Almost a week has been set aside in BC Supreme Court for the trial of a local young man charged with his participation in a bomb incident last summer in Oliver. Eric Daoust, 23, was charged with 81(1)(c) placing / throwing explosive to damage property His trial date at Penticton has been set to start Monday […]
Archives for January 2014
Photographer Penelope Johnson
Sumac
Photographer Zoli Kovacs
Pink sky at night sailor’s delight, pink sky in the morning sailor’s warning.
Rural report from Laird Smith
My last story involving my 1957 Chev, reminded me of another occasion of leisure time during that winter of 1968. A group of us would meet up Secrest, at a flat area just west of the entry of the Boy Scout Camp main gate. About 100 yards south of the government graveled road was a […]
Friday January 17th – one performance
Upcoming
SOUTH OKANAGAN CONCERT SERIES – 3rd Concert 2013-2014 Series It is that dark time of year where locals look for music to lighten their spirits. This year the South Okanagan Concert Society has a special concert for you on Friday, January 17th, filled with colour and movement, story and music. “Khac Chi: Sounds of Vietnam” […]
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Summerlanders get organized against district changes
A campaign comprised of concerned Summerland farmers, residents, and other stakeholders is underway to raise awareness about and protest proposed changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). The ALR was created in 1973 to protect land for farming and food production. Summerland Council will begin drafting changes to the Official Community Plan that would remove 87 hectares […]