Statement of Significance for the chimney of Michael Keogan’s chimney DESCRIPTION OF HISTORIC PLACE The stone and slate chimney, which is all that remains of Michael Keogan’s cabin, is located on a Minter of Transportation and Infrastructure right of way between Alba Rd., and Okanagan Hwy (Hwy 97), approximately two kilometers south of Okanagan Falls. […]
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Rural report with Laird Smith
I read the stories about the Warbirds in ODN. One commenter wrote about Oliver being the “whine “capital of Canada. I think Edmonton has Oliver beaten. Last Tuesday we received a surprise snow fall, actually just a sprinkling within the City limits. You should have heard the whining, and we are a winter city! I […]
Strike continues – talks to continue
As the parties left the table early Monday morning they maintained a media blackout on their talks, saying only that they planned to resume negotiations later in the day. The teachers went on strike two weeks before the summer break, with wages, class size and support staff levels at the centre of the stalemate. The […]
Princeton fire growing in size
Update: A wildfire that broke out Sunday about six kilometres north of Princeton, B.C. has spread to 180 hectares after it was fanned by strong winds overnight. The fire is burning near Princeton Summerland Road. “Dry grass, steep terrain and winds challenged fire suppression efforts. Today, over 30 firefighters and heavy equipment are creating guard […]
Osoyoos drive-in theatre
Photos by Joanne Bray