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. […]
Archives for 2013
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 […]
RDOS decisions and discussions
Penticton Mayor Garry Litke met this morning with a surprise. He showed for a Regional District meeting and was told he would have to do the paperwork before being accepted back on the board. His council will have to appoint him and then he will have to be sworn in at the RDOS before getting his […]
What an opportunity for young people
Youth parliament seeks BC residents aged 16-21 for projects to benefit the youth of the province The British Columbia Youth Parliament is after 95 fine young men and women to visit Victoria this Christmas, debate important service projects to benefit the youth of the province, and put those plans in place in 2013. For the […]
