Penticton/Summerland #67 The Okanagan Skaha School District is cutting jobs to deal with a budget shortfall of almost $1 million. The reductions, made after the district add up to 10 full time equivalent positions – five by attrition. To balance the budget, the district staff prepared a plan to deal with the shortfall that was […]
Archives for May 2014
Naramata Centre behind picket lines
CUPE Local 608 bargaining unit at the Centre at Naramata voted to reject the centre’s proposal for a new collective agreement. The employees rejected the proposal by over 80 percent, according to Tom O’Leary, CUPE National representative. “I’m frustrated the employer made us vote,” he said. “But I’m pleased that the employees rejected the offer. […]
Snake having a bad day
Here is a picture by a guest of our neighbours (they own the Observatory B&B). I saw the red tail hawk from my house, flying over their house and alerted them. Hélène Godin
Most popular Sunday breakfast spot in Oliver
The Elks Volunteers for the Month of May are the crew who have been cooking Sunday Breakfasts each Sunday morning from September to June. (back row) Bob Wilson, Ron Ethier, Harry Bray, and Jim Murray and (Front row) is Marion McGrath, Marla Wilson, Gary Guraliuk, Veronica *Eadie, and Brian Lichkowski. The Legion always serves Breakfast on […]
News from Valley First
Valley First is ramping up its support and commitment to the Challenge Penticton Canada triathlon. After sponsoring the post-race athlete and volunteer celebration dinner in 2013, Valley First – a division of First West Credit Union – has agreed to partner with Challenge as title sponsor for 2014. *** As B.C. food banks struggle […]
” We can work to heal the wounds left behind “
The provincial government honoured the legacy of the Indian Residential Schools with its contribution to a large-scale art installation that will be unveiled next week at the University of Victoria. B.C. donated a brass door knob from the Speaker’s Office in the B.C. legislature to the project that acknowledges the damage done by the residential […]
Youth ambassadors look forward to the future
Anatasia Levant Grade 11 – 17 years old – home schooled wants to finish her pre-university studies at SOSS. Daughter of Robin and Blair Levant. Future author or costume designer. Sees the Ambassadors Programme as a way of serving community and learning social skills Simi Mand Grade 11 – 16 years – works at Super […]
Thank you Oliver
“Declutter for a Cause” – Royal LePage thanks the community Saturday’s event at the Southwind Mall raised $3,881.33! says Ann Hayes Owner/Managing Broker. 100 percent of the proceeds go to a local women’s shelter Well organized, well run – well done from Oliver Daily News