“Like most Canadians, I have been paying close attention to the provincial election in Quebec. “The Canada I have lived and worked in, the country that I am humbled to represent around the world, includes Quebec. “I look forward to working with Premier-elect (Phillipe) Couillard at the Premiers’ table on our shared goals: building a […]
Archives for April 2014
Applause for keeping the status quo in Summerland
A Summerland town hall meeting Monday lasted more than three hours with no real conclusion but the resistance to change continues. The plan was for the District’s residents to get their questions answered on Summerland’s controversial land swap. Those questions selected were read by a staff member. People leaving the information meeting said they had not […]
Osoyoos police report
Over the last 2 weeks there have been 14 break ins to travel trailers stored in areas off of Lakeshore Drive. Thieves are prying open doors or breaking windows to get into the trailers where they steal alcohol and small items. If suspicious people are seen in storage areas please call the Police to investigate. […]
Gifts bestowed by Sage Valley Voices
The Sage Valley Voices Community Choir recently donated some of the proceeds from its 2013 Christmas concert to the Oliver United Church and Sumac Ladies Auxiliary. Choir President Lois Bzdel presents a cheque for $600.00 to Anita Carr, representative for the Oliver United Church and $100.00 to Pat Chown, President of the Sumac Ladies Auxillary. […]
April is blossom time
Photo by Doris Lancaster
Is this a fire scene?
Picture taken this morning up McKinney Rd
Police assist coroner
(Teal and Kingfisher pictured below) Police cordoned off a piece of vacant OIB land near Tucelnuit Lake this morning. Coroner determined that the body that was found was a sudden death. Police removed the tape and Sgt. Ken Harrington says this situation is no longer a police matter.
Hail insurance lowest in Canada says BC government
The B.C. government is recommending Okanagan tree fruit growers include insurance for hail damage in their 2014 risk management plans, and take advantage of the fact that B.C. premiums are the lowest in Canada. Hail insurance offered jointly by British Columbia and Canada is a cost-effective way for farm families to ensure that weather risks […]