The staff of Mariposa Gardens in Osoyoos held a BBQ Friday to draw attention to the ongoing staffing concerns at the facility. Debbie Kamal Ali the HEU Negotiator provided ODN with an insight on their concerns. The second collective agreement with the P3 owner/operator Baybridge-Baltic Properties expired Dec 1, 2015; and they are in negotiations now with another […]

The snow plow has been put away except for very high pass road work. BUT Unconventional sources of salt brines, such as pickle juice, beet juice, potato and cheese byproducts, are decreasing costs, lowering environmental impacts and are effective at temperatures well below zero. These agricultural-based brines were rated highly by many provinces, states and jurisdictions noting […]

Mike and Lisa Watson (right) outside Hong Kong Hospital with Tawnya Peterson and Shannon Needoba (left) Life is good

Obituary for the late Barbara Wiens   December 23, 1919 – March 15, 2016   On Tuesday March 15, 2016, Mrs. Barbara Wiens of Oliver passed away peacefully after a short illness surrounded by family at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 96 years. She was predeceased by her husband Jacob; son Edward; […]

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