It might take a miracle to open Mt. Baldy ski area this season with home owners there scheduling a meeting to discuss options on activities on the hill this winter/ski season. From http://skibaldy.blogspot.ca The cash infusion promised has not materialized and it is doubtful that routine maintenance can take place prior to a regular opening […]
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Relationship excellent* says MOTI
McIntyre Passing Lanes excellent Recently the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) completed Highway 97 McIntyre Passing Lanes, which included construction of 1.5 km long passing lanes in both directions. The Ministry and contractor worked with Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) for various employment opportunities. OIB members completed all fencing and brush clearing work, which was done […]
Used equipment is “For the Birds”
SORCO Executive Manager Lauren Meads delivers X-ray machine to its new home. An outdated portable X-ray machine and incubator from the Penticton and Oliver Hospitals have been donated to the South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls (SORCO). The equipment will assist with the care of injured and ill birds of prey and will be housed in […]
A time of light in the midst of darkness
Softwood lumber exports – bright spot in BC economy
Quick facts from the BC Government – Finance Department Inflation in B.C., through the first ten months of 2013, remains low with consumer prices down 0.1 per cent compared to the same period last year. Retail sales have been almost flat since early 2012, but have shown some modest growth in the past few months. […]
Light up Black Friday
Shoulder harnesses would have saved lives
A light plane crash that killed two people and critically injured two others in 2012 was caused by a low climb rate, excess weight and reduced engine power, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada has found. The TSB said it also determined that lives could likely have been saved if the aircraft had been equipped with […]
School District opens up board business to the public
Since being elected two years ago – trustees of School District #53 (Okanagan Similkameen) have a taken a number of steps to make educational decision making – more public: 1. A public session for presentations and questions will precede each Board meeting. 2. The Education Committee held two week prior to a regular meeting will now be open […]