Departing: Mike Plante – bottom left – served one 3 year term and cites personal and business concerns for not continuing Michael Ryan – top left – served two 3 year terms Seeking re-election: Mayor Stu Well Councillors Sue McKortoff and C.J. Rhodes
Archives for October 2014
Look for snow – it’s October…….
CHECK YOUR TIRES – ASK FOR ADVICE – SEE YOUR TIRE STORE
BC Throne speech
In her speech from the throne today, Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon set out the government’s intention to pass a comprehensive legislative framework for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry that will transform British Columbia’s economy for generations to come. Legislation to be introduced in the fall session will provide increased certainty for proponents of potential […]
Highway 3 drug busts by traffic division of RCMP
RCMP patrolling near Osoyoos seized 2.5 kilograms of pot and 212 marijuana plants in two separate traffic stops last weekend. RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services says the bust happened Saturday evening when the driver of a Jeep was pulled over on Highway 3. The officer noticed the smell of marijuana inside the vehicle, and a police […]
Osoyoos decides to take fire hall plan to referendum
Breaking News: Council in Osoyoos has decided to hold a referendum on November 15th (Election Day) to seek assent from the voting public on the $5.9 million capital project. (New Firehall) A counter petition process failed with 1019 valid signatures opposing the move. Mayor Stu Wells had hoped for an early response but it failed […]
Turn off irrigation tomorrow
“Coming Soon” on the sign – sub trades attend showing
As many neighbours would say – anything would be an improvement. Folks get it finished – sell the units. Previously The group behind this apartment block (Oliver Suites Hotel or Riverside Place) has consolidated itself into one owner ….who has hired an architect to complete new drawings on the partly completed building at the west […]
HELP PROTECT TUC-El-NUIT LAKE
We need your help! A Calgary developer has applied for a zoning variance to build 10 two story duplex units right on Tuc-el-Nuit lake within 15 meters of the shoreline (i.e. half the normal riparian setback) Issues and Concerns: The proposed development is not compliant with the density limitations and rules for locating duplex developments […]