Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is advising residents not to burn wet leaves, thatch and brush. Smoke from burning can create serious health problems. Instead leaves and brush can be put out for yard waste collection in March, brought to a local landfill for free drop-off or composted at home. Wet leaves, thatch and green brush […]
Archives for 2015
First real challenge in new job – Aspell
Many agencies in BC that work on preventing violence against women and children are feeling the crunch of less funding. ODN was alerted to this by the End Violence Association (EVA) which represents 230 small organizations in BC – counselling services and safe house programs We have not been able to get to the crux […]
Bad accident near Skaha Ford
Skylar Noe-Vack report and picture Tuesday in Penticton around 1:10 pm a 4 vehicle MVA happened in front of Penticton Skaha Ford. One person had to be extricated and taken to PRH. 2 fire engines, 3 ambulances, 4 tow trucks, 5 RCMP 2 integrated road safety and also CVSE-Canadian vehicle safety enforcement where among the units […]
Report from Elections BC
RDOS election – Area C Terry Schafer spent $1613.41 received one donation of $500 – from Jim Wyse Joel Malcolm spent $1101.63 of his own money Rick Knodel spent $697.99 but received $800 in donations from 7 people: Bud, Monica and Mike Hoover, Frank Barnay, Ray Deblasi, James Filson and Geoff Koganow For Town councilor […]
R.I.P. “Binks” – 1954-2015
Shown with daughter Alanea 1984 -Gregory “Binks” Baptiste
6500 block Lakeside Drive at Eastside Ave.
Oliver Fire Department cleared the scene at 5:15 pm Tuesday at address above – chimney fire doused quickly.
Winning design
Mike Szalay designed this logo replacing one that had been in place since 1996. Okanagan Fest-of-Ale Director, John Devitt announced the winner of the logo design contest this afternoon and unveiled the new logo. “With Fest-of-Ale celebrating 20 years this year, the Board felt this major milestone marked the perfect opportunity to create a fresh […]
Lost a dock? – heading north
Tucelnuit Lake – photo by Mike Beaulieu