Last year – 2012 – ratepayers in Okanagan Falls paid for the use of a regional sewer system and on the tax bill – it cost 531 dollars. In 2013 – that rate will go up $85 to $616 and future hikes will increase it even more. Why?- the cost of construction and operations of […]
Archives for May 2013
A letter from Nancy – a brave women
The word cancer is not foreign to me or my family. My dad died from lung cancer. My sister Kathy has survived two different types of cancer. My sister Sandra’s father-inlaw has cancer. My sister Linda’s husband lost his Dad to cancer. I have friends that have lost loved ones to cancer. But the words […]
New regional superintendent replaces RCMP inspector in Penticton
The City of Penticton is pleased to announce that Insp. Kevin Hewco has been selected as the successful candidate to lead the Penticton RCMP detachment and South Okanagan regional command. Insp. Hewco comes to Penticton from the North Cowichan RCMP detachment, based in Duncan. “Insp. Hewco understands policing in B.C. and the safety needs of […]
Some questions around the water cooler today
By-election in Penticton when? By-election in Oliver when? Think of candidates in Oliver – I just won’t venture into that territory today In Penticton – will former Mayor Hart Buckendahl run against Councillor Gary Litke? Who will fill the seat of Chair of the Okanagan Similkameen Regional District? Could Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes be interested […]
Beauty is found everywhere
by Jeremy Cook
Great civics
Here are a group of SOSS students voting for the first time. From L to R: Satveer Brar, Melissa Waldron, Rav Sandhu, Emily Gideon, Japdeep Sandhu, Jaspinder Grewal, Josh Miller, Arshdeep Sandhu, and Amit Chahal. Not shown in the picture are lots of jealous 17-year-olds. Photo submitted by Sarah Riordan
Jumpstart Day ~ May 25th
Portuguese Consulate General coming to Oliver
New Board of Directors – Okanagan Portuguese Club President Bill Pascoa Vice President Fernando Anjos Secretary Nuno Eiras Treasurer Jaime Santos Director Manuel Morais Director Joaquim Nunes Director Joe Andre We are proud to have the Portuguese Consulate General in our Community on Saturday May 18 and Sunday May 19 at the Portuguese Club Hall. The purpose of the visit is […]