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Hangar visit for air cadets

Press image for larger Story and photos – Pat Hampson At 16:30 (4:30 pm) Wednesday, Captain Craig Ralph with 20 members of 232 Big Horn Squadron arrived at the Transwest Helicopter repair facility located at Oliver Airport. Ernst-Ulrich Maas, owner of the company accompanied by his wife Alison, welcomed the group and started a tour […]

Do we have bylaw officers ?

Are we encouraging illegal campsites downtown? Should the town be pro-active? Complaint based policing of any kind does not work well for citizens. Pro-active policing and bylaw enforcement costs money….. but might result in a better outcome. Somehow we must remain friendly but be firm in community expectations. Photo submitted. Press to enlarge.

Trick question: What….

What is the point of having a warning sign no one can see? This sign is posted to warn people floating on the river that they should not proceed beyond this point because the Fairview bridge drop structure lies ahead. It and its companion sign on the east side of the river are obscured by […]

BC Government asked to coordinate a response to wild horse issue

Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Directors met with John Rustad, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation yesterday at UBCM to discuss the Free Roaming Horse which is a notable issue for many residents in the South Okanagan / Similkameen. “We advised the Minister of our strong partnership with the Penticton Indian Band and of the […]