I heard my dogs barking a couple of hours ago and went out to find 3 bighorn sheep just outside the wire fence – 3 males – 3 generations. Our herd has grown this year from one to 3. Linda Sheehey-Brownstein
News
The importance of milkweed
It is not until you travel far away from home and attend an interpretive talk on Monarch Butterflies, that you realize how an action in Oliver (such as cutting down or digging out milkweed), can have a significant impact on their wintering over ability in Pismo Beach, California. The monarchs can ONLY lay their eggs […]
Cry for justice
Organizers say they will keep coming to the courthouse until they say justice is done.
Expect delays
Press for larger Bridge footing in the river at Green Ave and the Channel Bypass
Literacy – how to improve it – make it interesting
We had a great crowd for Family Literacy Day yesterday, this little one, Arabella, took it upon herself to sit quietly and read, she was actually saying words as she turned the page. (Daughter of Jeremy Knechtel and Melissa Fowler) The Lego tables were the big draw. Vicky White ORL Librarian
Crown wants no communication order in murder case
Grace Robotti, 65, charged with second degree murder appeared by video today with crown and defense having words on an application for the two accused not to be allowed communication prior to trial. The Criminal Code section 516 order application will be heard next Monday most likely in Supreme Court. 516. (2) A justice who […]
Okanagan Indians rally at courthouse
Coola Louis, UBCIC Women’s Representative talks to the issue of abuse of native women and the nature of the rally showing support to family and the victim. Louis stated that public awareness is growing over the plight of missing aboriginal women. “It is racism within the system that pushes our people to the edge. We need acknowledgement […]
Pilgrimage to Europe
Amy Encina has been selected as the Legion’s BC/Yukon Command representative for the 2015 Pilgramage Tour. This Pilgramage will entail visiting Memorials, Museums and Battlefields in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands in recognition of the millions of Allied soldiers and airmen who died in two World Wars. Amy was recently approached by Big Horn Squadron […]