Puffed Up A gardener came across a small snake amongst the vegetable plants. It looked lifeless, but when he nudged it with a stick it reacted in a surprising way. The snake began to increase in size. Its head and body swelled up and the snake hissed in anger. It was a puff adder. Some […]

Blue Blue is the colour of sadness and also that of the sky on a perfect sunny day. A sunny day can also be a blue day for a person who is sad. Blue Rodeo is a band based in Toronto, that has been active since 1984. Talking a blue streak means talking fast and […]

Another Mother’s Day came and went! Probably one of the most memorable days of the year for families with young children. It is the day when Mother gets to stay in bed and they get to take charge of treating her to breakfast in bed. How many of us remember lying in bed listening to […]

Evacuation Alert Issued for Twin Lakes Properties near Kaleden BC A Local State of Emergency and an Evacuation Alert has been issued in the Twin Lakes area near Kaleden, BC. The threat of flooding in the vicinity of Horn and Nipit Lakes (Twin Lakes) has increased the potential danger to life and health, and property […]

Oliver RCMP continue to receive numerous reports of people falling victim to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) frauds. The first involves fraudsters calling consumers impersonating the CRA, claiming a recent audit has identified discrepancies from past filed taxes. Repayment is required immediately. Fraudsters threaten consumers that failure to pay will result in additional fees and/or jail […]

Time to camp Tear off your shirt for the first time this year Bra’s are optional Forget the flood – I will monitor the creeks, rivers and lake. Watch for updates. ENJOY – you deserve a holiday.