I have a saying that goes like this, “I would rather be half an half an hour early than two minutes late.” Here I am three days late with the Rural Report so my saying goes down the tube for today. My excuse is that I have been partying with relatives. We have been celebrating […]
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MP Atamanenko Outraged at Princeton Postal Franchise Opening Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, has learned that the Canada Post Corporation has opened a franchise postal outlet in Princeton, just steps from the main post office. “I am outraged at the irresponsible decision by Canada Post that creates direct competition with an existing corporate […]
Alert only – not a warning
2:55 PM PDT Wednesday 13 August 2014 Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for: •Central Okanagan – including Kelowna •North Okanagan – including Vernon •South Okanagan – including Penticton Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts, large hail and heavy rain. Conditions are favourable for […]
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Elsie Mayer July 13, 1924 – August 11, 2014 On Monday August 11, 2014, Elsie Margaret Mayer of Oliver passed away at the McKinney Place Extended Care Unit at the age of 90 years. She was predeceased by her husband Wilbert and her son Rick. Elsie will be dearly remembered by her loving family including […]
Osoyoos to lose a police chief
Soon, Sgt. Kevin Schur will move his Oliver family to Penticton and take his work to Kelowna. Schur will do something rare but maybe not unique – train his superiors in leadership skills. Under the auspices of the National Performance Programme, Sgt. Schur will become a Performance Leadership Coordinator teaching in Chilliwack (training institute) and […]