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RIP Bruce Malczewski

Bruce Malczewski 1935-2013 of Oliver passed away on Saturday, February 2nd at the age of 77 years at the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver, BC.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (nee Rosenau) his children, Aaron and Shonna, grandson Christian and sister Sannee McFarlane; pre-deceased by his sister Audrey Tappin. […]

Family Day confusion

Family Day was first held in Canada in the province of Alberta in 1990. It is supposed to reflect the values of family and home that were important to the pioneers who founded Alberta, and give workers the opportunity to spend more time with their families. Family Day was introduced in Saskatchewan in 2007 and […]

Learning forum in Osoyoos – BC Education Plan

  The Board of Education would like to invite the parents and the public to attend our next Learning Forum at Osoyoos Elementary on February 13th, 2013. Rod Allen, Superintendent of Learning, Ministry of Education, Victoria will be the guest speaker. The topic will be the BC Education plan. Teachers from Osoyoos Elementary and Secondary […]

Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance Level 1 Certification Course at Baldy

I have been a member of the CSIA for 32 years. Teaching skiing is  rewarding, and the association provides educational opportunities and other  benefits for members.Travel to larger ski areas can make a certification course  a costly venture. Baldy is offering a more affordable program close to home for  strong skiers age 15 and up, […]

Sportsman’s Association say thanks

             THANK YOU The Southern Okanagan Sportsmen’s Association would like to thank the following businesses and individuals that helped make our 67th Annual Game Banquet a great success. A & WAlberto’s Decorating CentreAthina’s Day SpaBeyond BlissBlack Hills WineryBuy Low FoodsChevronCIBCD & L new & usedDucks UnlimitedGehringer Bros.WineryGerards EquipmentGrouse River OutfittersHair FriendsHardcore Archery/Logos’n StitchesHester Creek WineryHigh Country […]

Saturday – Junior curling Spiel

Junior curler Brandon Paetkau shows off some of the form that he hopes will win him a prize at the Junior Curling bonspiel this coming Saturday at the Eastlink Curling Centre.  Drop in and cheer our juniors on against teams from Kelowna and hopefully Penticton and Osoyoos.   Jonah Cook (left) and Sam Anderson cheer […]