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 […]
Archives for 2017
Twin Lake order issued to some homeowners
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 […]
RCMP notice – about scams
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 […]
Long weekend – first in the “summer mood” – be an optimist !!
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.
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Have you seen a black bear in Willowbrook?
BC boasts one of the highest populations of black bears in the world with their numbers being somewhere between 120 and 150 thousand animals. Pretty much all of BC is considered “bear country” with bears inhabiting everything from the coastal forests, through to the interior grasslands. From north to south and east to west in […]
Twin Lake residents to be evacuated ??
Some discussion at the Regional District Thursday on the possible need to evacuate the residents of six homes at Twin Lakes – Friday or the weekend – if the water rises further. But no alert has been issued. An alert issued for Vaseux Lake residents….. An evacuation alert issued for residents of the Testalinda Creek area…. The […]
SOSS attracts “Resident Artists” to help out with students
Taylor is trying his hand at weaving, under the supervision on Donna and teacher Lindsey McVicar The Desert Sage Spinners and Weavers celebrate their 40th anniversary, in the year of the Rooster with a full house for their Tea at the community centre – with a few special guests. Mrs. McVicar, the very innovative art […]