New federal electoral maps have been finalized in British Columbia setting the stage for the 2015 election races in each province. In B.C., the commission redrew the map adding six new seats, saying “it could reasonably be anticipated that not everyone would endorse our proposed dispositions.” South Okanagan—West Kootenay and Kootenay—Columbia Mr. Alex Atamanenko (MP […]
Archives for 2013
Government of BC reluctant to change election date in 2014
Local Government Elections – below from a government website Local government elections in British Columbia are held every three years. This includes elections for mayors, councillors, regional district electoral area directors, and trustees for the Islands Trust. The next local government elections will be held in the fall of 2014. Under current rules, local government […]
Get children immunized – says Medical Health Officer
New whooping cough and measles cases of serious concern A recent increase in whooping cough and measles in our province has a regional Medical Health Officer concerned, and he is reminding parents to make sure their children are immunized so they are not at risk. “The West Kootenays have had a surge of whooping cough cases […]
Challenge Penticton – race on Sunday – but week begins today
Challenge Penticton Week now started There are several events set to take place beginning today, Wednesday, leading up to the triathlon on Sunday, Aug. 25. Today – a Tribute to Sport and Athlete parade from Lakeshore Drive to Gyro Park at 4 p.m., with an expo, featuring a BBQ, a party and a beer […]
Ogopogo – legendary creature – artwork wins awards
From left 1st place Keianna James, Andy Matysiak, Ogopogo Consultants president, Keianna’s father below After evaluating over 50 very interested artists from two different age categories Ogopogo Art Contest jury decided: For the age category 1-4: 1st place – Shion Phelan, Vernon 2nd place – Kofenzna Lafond, Westbank 3rd place – Kimmimela Louis from, Vernon […]
A photograph by John Foreman
A change in leadership at Oliver Elementary
New Principal Barton Tumlinson with current V/P Karen Sinclair at Oliver Elementary. Mr. Tumlinson replaces Mike Safek who returns to Osoyoos Secondary as Principal. Barton Tumlinson says he is looking forward to starting the new term with first priority getting to know students, teachers and support workers. He says it’s his job to bring forward the best […]
Tap by Tap
Town of Oliver residents can now pick up their FREE Water and Energy Saving Kits (Kits), 250 of which are available on a first-come first-served basis at Oliver Municipal Hall’s Reception Desk, 6150 Main Street. Tap by Tap provides free, easy-to-install faucet fixtures to help residents across British Columbia save water, energy and money. Fixtures […]