Refuge A large evergreen tree stands not far from our home. We can watch the antics of birds on that tree from our kitchen window. Often several birds sit on the very tips near the top of the tree to scout out the scenery. Sometimes there is a whole flock of birds in or on […]
Archives for February 2015
On the sunnyside
Lockdown at federal prison
The Matsqui medium-security prison in the Fraser Valley is in lockdown. An inmate was stabbed Friday evening, and the injuries were serious enough to require he be airlifted to a hospital. “When there is a serious assault or stabbing the institution calls the staff to lock up the other inmates. It seems like the other […]
Steele re-elected by BCFGA
Kelowna orchardist Fred Steele will remain at the helm of the British Columbia Fruit Grower’s Association (BCFGA), being re-elected as president today at their 126th annual convention in Penticton. In a rematch from last year, Steele was able to win over his fellow running mate Jeet Dukhia. His vice-president, Bhupinder Dhaliwal of Oliver also kept […]
Snaps from the WoW show
Eat snow Vancouver
In town this week I had more than the usual number of inquiries about Baldy. From the TV coverage, people are well aware of the ski hill closures at the coast. We did have a long stretch of mild weather, but our elevation is high enough that our base held up. We had some “spring […]
Bottle drive brings in cash for minor hockey
Coach Angela Paolera – Manager Midget rep team In Osoyoos sorting bottles
Colour on ice
There is more going on at the Eastlink Combined Bonspiel than just curling. Some people come just to look good. These curlers, and much more, can be seen all day Saturday and Sunday, for free. Coffee’s on and the beer is cold. Submitted by Dale Dodge Curler identified as Chilliwack Flower Child