Town council invited to dine with those who take advantage of the services of the SOICS (South Okanagan Immigrant Community Services) on Main Street in Oliver. Posing for the camera: Linda Larson (Bandai clothing), Geody Amaya (in traditional East Indian dress), Sheehnaz Parmar, Kiyomi Ogi, Amandeep Sidhu, Sandra Martinez and Samier Mohamed with hijab Countries […]
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Lunch brings us to the same table
MORE IMPROVEMENTS FOR HIGHWAY 97
Pictured MLA John Slater, Mayor Ron Hovanes and Regional Director Allan Patton. Box culvert project to start December 1st to construct new underground water passage for a wider strip of highway. Road work to expand the highway with passing lanes will commence after March 15th, 2013. MOTI officials said all land purchases necessary have been completed. […]
Report from School District #53
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 […]
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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.