Following are some off the items that were discussed at the Board of Education meeting held on February 24, 2021. Staff reported that the OSS grad class will be having its grad field trip locally in Kelowna. The grad class will be renting ZipZone in Peachland, Planet Lazer and Arcade, Landmark Cinemas and Sammy J’s, […]
News
School District #53 monthly report
by Edwin Dukes
When do you get your vaccine?
B.C. moves to Phase 2 of COVID-19 immunization plan, protects seniors VICTORIA – More than 400,000 people in British Columbia will be immunized from March to early April as the Province moves into Phase 2 of the largest immunization rollout in B.C.’s history. “At every step of the way, we are putting the health and […]
Dispatches
Google Map – shows general area Monday March 1 3:45 am Oliver Fire crews dispatched to a location adjacent to River Rd, north of Oliver, just off Hwy 97 Two tenders with water, fire and rescue trucks dispatched to the scene One structure affected but not a home – according to Fire Chief Bob […]
by Joseph Seiler
Sometimes it’s fast Sometimes it’s slow Wondering oh my How does the time go However it goes I’m sure I don’t know Indeed it just flows I’m Joseph and Joe Pandemic or not Some things do not stop The run of the seasons Rolls on like a top In twilight or bright I enjoy the […]
by Jack Bennest
History of Oliver airport Published on ODN – FEBRUARY 1, 2015 OLIVER – LARGEST AIRPORT IN THE OKANAGAN 1937 During the depression, the federal government decided that the small community of Oliver would become part of a plan for national airmail delivery much to the chagrin of larger communities in the Okanagan. An agent of […]
From Fairview
FROM FAIRVIEW Flash fiction by Jessica Murphy Prompt: She never misses at that distance CROSS EXAMINATION “Your friend Judge Daniels is finally retiring. Will you be attending her farewell soiree?” This was asked a bit facetiously, thought Tom, but he responded with his usual good humour. “Wouldn’t miss it,” he enthused. “And neither should you. […]