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Archives for 2014
Speech making stirs crowd
Old story that all candidate meetings can be a bit boring with biographical speeches and empty promises. Some go to hear the speeches others attend to see if anything develops. Both occurred – lots of speaking and one potential fight. Organizers jumped to attention when one candidate for Mayor – Doug Pederson began a finger […]
Packed house – serious business in Osoyoos
Press pix for larger 3 candidates for Mayor – Sue McKortoff, Doug Pederson and Ray Vandenberg Most seats filled at the secondary school theatre – estimated audience of 320 with questions about Haynes Point, previous council behavior, Gyro Park development, quality of water in the lake, smart meters on homes and many others. Forum sponsored […]
Hunter – one happy kid
Hunter Miller -SOSS grade 10 (how times flies*) student has been invited to attend the Alberta WE day Monday in Calgary. His invitation has him arriving Sunday and attending a pre-show function for special guests. Hunter had wanted to attend the same function in Vancouver last week but the number of seats was limited to […]
Council holding the line on 2015 budgets
“Council took the time for full deliberation to give a balanced direction to the three budgets. A fire hall operations and capital review will tell us as a greater community how are services compare to similar communities. I believe council was wise to defer some water capitol projects to allow some very significant debt repayment. […]
Fuzzy fun
What’s fuzzy and colourful and will make you feel all warm, inside and out? Why, a pair of hand-made slippers or a scarf made by one of the Fibre Broads, of course! Or a shawl for reading in bed or to add a splash of colour to your winter coat. How about beeswax candles to […]
Doctors settle
The Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC have reached a tentative agreement that respects government’s bargaining mandate and addresses key health-care issues facing British Columbians. “I’d like to thank Doctors of BC for coming to the table and negotiating an agreement that addresses important health-care issues facing B.C. families while meeting government’s need to […]
New boss at Desert Sun
Tamara Aspell (pictured top), who co-ordinated women’s counselling for nine years in the South Okanagan takes on a new position as Executive Director of the Desert Sun Counselling service in Osoyoos and Oliver. Aspell replaces Roxie Van Aller who has moved to Kelowna.