RCMP Request Assistance in Locating Female for Urgent Family Message Williams Lake RCMP is requesting the assistance of the public in locating missing person Christal CHAMBERLAIN. Christal is 31 years old from Oliver and was last seen in the Williams Lake area on January 31st Christal is described as Caucasian, 5’6’’, 130lbs, round face, long […]
Archives for February 2013
Cook found guilty but not in court to hear it
A B.C. Supreme Court justice has handed down a guilty verdict in Prince George linked to the death of a young boy in 2000, but the convicted man wasn’t in court to hear it On Friday, the judge found Lloyd Cook not guilty of manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death, but guilty of unlawful confinement […]
Plan calls for regional fire dispatch by radio only
Okanagan Mountain (north and east of Penticton) will become the cornerstone of a new 1.6 million dollar upgraded fire dispatch system for Okanagan Similkameen RD. That conclusion re-stated to a large gathering in Penticton Saturday that included fire chiefs, municipal managers, regional politicians, staff and media. Fire Chiefs from Ellison, Hedley, Anarchist Mountain, Tulameen, Summerland, […]
‘Nick’ in a white sky by Brian Fry
Nick is named such due to variations on his wing tips
Fundraiser February 21 at Fairview Mtn. Golf Course
Here is a picture of Christa Gabriel (left) and Sue James (right). They are holding some of the little dresses bound for orphan children in Africa and made from pillow cases by Christa. Sue James is the newly elected President of Oliver Grandmothers for Africa. The group supports many grassroots projects in Africa […]
At Haynes Point
Here is a shot of the reeds at Hayne’s Point, taken Fri. Feb. 8, what a glorious day!! photo by Doris Lancaster Osoyoos, BC
Icicles 30 feet high
From an incredible picture I cannot do justice to – by Brian Fry
B.C. liquor laws get overhauled
Minister Rich Coleman announced several changes today that will help support local breweries and distilleries, create new business opportunities, and revise current liquor laws in British Columbia. Changes announced today include the following: Brewers and distillers now can apply to have an on-site consumption area such as a lounge, tasting room or event area. Small- […]