Photo above August 18 Photo below August 19 *** Previously on ODN – July 30th 2014 PAC at Oliver Elementary is funding a playground set up to replace what was taken down today. The new unit costs almost $30,000. The group got quite a discount 40% and raise other funds for two years – including a […]
Archives for 2014
Province to help with development of hospice
To address the growing need for supportive care for seniors, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson has announced that the Province of B.C. has signed a three-year agreement with the Desert Valley Hospice Society to help develop a hospice centre in Osoyoos. As of Sept. 1, 2014, the Province is providing the society with the use of […]
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Government orders independent inquiry
Chief Bev Sellars, Soda Creek Indian Band – “There is no doubt in anyone’s minds that this is the worst mining disaster to ever occur in this province. Our nations and all British Columbians have raised questions as to how such a disaster could occur. With this independent investigation, we will all get the answers […]
Water ballet at winery – what will they think of next?
Superb Entertainment By The Aqualillies at Black Hills Winery Event Last Night! The Aqualillies performed a ‘first ever’ for a winery event, with their superb Water Ballet Show at Black Hills Winery north of Osoyoos last night! Photos by Andrea Dujardin-Flexhaug Thanks to www.osoyoosdailynews.com
Dawn MacRae wins Osoyoos Idol!
“I had a blast! And for such a great cause,” Dawn MacRae told us about winning Osoyoos Idol last night. The show is in aid of the United Way which assists local seniors. She sang Black Horse and a Cherry Tree by KT Tunsel, Strong Enough by Sheryl Crow, and Mama He’s Crazy by […]
Hard to believe
School could be back in session in two weeks. Ready set go Last week* – Mediator Vince Ready indicated his availability in August. Mr. Ready met separately with the parties last Wednesday. Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive. […]
Less than 90 days away
The period to file nomination papers for local elections is between September 30 and October 10. The General Local Election on Saturday, November 15 is to elect a Mayor and 4 councillors and 2 Water Councillors to the Town of Council and 2 Oliver Trustees to the Board of Education for School District #53 – […]