Vino (not his original name) was somehow being towed down Rd 22 by a large truck. Had it fallen off with the owner not aware? A group of women tailing the truck stopped it and rescued the dog – took it to a vet in Osoyoos. It was damaged but still alive. No one has […]
Archives for June 2015
Have you got a better idea?
Brand new school, brand new cafeteria kitchen. Not overly successful and time to try something else. About 450 students and only 50 buy from a person who prepares small but nutritious meals at a reasonable cost. It’s a contract employee still in CUPE but not enough business. Principal Marcus Toneatto says there are a couple […]
June 28 – Sunday
Club officers – Toastmasters
Installation of the Toastmasters new Club Officers last evening, June 16… One of the officers is a current BC Ambassador candidate, Chelsea Cameron-Horner… From left Shauna Burbidge, Mark Kelly, Chelsea Cameron-Horner, Alleson Mandziuk, Barb Chipperfield, Victor Barnson; missing Walter Peron.
“Species at Risk Summer Day Camp”
Heritage Society Partners with Royal BC Museum Calling all kids who love science and nature! The Oliver & District Heritage Society is hosting a brand new four day summer camp for kids ages 7 – 12. The Species at Risk Summer Day Camp will run from August 4 – 8, 2015 and will focus on […]
Volunteers appreciated
SO General Hospital always looking for volunteers. Each year Interior Health – volunteer division hosts a lovely luncheon at the Oliver Community Centre for volunteers and those that raise funds. Thank your from the community as well.
No strings attached – cash for new hospital in Penticton
Janice Perrino and Walter Despot of the PRH funding raising committee in Oliver collecting another $50 thousand from the Oliver Thrift Shop – hospital auxiliary. Thanks to the gents and the ladies. South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s $20-million campaign to provide medical equipment for the PRH tower. Walter Despot is the Foundation’s board chair with […]
Osoyoos council briefs with Roy Wood
Dogs must be leashed The Osoyoos dog bylaw was adopted by council Monday meaning that dogs in parks “must be on a leash at all times,” according to Mayor Sue McKortoff. The bylaw will also be easier for bylaw enforcement officers to enforce, said the mayor. The revised bylaw came to council earlier this […]