Incident one – van overheats on Princess Avenue near Word of Life church – explodes and the Oliver Fire Department called to make it safe. Two men sited getting out of the van earlier with bags. RCMP investigating Time 3:00pm Incident two – on my way home down Fairview I see a grey van […]
Archives for February 2013
Heritage week feature
Dacite columns are similar to basalt columns, with most of the columns with pentagon shaped rock. Dacite’s chemical composition is similar to basalt with a higher amount of feldspar, creating a lighter colour rock. These columns were formed when Giant’s Head Mountain began to re-erupt. Giant’s Head Mountain is a resurgent volcanic dome similar to […]
Winter scene of peace and tranquility
Testalinda Creek 2013
Buildings rising fast
Above – back of stage area in new auditorium at SOSS Below – industrial space being constructed off Hwy 97 north of V-Line
RIP Bruce Malczewski
Bruce Malczewski 1935-2013 of Oliver passed away on Saturday, February 2nd at the age of 77 years at the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver, BC. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (nee Rosenau) his children, Aaron and Shonna, grandson Christian and sister Sannee McFarlane; pre-deceased by his sister Audrey Tappin. […]
Family Day confusion
Family Day was first held in Canada in the province of Alberta in 1990. It is supposed to reflect the values of family and home that were important to the pioneers who founded Alberta, and give workers the opportunity to spend more time with their families. Family Day was introduced in Saskatchewan in 2007 and […]
A friendly reminder – tickets still on sale
Learning forum in Osoyoos – BC Education Plan
The Board of Education would like to invite the parents and the public to attend our next Learning Forum at Osoyoos Elementary on February 13th, 2013. Rod Allen, Superintendent of Learning, Ministry of Education, Victoria will be the guest speaker. The topic will be the BC Education plan. Teachers from Osoyoos Elementary and Secondary […]