Chapter 2 I began last time with the idea that 1946 was a memorable year. So was 1948. This was the year of floods in many parts of BC, but of course it was what happened here that was most significant to us. Osoyoos Lake rose to a record level; there were flooded houses, flooded […]
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George Fraser – chapter two
Oliver crime statistics – 4th quarter
Graph reflects Oliver Rural, OIB and Town stats. During the fourth quarter of 2015, Oliver R.C.M.P. responded to 726 calls for service compared with 812 calls received during the fourth quarter of 2014. This corresponds to a decrease of 10.6%. Among these calls for service, Oliver R.C.M.P. responded to 147 Criminal Code files during the […]
This week at Sears
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Lawyer passes on defending Robotti – in Louie case
The lawyer representing Pier Robotti in the Roxanne Louie murder case has withdrawn from representing his client because of health issues. Robert Maxwell told reporter “I don’t have the energy in me since my heart operation” Maxwell said. Maxwell told the court Tuesdy that defence lawyer Don Skogstad has taken over. A preliminary inquiry has […]
RCMP speak to crime stats and thievery
RCMP brass at the Regional District this morning with fourth quarters crime stats – with directors concerned about rising statistics on break and enters/ theft of property. Superintendent Kevin Hewco (middle) – “Bad guys operate at night” – RCMP want to do a better job at night but funding and human resources issues interfere in […]
RDOS kill plan for lake-side hike and bike path
Directors seem to like the idea of a hike path next to Okanagan Lake – Trout Creek to Penticton but not overly interested in paying for it. The provincial government has expressed an interest in paying 25 percent of the 8 million dollar cost if Summerland, Penticton and the RDOS pay the bulk the money. […]
Tonight through Saturday
Pictured from top: Brohm Dason, Craig Bjornson, Nathan Linders, Penelope Johnson, Trevor Leigh, Jen Jensen, and Robin Stille collapse through the mill door in SOAP’s Noises Off Cast creates chaos in SOAP’s Noises Off Slamming doors and jamming doors. Crashing props. Brandished axes. Bottles of whisky. Dropped trousers and dropped plates of sardines. Prat falls and […]