Edson-Alberta RCMP, with the assistance of Penticton RCMP, attended a residence in the hamlet of Peers, Alberta, and effected the arrest of individuals wanted on outstanding arrest warrants for charges in BC. The following three individuals were arrested: 1. Bree-Anne Buhler, 21 years old, of Kelowna, British Columbia; 2. William Gaddy, 25 years old, of […]
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Rain…. and other signs of spring
On the steps at Doris Kuehn’s
H & r block (4)
How much snow – up there?
BC River forecast centre report expected next week. Sneak peak of snow pillow readings Blackwall Peak (headwaters of the Similkameen River) – consistent with January reading 105% of long term averages * Okanagan watershed (Mission Creek, Brenda Mine) – up 10 percent from January readings of long term averages. sitting now at 116% Boundary […]
Councillor not in conflict
Grand Forks Councillor Julia Butler not in conflict The Honourable Mr. Justice Greyell of BC Supreme Court ruled Monday in the City’s application to have the office of Councillor Julia Butler declared vacant on the basis that she contravened sections 100 and 101 of the Community Charter. In Reasons for Judgment, Justice Greyell held that, while […]
Arrival – happier family
Happy Monday! Sunday, just before midnight, Khedejeh (Mom)and Ahmad (brother) , stepped off the plane in Penticton to the welcoming embraces of Mohammad, Nesreen, Yazan, Ghazal and Manessa Al Lwisi, and to the cheers and applause of a large welcoming committee from Oliver, Osoyoos, & Summerland. In Mohammad’s words, “this is like a dream come […]
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RCMP seeks input, offers assurances
By ROY WOOD About 200 people gathered at the Oliver Community Centre on Monday to be reassured that policing in their community is up to snuff and to politely vent about what they see as some shortcomings. A panel of senior and street-level Mounties proffered some reassurance and, at the same time, reminded local […]