Normally in the 3rd week of March – SPRING is declared – but but – 21 days later……………
Archives for April 2021
Large item pick up starts Monday
Schedule for 2021 Large Item Collection April 12: Town of Oliver April 13: Town of Osoyoos April 16: Village of Keremeos, Areas B and G April 19 through 23: City of Penticton (on regular day of collection) April 26: Area C April 27: Area A April 28: Areas D and I April 29: Areas E, […]
Endangered species to be protected near Willowbrook
The South Okanagan with its rolling native grasslands is a “hot spot” for biodiversity, hosting more at-risk species than anywhere else in BC. The Nature Trust of BC has protected this diversity for many years on the White Lake Biodiversity Ranch, a combined sustainable ranch and grassland conservation area. We need your help to add […]
by Pat Whalley
ROYALLY MISSED England is in mourning at the announcement of the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. At the age of ninety nine, and rather frail, it was not unexpected but those of us who grew up with him as a constant personality in our lives, still feel a deep sadness at his […]
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Big Digs
Above at Vaseux Creek bridge – first crossing highway in progress for water system syphon project Below – land clearing at Senkulmen Industrial Park for tobacco/marijuna grow ops – right across street from OCC – our local prison.





