Donald Triggs, notable wine industry figure, follows his dream of crafting iconic wines from Canadian soil with the launch of CULMINA, a boutique family estate winery in the South Okanagan In 2006, Don Triggs and his wife Elaine, later joined by their daughter Sara, embarked on the development of “Culmina Family Estate Winery” located […]
Archives for January 2013
Perfectly framed – by Bernard Bedard
God speed Tim Thorp
Gordon (Tim) Thorp Jun 11, 1942 – Jan 17, 2013 On Thursday, January 17, 2013, Mr. Gordon Hillier (Tim) Thorp of Oliver passed away at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 70 years. Tim will be lovingly remembered by his family; his other family at the S.O.A.I.C.L. and all who knew him. […]
Rest in peace – Peter Guenther
Peter Guenther September 29, 1921 – January 25, 2013 On Friday, January 25, 2013, Mr. Peter P. Guenther of Penticton passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by his wife Eva R. Guenther and son Henry Guenther. Peter is fondly remembered […]
1 to hospital – bad accident north of Oliver
Time: 5:30 pm January 30th Wednesday (corrected) Location: 7458 Hwy 97 North Road Conditions: Good – winter driving Vehicle: Late model red van Occupant: Female driver from Osoyoos hurt and transported to hospital Police, fire and ambulance attended Traffic: Diverted for about an hour – around the scene of accident using Park Rill and Island […]
Blue sky desperate to break through
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Area C – Budget and Priorities
Director Allan Patton hosting a Budget and Priorities meeting with constituents last night at the Oliver Community Hall. Main speaker RDOS Treasurer Warren Everton who explained the 2013 draft budget that must be passed in March. Below is the tax requisition as it stands now This shows an increase of 7.36% over 2012 mainly because […]