTI) District Manager Murray Tekano shown right with Council members and MLA John Slater at official lightup at Cottonwood Drive in East Osoyoos Friday in the rain. Installation of the new traffic signals at the intersection of Highway 3 and Cottonwood Drive is complete. Why this matters: · Osoyoos is a popular destination for […]
Weather – sunny weekend ?
source: Environment Canada forcast for Osoyoos