Owner of land south of Town of Oliver boundaries told to clean up after years of neglect, fires, and the accumulation of undesirable material. According to Area C Directior Rick Knodel – no injunctive action has been authorized by the Board but a clear message sent to the owner that the land in question is […]

Tuesday Meeting of Area C – Area Planning Commission 1. Endorsed Recommendation: THAT the RDOS “authorize” the application for a “non-adhering residential use – additional residence for farm use” at 5526 Primrose Lane (Lot 148, Plan KAP1728, District Lot 2450S, SDYD) in Electoral Area “C” to proceed to the Agricultural Land Commission; AND THAT the […]

OSOYOOS COUNCIL BRIEF Public told to stay on topic at AGM Chief administrative officer Barry Romanko may have offered a thinly-veiled warning this afternoon to anti-national park activists who may be planning to hijack the town’s annual general meeting next month. In his report to council, Barry Romanko said the town’s annual report will be […]

By ROY WOOD Osoyoos is considering changes to its traffic and off-street parking bylaws as it deals with the eternal question of balance between the comfort of residents and the convenience for tourists and other visitors. At issue is where it is OK to park motorhomes and other recreational vehicles for 24 hours or more. […]

Fire dispatch 2:45 pm Tuesday just north of Bulrush Rd – at the end of Tucelnuit Lake on the main arterial. Cause of accident not known. Injuries did not appear life threatening. Police and BCAS (EMS) on the scene. Some delay in traffic movement for a spell. Appeared to be a young family in the […]

This past week 36 South Okanagan students received an email from Interior Savings with some very welcome news: $1000 to help with their tuition. In some high schools, over 10% of their graduating class will receive an award from Interior Savings.  Of the 36 recipients locally, 24 are graduating high school this year: 5 from […]