The fog of the pot cloud is beginning to clear allowing us to examine the aftermath of legalizing the magic weed. So what was the outcome? Did it match expectations, or were some of the more dire predictions dispelled? Fist of all the euphoric celebrations took to the streets to buy marijuana legally and otherwise. […]
Archives for 2018
Sun fun
The Steele report
Oliver’s election by the numbers
For rural director 1002 people voted – you could vote for 1 For rural water councillors only 378 voted – you could vote for 2 (add all votes and divided by two) For Mayor 1598 people voted – you could vote for 1 For town regular councillors only 1405 people voted – you could vote for […]
For those keeping track
Lets start with Terry Schafer Schafer first elected in 1996 for three years Linda Larson wins the Mayor’s seat in a by-election in 1997 In 1999 Both re-elected along with Ron Hovanes In 2002 All three re-elected with Pat Hampson 2005 – Larson and Schafer retire for a breather – Hovanes is elected Mayor with council of […]
Make up – shake up at Regional Board
Area A Osoyoos Mark Pendergraft (former Chair) with Town of Osoyoos Mayor Suzan McKortoff Area B Cawston George Bush, Area G Hedley/Olalla Tim Roberts with Village of Keremeos Mayor Manfred Bauer Area C Oliver Director Rick Knodel with Mayor Martin Johansen Area D Director Ron Obirek – Skaha East Area I Director Subrina Monteith – […]
Upset in Mayor’s race in Princeton
Spencer Coyne is the new may Frank Armitage is out The younger Coyne can now travel with his father to Penticton and the RDOS Bob Coyne is the rural director – Area H in Princeton Think that is a first. The younger Coyne served one term as a councilor and has taken a leadership role […]
Tight race in Keremeos for Mayor’s chair
Challenger ARLOW, Arlene – 284 votes Incumbent returns BAUER, Manfred – 299 votes