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Is it safe to tube in Okanagan River near Oliver?

My wife and daughter just went tubing down the river and ran into some major problems. They launched behind the Gallagher Lake Village and ran into trouble about 2 minutes into it. They lost their tubes and scrambled up through the undergrowth to the highway near the industrial park turn-off. I had returned home but […]

Opinion poll August 10 in Hedley on cell tower question

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will conduct opinion polling August 10 to provide Hedley and immediate area residents with the opportunity to express support for a proposed 20-metre monopole cellular and data service tower. “Although some residents of Hedley welcome the proposed tower, others have concerns,” explained Angelique Wood, Director for Area ‘G.’ “The proposed […]

Next Thursday RDOS directors will debate channel fees

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT RE: Penticton Channel Maintenance Agreement RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional District enter into partnership with the City of Penticton and the Penticton Indian Band to maintain the Okanagan River Channel through Penticton; and, That the funds be budgeted in the Regional Trails Service HISTORY: The Regional District has been partnering with the Province to […]

Lt. Governor makes whirlwind tour of Oliver wineries

A number of Oliver wines have been chosen for the 2013 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines, the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor announced today in the South Okanagan. “The outstanding quality of wines in British Columbia impresses our wine judges each year and makes the selection increasingly difficult,” said Guichon. “This year’s […]

Pattison one step closer to sipping Sun-Rype

Sun-Rype Products Ltd. (TSX:SRF) said Thursday it has entered into an agreement with its majority owner Great Pacific Industries Inc. to privatize the company. The snack and juice maker said the deal is worth $94 million, and includes the assumption of debt and liabilities. Great Pacific Industries Inc., a member of The Jim Pattison Group, […]