CONCERT SOCIETY FACES FUNDING CUTS The South Okanagan Concert Society executive were dismayed when they recently learned that MusicFest Vancouver has run into significant financial difficulties and with deep regret their Board of Directors has suspended not only their summer festival but the Spectacular Music BC outreach program. Locally, that translates into the loss of […]
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Photo by Bob Cameron
Cool crisp air – wonderful colours on Black Sage Rd looking west
School Board report
Chair Marieze Tarr holds cheque for $1000 – a gift from Osoyoos Rotary to help fund the “Roots of Empathy” programme in School District 53. Other news: The school district will have to shuffle expense categories and numerical values around next year to find a half million dollars in expected increases in staff benefit costs. […]
Silica pit land tenure application – public meeting
Less than 10 members of the public attended a facilitated session at the Oliver Community Centre – hear any comments pro or con on an application for land tenure made by Pacific Silica and Rock Quarry to the Government of BC. Concerns expressed on view, reclamation, noise, dust and limits on rock crushing. Laura and […]
Look closely and describe what you see
Photo by Sheryl Parolin
New branding for grape festival in Oliver
While in Argentina – ODN keeps us informed
Mary & Chuck Builder at Iguazu Falls, Argentina on Feb 27th. The place is magical. Hi to all back home.
Victor Barnson retires at 68
Victor made a promise to his step father Jack Loomer that he would continue his visits to McKinney Place after Jack’s passing. He did for 10 years. Today the staff said goodbye to Victor Barnson…. volunteer. Congratulations.