BULLETIN: BC Wildfire Service crews are working with local fire departments to respond to two wildfires burning between Christina Lake and Grand Forks. These wildfires are not currently threatening any structures or communities, but are near Highway 3 and are visible. The highway has reopened to single-lane, alternating traffic. For information on highway conditions, please […]
Archives for June 2016
Bulletin
Burn trial east of Oliver ?
BC Wildfire Service crews will be conducting a burn trial east of Oliver on June 7,2016, starting at about noon. Smoke may be visible in Oliver and surrounding areas. Burn trials are conducted periodically throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to assess fuel conditions on the forest floor. This low-intensity fire will be studied to assess […]
Is the Sonora Centre available for Independent School ?
All needs important, says mayor, when evaluating Sonora Centre request By ROY WOOD Mayor Sue McKortoff has a message for everyone anxious for a decision on turning the Sonora Centre over to the Osoyoos Independent School (OIS) committee: It’s complicated, but we’re working on it. During her regular report at the end of Monday’s council […]
Induction – Doctors of BC
Dr. Alan Ruddiman and family pictured above Dr Alan Ruddiman, 2016-2017 President For Dr Alan Ruddiman, being a doctor is more than just a job – it’s a calling. In medical practice for 27 years, he has for the last 20 years been answering this calling as a full-service rural generalist physician based in the […]
What is it?
Submitted by Mike Monaghan
Southside Builders Mart – help wanted
Southside Builders Mart 5596 Hwy 97 Oliver Is looking to fill one additional permanent full time position. This position is for a sales/yard person. Expect some occasional heavy lifting. Exceptional customer service and attention to detail required. Building Supply Sales experience. Forklift skills, computer skills and firm product knowledge an asset as well. Will train the […]
Hmmmmmm – sounds familiar
We’d like to share some important news about a move first announced in March and that we hope will have a positive effect on the conversations happening in our online spaces. Starting next week, all CBC.ca community members will be asked to use their real names when contributing to our sites. On June 13, you will […]


