Marieze Tarr, Board Chair, School District # 53 c/c Board of Trustees c/c Superintendent SD # 53 Re: Current recommendations for School Closures in OSOYOOS. It has been proven that the Board Chair CAN and SHOULD vote in school closure motions. As you were elected by the constituents in Osoyoos, I respectfully ask that you, […]

By ROY WOOD Osoyoos residents’ hopes for a reprieve from school closings were dealt a blow Tuesday with the province’s announcement of a miniscule increase in education funding.  Okanagan-Similkameen School Board chair Marieze Tarr said in an email late Tuesday that the increase of eight dollars per student for the year is disappointing. “This is […]

New grant helps School District 53 connect students with their future OLIVER – Local students will get some help exploring their options for high-tech and trades training thanks to $25,000 from the B.C. government to launch the Shoulder Tappers program in School District 53. The Shoulder Tappers program enlists career co-ordinators or recruitment specialists who […]

SO against Vanderhoof – South Okanagan lost this first game 6 to 3 SO against Arbutus Monday March 14 – South Okanagan takes it 10 to 2 over Arbutus SO against Whitehorse Tuesday March 15 – Whitehorse wins 6 to 5 SO tournament record 1 win 2 losses.