How many letters sent out to land owners?  2345 Residential only – not all classes of land like commercial, retail or industrial. As stated in the letter – the privacy breach includes mailing addresses and civic addresses – any thing else? The name of the owner (s) included as well Name, Mailing Address, Civic Address   […]

The bodies of two boaters who were missing following a collision on Saturday evening, have been recovered by police.   On June 9, 2019 shortly after 7:00 p.m., the RCMP Underwater Recovery Team located the bodies of two friend on Osoyoos Lake (Now identified by Global TV ) Nick Trask, 36, was from Maple Ridge […]

It’s time to grow! and are we ever excited! But we need your help! Landscaping at the QuailSunday June 23  – Monday June 24 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Quail’s Nest Arts Centre 5840 Airport Street   We are installing two beds of lovely landscaping along the street frontage at the Quail’s Nest. Sunday will […]

A new series of stamps by Canada Post pays tribute to historic covered bridges, including the iconic Red Bridge on the Similkameen River west of Keremeos. The five stamp series features the Ashnola No. 1 railroad bridge – the last remaining of seven similar bridges the Great Northern Railway The bridge was built in 1907 […]

VOTING Six project have been picked and according to the website Oliver is in third place. Residents of British Columbia 19 years of age and older began voting for their favourite Top 6 Entry for a period beginning at 8:35 am Pacific Time on June 3, 2019 and ending at 11:59 pm Pacific Time on […]

Obituary for the late Ross Kevin Janzen January 11, 1963 – June 7, 2019   It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Ross Janzen. He lost his valiant battle with cancer surrounded by family. He was predeceased by his father John Janzen. Lovingly and fondly remembered by mother Annette; brother Don (Ingrid); […]

The word funambulism or the phrase “walking a tightrope” is also used in a metaphorical setting not referring to any actual acrobatic acts. For instance, politicians are said to “walk a tightrope” when trying to balance two opposing views with little room for compromise.