Luella (Faye) Wiens July 11, 1943 – May 18, 2013 On Saturday May 18, 2013, Luella “Faye” Irma Wiens of Oliver passed away at her home at the age of 69 years. She was predeceased by her partner Paddy Orr; her parents Ken & Manny Young and her first husband Ed Wiens. Faye will […]
Archives for 2013
Wading…..by Leza Macdonald
May 22, 2013 – Report of School Board Chair
This has been a very exciting and busy month for School District No. 53! I would like to start my report by congratulating Mike Safek and Barton Tumlinson on their new positions in SD53. Mike will be the new principal at Osoyoos Secondary School and Barton will be replacing Mike at Oliver Elementary School as […]
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The Back Alley – is back
Local brewery update
NEW BEER 2013 has been an exciting year for the Firehall Brewery, and it’s not even half way done! It began with bringing a new beer to market – the Backdraft Blonde Ale – which has been so successful that we can hardly keep up! The beer is a crisp, clean, clear session beer that […]
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Picture taken from Tucelnuit Drive (at Campsite Rd) looking east to where the new BC prison will be located. Area C Director Allan Patton recently sat down with government officials to go over some concerns. Patton met with David Friesen, Finance Manager, Capital Project of Corrections Branch. Patton said he told the ministry that he […]
Vineyard being installed near possible subdivision at Vaseux
Developers have put the beginning touches on a vineyard fronting Highway 97 just south of Vaseux Lake corner. Owners want to develop a 12 lot subdivision on the lake-shore with the remaining land for grapes and a possible small winery. RDOS Corporate board allowed the request (not in Regional Growth Strategy standards) but the same application may […]