THE BAG OF TRICKS Was there ever anything so necessary as a woman’s purse? In Victorian times women had a tiny little pouch containing a fancy handkerchief and very little else but, as they seldom went anywhere without an escort, they needed no additional clutter. A ladies maid would always be on hand to retrieve […]
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Letter to the editor
From: Dave Drought As I was out for a ride on the bicycle today I chose to ride down Sumac Road – Approximately halfway to Road 7, I saw an amazing sight. I’d include a picture for the regular doubters, but carried no camera. What I witnessed was an orchard worker, not likely a local, […]
Don’t shoot the messenger
Catherine McKenna, The Minister of Environment and Climate Change and ………. Minister responsible for Parks Canada will be in Osoyoos for a media session regarding a proposed national park reserve in the South Okanagan – Similkameen. RSVP as soon as possible to pc.media@pc.gc.ca. The details are as follows: Date: […]
Exposing yourself ???
On August 16th, 2018 Oliver RCMP received a report of a male who had exposed himself to a female walking on the Hike and Bike trail in Oliver. The incident took place on the Hike and Bike trail in close proximity to the Oliver Skate Park at approximately 10:00 am. The suspect is described as being in […]
Grand Opening – ribbon cutting – attracts a crowd
Lots of speeches, a ribbon cutting – and all these people attracted to the entertainment and food at Coast Hotels Oliver Shot from the back – always attracts stares…. “who is that guy?” Hotel has been open for two months with 90 percent occupancy. Ron Mundi – we were invited to build a needed business – we […]
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Teaser
Have you seen this pix before? Can you use this new pool in Oliver? Phone the Coast Hotel I have been waiting for this pix for about 9 months Nice, small, no laps – it is really two nice warm tubs to relax in – one a hot tub the other a relaxing pool with […]
Condolences to the family
Obituary for the late Allan Ernest Mathieson December 27, 1934 – August 13, 2018 Allan Ernest Mathieson, 83, died Monday, August 13, 2018 at the Mariposa Gardens Retirement and Care Community, in Osoyoos. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Marilyn (Webb) Mathieson; his daughter, Lynanne (Mathieson) Fortin; his daughter, Jan (Mathieson) Nusche and […]