B.C. Premier Christy Clark has reversed a move to increase the pay scales of many political staffers, labelling the hikes a “mistake.” The pay raises were made earlier this month, but only came to light last week. They saw the salary ranges for political staffers such as ministerial assistants and chiefs of staff rise by […]
Archives for 2013
14 rounds of golf – wow – Fundraiser for ALS
The month of June is when many golf courses in BC conduct golfathons in an effort to raise funds for ALS research and treatment. These events involve golfers attempting to play as many 18 hole rounds of golf in a single day with funds being pledged for their efforts. It is currently underway today at […]
Grey day? – how about getting out the stew pot
Photo by Val Friesen in his back yard
Umbrellas?? – rain warning in Okanagan
Rainfall amounts of 40 to 60 mm beginning early this morning and continuing through Thursday. This is a warning that significant rainfall is expected or occurring in these regions. Monitor weather conditions and local media. A very moist area of low pressure has developed over Northwestern USA, and is approaching Southern British Columbia. Widespread rain […]
Ok team…gather round
Photo submitted by Melva Ringrose
Early next month
National Aboriginal Day – busy one for local chief
Osoyoos Indian Band and partners, Bellstar and Watermark, will announce the redevelopment of holes 8 & 9 at Nk’Mip Golf Course as part of the growth of Canyon Desert Resort Villas on Friday. The event taking place just after 12 noon on June 21st in Oliver. Prior to that: The Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen will join three First Nations […]
Celebration of life for Elizabeth Mann this Saturday
Elizabeth Mann May 3, 1929 – May 16, 2013 Elizabeth passed away peacefully of at her home in Oliver at the age of 84. She will be missed by many. She is survived by her son Eric Hillmer-Mann (Nancy) and grandchildren Sarah and Colin as well as sister-in-law Nancy Hillmer and niece Heather Moss […]