Anchor3 Our first anchor was solidly planted on the conviction that God is the Creator of all that there is and He loves us. Our second anchor firmly stated that there is no use in denying that we do not fit in with a creation where everything is done just right. We are sinners by […]
Archives for May 2021
On the Sunny Side
Board of Education Report
Following are some highlights from the Board of Education meeting held on May 26, 2021. Staff reported to the Board that Kindergarten registration for next year is relatively strong with most schools at or near projected enrollment. The Board would like to remind all parents to register children who will be 5 years old by […]
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Regarding this article you posted November 26, 2019 about the OK River Boys band. The little boy that people asked about is the son of Roy Degenstein on accordion. Back row: L-R Drummer, Ed Glasier; Bass Fiddle, Harold Thompson; Singer guitarist, Clyde Billups; Front row, L-R: Guitar, Red Hoffman; Violin, Archie McGilvery; Child Singer, Johnny […]
by John Horgan
“This is a tragedy of unimaginable proportions. And it is a stark example of the violence the Canadian residential school system inflicted upon indigenous peoples and how the consequences of these atrocities continue to this day.” Office of the Premier BC Government
Remains of 215 children found near Kamloops
The Kamloops Industrial School (later known as the Kamloops Indian Residential School) was opened, under Roman Catholic administration, in 1890.It was part of the Canadian residential school system, established as part of the government policy of forced assimilation that resulted in the oppression of generations of Indigenous children. It was one of more than 130 such […]
by Jessica Murphy
Prompt: “Repeat after me ,” said the stranger on the ferry as he handed me a box. “Repeat after me’ must be used at least twice. COMOX QUEEN COOKIE KERFUFFLE The four uniformed Girl Guides were smiling and giggling as youngsters will, but they followed me obediently. A young shore officer conducted us aboard the […]
Penticton BCAA auto centre closes
I wanted to let you know about a change to one of BCAA’s services in Penticton; specifically, that our local BCAA Auto Service Centre is now closed. While we are sad to go, we stand behind several local BCAA Approved Auto Repair Services shops, giving us confidence that our customers will continue to be in […]