In loving memory Brenda Marie Shaw September 9, 1946 August 16, 2019 It is with great sorrow that the family of Brenda Marie Shaw announce her sudden passing on Friday August 16,2019. Brenda was born in St Martin’s hospital in Oliver to Russell and Lena Shaw. She was the second of four girls. She was […]
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Editorial
Just a quick one Thanks to the Husky people in Osoyoos for a great flag, large, visible, clean and bright. The only Canadian Flags that should fly are ones that are clean and bright and changed on a regular basis Without pointing fingers their are institutions and people who do not respect this – shame […]
Saturday – a family time
The public is invited to check out the government’s radio observatory at an open house on Sept. 7. The Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory will provide tours, lectures, scientists you can talk to and information on plans for future telescopes. It’s a family event, so they also promise activities to keep kids interested and entertained. The […]
Teacher contract talks to resume in late September
No settlement reached prior to the beginning of the school year between Teachers and the BC Government. The two sides are being advised to meet again with the mediator on Sept. 23 “to determine if a path forward can be identified. BCTF president Teri Mooring said the break will give local teachers’ associations time to […]
School Days – first of the week
Written by Gail Prior
LOOKING BACK “No! No” she cried out while clinging to her father’s pant leg. “Have to do it,” he said gruffly. “Mother, take care of this.” “Let’s go inside and let dad finish up loading Ginger. He is going to a good home. Please stop crying, dear. It is hard on all of us,” her […]
Avoid damage to your car – slow down!
Final touches to brick work near Tuc el Nuit School. School opens tomorrow. A number of reports to ODN that the flat platform sidewalk will work well, so well drivers may damage their car unless you SLOW down. I mean SLOW. High trucks and SUV’s may take it ok as a bump. Low slung cars […]
Fire inside in prison near Oliver – contained
1pm Monday Location: OCC Okanagan Correctional Centre – 200 Enterprise Way – Oliver Fire in one cell, according to officials a mattress and a blanket on fire. Oliver Fire Department allowed access with a hose and to remove debris. Some concern about an external fan. In a cell block at north east quadrant. No known […]