Apex Mtn. Resort had previously planned to open Dec. 5, but conditions have allowed the hill to to open earlier. “We had a significant snowfall, roughly 100 centimetres of snow that fell in quite a short period,” said general manager James Shalman. “And the snow that fell was perfect for early season operating conditions.” The Triple chair, Magic […]
Archives for November 2015
Naramata Centre – a place for Syrian refugees ?
Naramata Centre Society has been asked to assist Syrian refugees coming to Canada by providing short term housing. We are currently working with South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS) and local volunteers to determine if Naramata Centre facilities can be used to house 3 to 4 refugee families as part of the Government’s effort […]
On the hill – Richard Cannings MP
Biologists passionate about Canadian species at risk who were in Ottawa for a COSEWIC meeting. Dick Cannings signs in *** News from Parliament Hill has been overshadowed in the past two weeks by news of tragic events in Beirut, Paris and Mali. The terrorists that carried out these attacks may have had different local political […]
Another…..”eye in the sky”
Submitted by Dan Atkinson
Hey – do you like to write?
Write a letter to the editor. That letter is about: “What is ODN?” ODN is Oliver Daily News – what does it mean to you? Your letters will be published over the next two weeks. A panel of judges will debate, discuss and decide – which is the best answer to the question – “What […]
Car jacking, suspect holds up, helicopter search – it’s over
Two suspects arrested following attempted car jacking The latest at 5:01 pm RCMP have arrested two suspects in connection to an attempted car jacking which occurred mid morning in the Merritt area. At 1030 am on November 25 2015 Merritt RCMP responded to a complaint of an attempted carjacking on the Lindley Ck Rd. A […]
Snow is for…..
Thanks to Kevin Vetsch: This is at Graystokes Provincial Park. Just a little farther north of Big White.