FortisBC has decided to move ahead with the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project, after receiving approval from the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) on July 23, 2013, after an extensive public review process. During 2013, FortisBC plans to focus on building and testing the software components of the AMI project, which will continue into 2014. In […]
Archives for 2013
Is the big smoke from USA?
Lots of smoke in the south valley – one report of a fire in Keremeos area…another in Naramata but more likely from a series of fires in the Omak, Wenatchee and Ellensburg area of Washington state. Hard to track down the origin of smoke unless you can see the blaze.
Oliver police report
On July 24th 2013, an Oliver orchardist reported that approximately 12 Aluminum ladders were stolen from his residence located in the 5000 block of Sumac Street. The ladders were 8-10 feet in length and were marked with a”W” in faded orange spray paint. Oliver File # 2104 2013-3214 refers On 2013-07-25 at 2200 Hrs Oliver […]
CUPE wants a settlement in the schools
CUPE will resume K-12 bargaining in August or at least wants to. CUPE is eager to get back to the bargaining table to reach a fair and reasonable settlement. Tentative dates have been scheduled for the second week in August and CUPE representatives emphasize that a fully-funded wage increase is the solution to ending the […]
This is what the buzz is about – get your ticket – join the crowd
Thrill of a lifetime – take the kids
Wednesday Aug 7, at 6pm, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Aerobatic Demonstration Team will be performing over Okanagan Lake – Beach area, in Penticton. The jets start arriving Sunday or Monday and will be parked at the Penticton Regional Airport.
Plump and juicy
Stopped by Grannie Lougheed’s cot tree to get a view of something I don’t get to appreciate much anymore. Fresh cots off the tree
Around the RDOS
Summerland – Mayor Janice Perrino says her council is studying the possibility of expanding lower town trails south along the lake to Trout Creek and is funding a feasibility study. Directors thought the idea grand but will seek a comprehensive review of all trails (local and regional) and have a policy developed that covers the […]