Okanagan Gleaners Holding 20th Annual Sock Campaign The Okanagan Gleaners are holding their 20th Annual Sock Campaign. Look for collection barrels in local businesses in Osoyoos, where the public can contribute new running shoes, knitted or new socks, mitts, toques and underwear for children in need in Moldova, Eastern Europe. Last collection day is Sunday, […]
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Protecting sensitive area in our communities
Important subjects but small turnout. Most in attendance members of the Area C APC. Chris Garrish RDOS planner addressing proposed changes/update to Environmentally Sensitive Development Permit areas. In sixteen years only such 27 certificates issued out of 5189 building permits. Garrish says the Regional Board wants a review and will make some changes in the […]
Fatal truck crash – large quantity of marijuana being transported
RCMP discovered 160 pounds of marijuana in one of the semi-trucks involved in a fatal crash Tuesday morning. “Through the course of the investigation, a large quantity of marijuana was located in the tractor-trailer power unit,” says Staff Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky. “The marijuana was seized, and the matter is still under investigation.” Police says that […]
Changing of the guard
Newly elected members of the 2016 RCL Branch 97 Executive & Directors: Peter McKenna, President (in picture – top 2nd from the right) Chris Yerburgh, 1st Vice President Brian Wensley, 2nd Vice President Marty Foss, Past President Ron Lundin, Secretary/Treasurer Cori Augustine, Director Robert Brandt, Director Bob Golosky, Director Tom Irvine, Director Ray Turner, Director […]
Parks Management – having babies
Recreation Supervisor Katie Hadwin (left) with twins on board next to her boss, Parks and Recreation Manager Carol Sheridan – both young ladies due in the new year….at about the same time. The society has listed a maternity leave posting on their website for a temporary supervisor and the manager’s posting will be issued shortly. Congratulations!!! In […]
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Pileated
The Pileated Woodpecker is one of the biggest, most striking forest birds on the continent. It’s nearly the size of a crow, black with bold white stripes down the neck and a flaming-red crest. Look (and listen) for Pileated Woodpeckers whacking at dead trees and fallen logs in search of their main prey, carpenter ants, […]