One of the girls at work was telling me a story about riding on the tailgate of a truck. That got me thinking about when I used to dangle my legs from a sitting position at the back of the orchard trailer. Most people who grew up during the 50’s and 60’s would remember the […]
Archives for August 2014
Rural report with Laird Smith
A day fishing for supper
Salmon from the lake available at Petro Can Osoyoos 2-5 pm each day while fishery is still open – watch for the sign. Thanks to Richard Bussanich, Fisheries Biologist for his assistance. To Okanagan Nation Alliance – Darryl Hall (left on picture below) and special appreciation to Ken Campbell, Quail Security for his facilitation Press […]
Seeing the abilities
Burgess concert organizer Riley Martin – photo by Brian Fry Cheryl Dumais, Bernie and Brittany Michaud – photo by Shawna Ne Ne Holmstrom and family – photo by Shawna Michael Burgess on stage with pianist Carol Colpitts – photo by Dave Whalley
Michael Burgess – live
Boonstock transports to hospital increasing
Paramedics brought 26 people from the festival site to the Penticton Hospital emergency room in the 24 hours from 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday states Interior Health. That number tops the 17 transfers counted in the previous 24-hour period — a number that includes two people who RCMP said were in critical condition, and a 24-year-old woman from […]
Tears and balloons
Memorial Service for Chloe held today in Penticton Fitting tribute
Choppers used to fight fires and transport crews
Photograph by Donna Dean Helicopter piloted by Olivier Combret – taking crews up to fire scene (Rill Creek) north west of Oliver.