On 2013-06-11 someone broke into the Desert Centre (Nature walk interpretive centre). The Desert Centre received an alarm and found a window to the building had been broken to gain entry. It appears nothing was stolen. Police are still investigating the matter. On 2013-06-13 the Osoyoos RCMP responded to a single vehicle rollover on 41st […]
Archives for June 2013
Who will lead the RDOS?
Dan Ashton, former Mayor of Penticton has stepped down as chair of the Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen. Wheels now turning to find a replacement with July 4th targeted as the day for a vote. Regional Directors will have an opportunity to meet Thursday and Friday of this week and seek support if so interested in the […]
Wednesday – last day of class instruction at SOSS
This week has a few surprises: 1. Minor job action by CUPE Local 523 in local schools Thursday June 20th 2. Exams for students grades 8 to 12 – Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday. And government exams as well for seniors. Last day of portables this week – time to clear out. 3. Grad ceremonies […]
“I have enjoyed every minute of it” ~ Bob Grant
In mid-September 1997 – 16 years ago – Bob Grant moved to Oliver to fill a union position at Oliver Park and Recreation. Grant worked in all phases of the operation and was selected to head up the department in 2002 in the position of Manager. He had graduated from Belmont High in Victoria and […]
Community reaches out to the devasting news at Park Place
43 unit owners told to vacate Condo apartment building as early as August 15 because of structural damage and the need to fix building in safety (see earlier ODN stories for more details) The original rendering on display at office of Park Place – 24 years ago. Linda Gergely (Evacuation Co-ordinator) and Stuart Syme (Strata […]
View up high by Jeremy Cook
Was it found?
I was in Oliver this past weekend for a ball tournament and lost three rings: my wedding rings, family ring and silver thumb ring. I was informed that everyone reads your blog. There is a picture attached of my wedding rings minus the top band which looks identical to the bottom band – they are soldered […]
Getting your money’s worth
Provincial topographical base maps go mobile VICTORIA – Recreationalists and resource professionals looking for an easier way to explore B.C.’s wilderness can now leave their fold-out maps at home. GeoBC has created a series of free, high-resolution topographical maps specifically designed for viewing on mobile devices. GeoBC’s popular Terrain Resource Information Management (TRIM) base […]