Air tankers and helicopters were used to control a wildfire north of Oliver Monday evening. The smoky blaze – on a mountain top – south and east of Willowbrook community was not a danger to homes below. The fire call was to a location above Johnson Crescent at 6:15pm. First to attack was water bombers which lay down a large circle […]
Archives for 2013
Tim Hus to debut new album live at Rock Creek Fair!
A terrific late addition has been made to this year’s Rock Creek & Boundary Fall Fair with Canadian Country sensation Tim Hus taking the stage for an all ages dance & concert Saturday September 14th starting at 7 P.M. Tim Hus has a voice sweeter than a Husqvarna chainsaw, a wit that is sharper than […]
French poodle
Photo by Brian Wensley
Osoyoos police report
On August 6th, 2013, at 09:48 am, the Osoyoos RCMP responded to a report of an attempted robbery outside of the Interior Savings Credit Union on Main Street. A 57 year old man from Osoyoos had just received cash from the bank and placed it in his front shirt pocket before getting into his vehicle. […]
Qualified?
RECREATION FACILITIES ATTENDANT 1 (Temporary) The Oliver Parks and Recreation Society is seeking applications for a temporary 2-year full time Recreation Facilities Attendant 1 (RFA 1) position. The successful applicant will be involved with the operation and maintenance for the arena and ice surface September through to mid March. During the ice-out season the incumbent […]
Penticton Tower – is the situation shaky?
Support for the PRH Building Patient Care Project RECOMMENDATION: That the Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital District (OSRHD) endorse the urgent need for the “Building Patient Care in the South Okanagan-Similkameen” Project at the Penticton Regional Hospital; and, That the Board request letters of support for the Project from all member municipalities, electoral areas and Indian […]
Oliver fire largest of 76 spot fires caused by lightning
The BC Wildfire Branch responded to reports of 76 new fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre region, including the Okanagan in the last few days. Fire Information Officer, Melissa Welsh says most of the fires were small spot size burns that were handled by initial attack crews. “The increase in fire activity in the region […]
Bernie and Diane Lee of Osoyoos
Bernard Lee December 11, 1934 – August 6, 2013 Diane Lee February 4, 1953 – August 6, 2013 It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Bernie & Diane Lee on August 6, 2013 in Osoyoos. Bernie & Diane are survived by family members including sisters: Barbara, Susan, Colleen (Mike) from […]