Contacted tonight at her home in Kaleden, Penticton city councillor Helena Konanz says that for personal reasons she is bowing out of a race for the federal nomination of the Conservative party. Konanz states “I was serious about the bid but have become aware of just how this will affect my personal life and my family.” “Reality […]
Archives for November 2013
Condolences
Terance Anthony Waudby September 25, 1934 – November 26, 2013 Passed away peacefully with family at his side. Terry leaves to mourn his wife, Carolyn; children, Cheryl Lange (Doug), David Wakeman (Dana), Janice Roberton, twins Laura Mackenzie (Tom) and Darren Waudby (Anri); eleven grandchildren, Ashley, Jordan, Larissa (Troy), Ryan, Paige, Noah, Ethan, Parker, Connor, Sarah […]
World Aids Day
Marion Boyd and Sue James members of Grandmothers for Africa ready with candy canes for Xmas lite up bringing attention to World Aids Day
Letter to the editor
UBC has Canada’s most successful Athletic program. Since the inception of the Canadian Interuniversity Sports organization, UBC teams have won 83 National Championships. Already this fall they have won 3: Women’s Field Hockey, Men’s Soccer and Women’s Cross Country. A review of the Sports and Recreation Program was conducted in 2012, with the results and […]
Zero HIV deaths, Zero infections – targets of new health program
On December 1, communities around the world will be celebrating World AIDS Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about HIV prevention and treatment. This year’s theme is “Getting to zero – zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.” That may seem like a tall order but Interior Health, community partners, […]
Movember at Firehall Brewery
NEW TANK IN THE RANK – Even though our cellar was full enough, we knew we had to add another tank to keep up with demand. The four tanks already in the cellar are named after rock’n’roll legends “Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young”. But now we’ve got a 5th tank, and who in music history […]
Photographer Walter Hadikin
December 11th
It’s a ‘Christmas Special” at the Oliver Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library! Wednesday, December 11th – 7:00 p.m. All ages are welcome to drop in for this free program. We’ll be celebrating with seasonal puppet shows, stories, fun and goodies. The Oliver Branch of the ORL is located at 6239 Station Street. For more […]