Good News on National Park MLA, Dan Ashton presented his “Report on Budget 2015 Consultations”, to members of the Legislative Assembly last Thursday. Mr. Ashton chairs the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. The committee has recommended to, “Work with the federal government and local stakeholders to assess the feasibility of and support for […]
Archives for November 2014
Update: Oliver not on schedule for replant announcement
Yes we have a replant announcement coming up. It will be made in Kelowna Friday. As for details the Ministry will role those out at the news conference that is all I can say thanks for contracting me. It had been planned to visit Oliver and meet orchardist on the same day. Fred Steele President […]
Funding runs out in December – Help is on the way?
Support for B.C. tree fruit growers The Okanagan tree fruit industry is a vital part of our food system and a part of B.C.’s heritage that all British Columbians are proud of. Over the last dozen years B.C. tree fruit growers have received more than $120 million from the provincial and federal governments in response […]
Ready?
Safe and responsible use of B.C.’s backcountry gets a boost on Monday, Nov. 17, with a launch of the registration system for off-road vehicles, as well as increases to safe access for highway crossings for recreational off road vehicles. To provide plenty of notice and allow for a smooth transition, the new registration system is […]
Knodel orchard and new home
Mystified me. Thanks to Jaime Pacheo for sending this in. All prior to home construction in the area – much farming land lost. Sarah and Jack – children Gerry Alan and Sandy
Wednesday at Stoneboat
First performance this week
Live Link to SOAP website