In Loving Memory of Thelma Forty April 28, 1919 – March 1, 2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Thelma Forty, on March 1, 2019 at the age of 99, just two months shy of her 100th Birthday, at the Haven Hill Retirement Residence in Penticton, BC. […]
Archives for 2019
Large field, big trees, lots of snow – no kids
Lot of swimmers visit pool at local hotel
How long will it last? Chinook today?
Sunny weekend predicted Snow ending this morning then a mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Snowfall amount 2 cm. Wind becoming south 20 km/h near noon. High plus 4. UV index 3 or moderate
The Steele report
If you haven’t been watching the Men s Curling at the Brier in Brandon Manitoba you may want to turn the television on now through the weekend. Not just for the curling but there is a more local connection to this event. More about that in a moment. Yes this was my first Brier and […]
On stage today – a daughter, her mother and three men
ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last […]
Crime Prevention in Oliver – super – committee set to begin its work
It has been set. A first or inaugural meeting of Oliver’s new Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee. March 18 1:30 pm at the Okanagan Correctional Centre. Is this a good day? Or a good location? Two people from Osoyoos cannot go – it is a regular council day in Osoyoos. Mayor Sue McKortoff had […]
Your MLA reports
The Legislature resumed on February 12 with the traditional Throne Speech. As has already been reported by various media, it was probably the shortest in history and had none of the usual vision for the future we have come to expect. It was a total of 8 pages repeating the vague promises made by this […]