A young Penticton women has escaped custody from a federal prison after being sentenced to confinement for on serious charges noted below. Her incarceration the result of an incident at a Calgary Avenue home about a year ago. On November 15, 2014, inmate Amanda Marie Sach failed to return following an authorized temporary absence. The Correctional […]
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Mary’s magic captured by Brian Fry
Get a message out – on a window Same message out in the form of a picture
At the end of the month – 11 days away
Fine and probation – for man who scared a neighbourhood
“We evacuated the home at 225 Windsor and the neighbours surrounding them,” said RCMP Sgt. Kurt Lozinski. “We secured off the residence and acquired the appropriate search warrants.” Lozinski said the bomb disposal unit arrived on the morning of June 6th and “disposed of any other dangerous materials in the home.” The Penticton man responsible for making an […]
New leader promises changes
Marty Foss served one term as an executive member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97 and then this year his leadership was recognized with his election as President. Foss is 65 – settled in Oliver 8 years ago and is a former Vancouver City Policeman (Traffic Division with experience on a police motorcycle and […]
Leap forward for National Park ??
Good News on National Park MLA, Dan Ashton presented his “Report on Budget 2015 Consultations”, to members of the Legislative Assembly last Thursday. Mr. Ashton chairs the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. The committee has recommended to, “Work with the federal government and local stakeholders to assess the feasibility of and support for […]
Update: Oliver not on schedule for replant announcement
Yes we have a replant announcement coming up. It will be made in Kelowna Friday. As for details the Ministry will role those out at the news conference that is all I can say thanks for contracting me. It had been planned to visit Oliver and meet orchardist on the same day. Fred Steele President […]
Funding runs out in December – Help is on the way?
Support for B.C. tree fruit growers The Okanagan tree fruit industry is a vital part of our food system and a part of B.C.’s heritage that all British Columbians are proud of. Over the last dozen years B.C. tree fruit growers have received more than $120 million from the provincial and federal governments in response […]