These are pictographs visible in the local area. It is the policy of ODN not to expose the location of such work for fear of vandalism. These accessible only by canoe. Photos by Marjo Koskinen Pictographs are paintings that were made by applying red ochre or, less commonly, black, white or yellow dye.

179,380 absentee ballots will be counted and all totals checked starting today. Elections B.C. will begin its crucial “final count” process on Victoria Day. Normally, it’s a process that attracts little attention. But with no party winning a clear majority in the May 9 election, and several close races decided by only a handful of votes, the next government […]

12:14 PM PDT Sunday 21 May 2017 Special weather statement in effect for: South Okanagan – including Penticton A ridge is building over the southern Interior of British Columbia and will remain in place Monday and Tuesday, leading to unseasonably warm weather. This warm spell will accelerate snowmelt and lead to rising rivers, possibly causing […]

Rescind of Evacuation Order of Properties Along Tinhorn Creek South of Oliver The Evacuation Order issued by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) last night due to flooding has been removed for properties south of Oliver, BC along Tinhorn Creek. All residents may return to their properties in the area but remain under a precautionary […]

10 residents have registered at the Reception Centre at this time. 8 are in lodgings and 2 have found their own accommodations. Affected residents are asked to register as per press release. The phone number is 250-809-6561 for the Reception Centre. At this time the Reception Centre is located in Penticton. Emergency Social Services makes […]