Picture taken from Tucelnuit Drive (at Campsite Rd) looking east to where the new BC prison will be located. Area C Director Allan Patton recently sat down with government officials to go over some concerns. Patton met with David Friesen, Finance Manager, Capital Project of Corrections Branch. Patton said he told the ministry that he […]
Archives for May 2013
Vineyard being installed near possible subdivision at Vaseux
Developers have put the beginning touches on a vineyard fronting Highway 97 just south of Vaseux Lake corner. Owners want to develop a 12 lot subdivision on the lake-shore with the remaining land for grapes and a possible small winery. RDOS Corporate board allowed the request (not in Regional Growth Strategy standards) but the same application may […]
In the garden of Doris
Nigella, or Love in the Mist. Photo by Doris Lancaster
Loon on Jewel Lake
Thanks to Wayne Jones
Michael Burgess to sing in Oliver
I heard a rumour that renowned Canadian tenor, Michael Burgess, was coming to Oliver for a once in a lifetime summer concert at the Oliver Community Bandshell. It seemed a little unlikely so, recently, I headed to Willowbrook to investigate. Stephanie Salsnek, manager of Paw Prints Studio & Gallery – The Art of John Salsnek, […]
Osoyoos police report
On May 23rd, 2013, the Osoyoos RCMP was advised that sometime during the night a rock was thrown through the window at Jones Boys Automotive Repair at 8301 72 Ave. No suspects are yet known for causing this damage. Also on May 23rd, 2013, Police received a report that overnight someone had broken the window […]
I want my mommy!
This guy made the telephone pole look small…not sure if it was a youth looking for its parent or the other way around but it was squawking like nobody’s business!. Too bad he was turned the wrong way around or I would have gotten a much better shot! Colleen Misner
Bring a dog
Sunday May 26th, 2013 Registration at 11:45 am at Lions Park walk starts 1/2 hour later. See you there! There are all kinds of dogs that have to be walked every day in Oliver, please come over to Lions Park with a small donation and walk with friends and neighbors. Oliver Lions