Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors. Learning is holistic, reflexive, reflective, experiential, and relational (focused on connectedness, on reciprocal relationships, and a sense of place). Learning involves recognizing the consequences of one’s actions. —Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities.— —Learning recognizes the […]
Archives for April 2015
Great fun for a worthy cause at Fairview
Happy winning teams of the 2015 SOSS Enrichment Fund Golf Scramble “A” Pool winners Randy Houle, Leigh Johnson, Bruce Porteous (rear), Roger Hall and Kali Hagel (front left) “B” Pool winners John Nunes, Greg Casorso (rear), Linda Cripps and Carl Peterson (front right) Golf Tournaments Raise $227,000 for SOSS Graduates Fairview Mountain hosted the 20th Annual […]
Notice of Motion given at council
The following motion will be debated by Town of Oliver council in two weeks: Living together with respect That the council of Town of Oliver supports the Province of BC in its endeavours to acquire land to protect the area’s grasslands, to preserve endangered species in the South Okanagan-Similikameen and in setting goals to enhance […]
Town council report – Pat Hampson
Today’s Council Meeting started with a Public Hearing regarding a zoning amendment for 230 Maple Street to allow for the operation of a Convenience Store at the service station which would allow the owner to provide coffee and refreshments to commercial vehicle drivers. The only person to question Council was Gord Redlack owner of Wine […]
Letter to the editor
HAYNES’ FAMILY REBUTTAL TO CHIEF LOUIE This a formal written response to OIB Chief Clarence Louie and the opinions he expressed publicly about Judge J.C. Haynes during a speech at the Rotary Club in Osoyoos. The following points are historical facts that can be verified through a search of public records. More personal facts, including […]
Making sense with the boys
“Ah, country life!” Meet Owen Melville (Brohm Dason), a carefree younger brother who enjoys life’s simple pleasures: fishing, boating, beer, and pretty girls. He’s been looking forward to enjoying all of them at a weekend holiday at the cabin. If only it weren’t for … Lee Melville (Craig Bjornson), (below) his uptight older brother. […]
Rural report with Laird Smith
During the ” Cold War “, the United States and the Soviet Union led the world in the testing of atomic weapons. On August 12 in 1971, Wally Smith wrote in his column The Orchard Run, and I quote, In spite of strong opposition by the US Congress and protests from Canada and many other […]
It’s easy – to place an ad – hundreds do it every week
This is what the screen shows when you press FREE classifieds Browse Categories Want to sell something? Looking for a job? Trying to find a date? Looking for an apartment? Browse our classifieds. Have a job to advertise? An apartment to rent? Post a Classified Ad. Please do NOT use this section for Events, or […]