The Board of the RDOS says the Government of BC can proceed with an access road off Tucelnuit Drive to provide emergency access to the 378 unit Okanagan Correctional Centre at Oliver. The local area planning committee of Area C RDOS had been asked to comment on the proposal for a road at Campsite Rd […]
Archives for October 2013
ODN story January 25, 2013
Half million dollar project at Okanagan College gets a boost
Okanagan College is on its way to establishing a new sensory lab in the heart of wine country, thanks to a $300,000 donation from the BC Wine Information Society, which operates the BC VQA Wine Information Centre in Penticton. “We wanted to partner with Okanagan College because they have already been instrumental in educating so […]
Story on ODN March 20th
Throughout the day we will highlight stories published previously on ODN about the new correctional facility. 240 permanent jobs with annual salaries of $18 million. 1000 on site construction (direct) and off site (indirect) jobs during a 30 month project period. 378 cells to be constructed with a total provincial cell count of 2400. […]
Wally with family and cake – congratulations
Names: Al, Chloe, Terri, Wally, Lily, Tatum and Don Brogan family, and their granddaughters. Photo by Doris Lancaster
Nose to nose
Here is the picture of Diane with Tintaya from the Sunkeya Farm Alpacas open house on Sunday Sept 29. Photo Cathy Cowan
Highlights of RDOS meeting Thursday
The Regional Board gave final reading to a bylaw that would regulate the use of private residences as short-term vacation rentals. The bylaw requires property owners to apply for a Temporary Usage Permit (TUP) in order to offer their residences as short-term vacation rentals. The property would be required to meet a set number of […]
Lynne Carol Maxwell – condolences
We are sad to announce the passing of Lynne Carol Maxwell age 68 She peacefully passed away in Oliver at South Okanagan General Hospital on Sept 30-2013 Left to cherish her memory. Her husband John of 45 years. Her 2 sons Rob (Kelly), Rick, 2 granddaughter’s, Kelsye and Ashley. Her sister Louise (Bill) Niece Janice […]