Police Investigating a Shooting and Home Invasion – Oliver Update June 7th, 2018 – Arrest Made On June 1, 2018, the RCMP made an arrest in the shooting of an Oliver male, which occurred on May 28, 2018. A thirty-year-old Oliver male was arrested and charges have been recommended to the BC Prosecution Service. The […]
Archives for June 2018
Quote of the Week
“Const. James Grandy is the mental health intervention co-ordinator. He will also handle the majority of local media inquiries.” -Penticton Herald quoting RCMP Superintendent Ted De Jager (editor’s note – you might not find any humour in this – but I did)
Level in the “Kettle” falling
Twin Lakes – pictured taken late Wednesday – No accurate measurements available – Water appears to be down.
Willowbrook residents – 78% increase in taxes ??
Parcel with home – Willowbrook 2017 taxes 1536.42 2018 taxes 2733.60 Increase in dollars: 1197.18 % increase: 78% Is that possible ?? Rural Area C Willowbrook has its own small fire department with no partners* A complete review of a 2017 and 2017 tax form for this resident shows small increases in a number of categories […]
“Bowl Rd” drying out
The lake, the pit, the homes, the view
by Werner Eigelsreiter
Interesting insects of the South Okanagan. Photos published here are copyright Title this one: JUMPING SPIDER (Habronattus sansoni) Size: 2.5-4 mm Look for a copy of “A field guide to Insects of the Pacific Northwest” by Dr. Robert Cannings (Royal BC Museum) Harbour Publishing Okanagan WildLife Photography
RESPONSE TO PETITION
PETITION NO. 421-02183 – NO to National Park Presented by: MR. CANNINGS MP (SOUTH OKANAGAN-WEST KOOTENAY) SUBJECT National parks The Honourable Catherine McKenna – Minister of Environment and Climate Change Our Government is working to protect and expand our nation’s world-class system of protected areas, including national parks and marine conservation areas. It is also […]