School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) has received 72 hour strike notice by CUPE Local 523. The district has been in negotiations with the union since October 2012 and has a further bargaining date schedule for Monday, December 2. The BC Public School Employers’ Association and representatives of school district support staff unions, including CUPE […]
Archives for 2013
Frustrating – not really
At lunch today, a fellow leaned over to me and said – “your comments seem to indicate a level of frustration”. Apt comment. If you notice that your pet lost notice or your want ad is not sticking on the blog – it is because people/readers/etc. are not using a first and last name. I […]
Letter to the editor
We were all born equal & we all deserve only the best life has to offer. However there are many people & families in every community that struggle every day for many different reasons to provide necessities for their families. I believe charity starts at home (in my community). I believe in paying forward. I […]
Ski facilities get grants to support amateur sport
APEX– The B.C. Government is providing $3,000 in Hosting BC grants to support a Canadian Selections Freestyle Skiing event at Apex Mtn, from Dec. 11 to 15th. BIG WHITE – The B.C. Government is providing $10,500 in grants to help support two major sporting events at Big White. “It’s exciting to welcome the best athletes from […]
Luncheon send off for Community Heritage Manager
Left to right: Collections Manager Bryonie Mahe, Tracy Johnson, Tracy’s husband Mark Nelson and ODHS Chair Sue Morhun above after a lovely going away party for the Oliver and District Heritage Society’s Manager. Below volunteers and ODHS Board members.
Flip blocks highway this morning
9:30 am – north of nature reserve parking lot One vehicle accident, skiff of snow No known injuries Highway 97 RCMP and OK Falls Fire Department on scene Traffic disruption for about 1 hour
Open 8am to 8pm – One day only “Light Up” specials
Mr. Fix It
Woke up recent on a cold morning with a furnace not working. It was the thermostat. I have had experience with this before and knew the answer: Ron Ethier – he can fix it I-Tech Electrical A couple of years ago – same problem – batteries drained in the thermostat. What to do? Ron Ethier – […]