Metal all the rage it seems
Archives for June 2020
The Steele report
Time to provoke some thought, about the never ending war on drugs. Canada’s simple solution began in 1908 with the opium act. Later the same year the Proprietary And Patent Medicine Act was passed making some drugs like cocaine illegal and other drugs restricted. It also required drug companies to list ingredients. The next step […]
Grad ceremony – virtual at SOSS
Students inside Students outside Speeches, awards, bursaries and scholarships presented to about half of the 85 grads The SOSS Enrichment Society congratulates the 2020 graduates and is pleased to award $28,350.00 to those high school students planning to pursue post-secondary education. Televised on You Tube
Lightning strikes -Secrest Hill fire
12:15 pm Wednesday Crews of Oliver Fire Department still seeking to control fire on steep hillside above the Highway at Secrest Hill Rd – east side. No one injured No structures nearby
New chief at Willowbrook Fire Department
June 2020 Tony Iannella, former deputy elected as Fire Department Chief following retirement of chief Patrick Lantz. After 15 years (to the day) of dedication to the WVFD, Pat has decided it is time to hang up his gear Pat has always been committed to this department and his community….No matter the time of day […]
Rumour confirmed
Oliver – Firearms stolen during break and enter at Canadian Tire store. On June 13th, 2020, at 3:30 a.m., a male suspect broke the glass front door to the Canadian Tire store in Oliver, BC. Once inside the store, the man was able to enter a locked firearms cabinet, in which he removed four firearms […]
$620 each time you are caught – put the phone down
South Okanagan Traffic Services (SOTS) based out of Keremeos is utilizing creative new methods to detect drivers using electronic devices. Distracted drivers can expect to be detected long before they ever see a police car or an officer in uniform. Using a variety of disguises, including officers in civilian clothing, spotters are radioing ahead to […]
Ribbon cutting – not far off
Bridge Park Metal statue installed Fountain installed Bike fix unit installed Just a bit more polish…. and