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Sawmill Lake drowning death ruled accidental
The death of a woman last June in Sawmill Lake near Oliver has been deemed accidental. According to a coroner’s report for Grace Marie Capot-Blanc, 54, the immediate cause of death was drowning. Alcohol consumption also contributed to her death. Capot-Blanc was discovered floating face down in the lake on June 7, 2014. She had […]
Land near near fire hall site in Osoyoos – gets the “go-slow” approach
By ROY WOOD Osoyoos Town Council has adopted a go-slow approach for the so-called Richter Property rather than jumping in as the developer of the prime residential parcel. Despite a staff recommendation that the Town decide to act “as its own subdivision developer,” council decided instead to pay a consultant to prepare development options […]
Flashback – 2011
Pictures by the Publisher, helicopter supplied by Adam Sloan – Original title “Oliver’s worst fire”
In the back alley
The first Back Alley Concert of the Series last Saturday was a hit! Tiger Moon absolutely dazzled us with their foot-stompin’ “Free Folk Rock”, performing from a new and improved stage location, compared to our previous concerts. Covert Farms Family Estate Winery served us delicious wines from their organic vineyards, and Dubh Glas Distillery mixed up some ultra-refreshing cocktails […]
Two b&e’s in Osoyoos
During the early hours of June 16, 2015 the Osoyoos RCMP responded to two break & enters at separate businesses. Just prior to 4:00am Joe’s Plumbing and Heating on 115th Street was broken into. Approximately 1 hour later police responded to a second break and enter at the Subway restaurant on Main Street. In both […]
Fine Arts – art, music and drama
Fine Arts. Many students have demonstrated commitment and talent in the performing and visual arts. We would now like to recognize our top Fine Arts students. Fine Arts category – top drama students. Would Mikayla Podmorow, Gavin Buttar and Tony Abellan please come forward. These exceptionally talented students show commitment, dedication and skill. Tony is […]
Congratulations…….Will Kane
The honor of Top Junior Academic student has been determined for this year. Will Kane, please come forward. Will has consistently demonstrated excellent work habits and has a rare ability to work collaboratively with a variety of people and personalities. He is a pleasure to teach. Will has an overall average of 93%. In his […]