The Federal Court ruled Tuesday that Metis and non-status Indians qualify as “Indians” under the Constitution Act of 1867, and therefore fall under the jurisdiction of the federal government in Ottawa. Both groups had been in a sort of jurisdictional limbo for decades. Metis leader Harry Daniels, the now-deceased plaintiff in the case, had sought […]
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High court ruling on jurisdiction over Metis
Kyle Louie to face trial next fall
The trial for an OIB member accused of killing his younger brother is set to start Nov. 18 in Penticton. Kyle Louie is charged with second-degree murder in the death of his brother, 20-year-old Reece Louie, at a home on the reserve. On Feb. 19, 2011, police arrived at a home on Black Sage Road and found […]
911 should be used for emergencies
B.C. Ambulance Service has put out a strong reminder that 9-1-1 calls be used for medical emergencies only. “Calls that are inappropriate – divert resources from those who need medical attention,” says Gord Kirk, BCAS director of dispatch operations. Last night in Oliver – police, fire and ambulance responded to a call near Gallagher Lake for a […]
Lose it for life!
Oliver Parks and Recreation is offering a variety of Adult Health and Fitness programs during the winter months of 2013. Our third annual “Lose It For Life” weight loss challenge is starting again this January 14, at the Oliver Parks & Recreation centre. Jorg Mardian, will be doing the nutritional aspect again this year, and […]
On the Sugar Lump by Marilyn Jones
Six in the snow
My friends and I went up to Bear Lake to snow shoe, and this is a bit of the snow crystals, so much snow and fog, it was beautiful. I thought I would send you a couple of pictures if you wanted to share them on your site. The dogs are Caesar and Jade. Sonya […]