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Archives for April 2014
Hawk poses for close up
Sharp tailed – Photograph submitted by John Chapman
Opening grand – great success
Management and staff at Remedy Rx in Oliver – very pleased with the turnout Photograph supplied by Okanagan Sun Magazine
South Okanagan Similkameen Forum – Enowkinwixw
A recent event took place with representatives of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Osoyoos Indian Band, Lower Similkameen Indian Band and the Penticton Indian Band. The intent of this two day event, known as an Enowkinwixw was to bring together First Nations and Local Government leaders in the South Okanagan to discuss common goals and opportunities, […]
Ag leaders meet with new minister
Agricultural Minister Norm Letnick says he will listen and consult on possible changes to new ALC/ALR legislation following a 7 hour meeting with farmers held in the Fraser Valley. The British Columbia Agricultural Council (BCAC) has appointed a group to continue consulations with the ministry. The Steering Committee’s first meeting to review Bill 24 with […]
Council vote Monday on Land swap in Summerland
It was their last chance to formally let Summerland council know what they think about a proposed land swap. Several hundred people took that opportunity at a final public hearing Tuesday at the Summerland Secondary School gym. The controversial land swap would see just over 80 hectares of farmland removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve and […]
Investigators probe cause of fire
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