Earlier this week we published a letter penned by Chief Clarence Louie – Osoyoos Indian Band re a National Park Reserve. We just discovered this “info” from the Penticton Herald….. On the eve of a crucial meeting of opponents of the proposed South Okanagan-Similkameen national park, one of the project’s key backers has warned he’s […]
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Early summer ?
Rest in peace Sandy
Sandra Miller January 22, 1941 – April 19, 2019 Sandra (Sandy) Francis Cragg (Miller) passed away at the South Okanagan General Hospital April 19th, 2019 with loved ones at her side. Sandy was born in Chatham, Ontario January 22nd, 1941 to George and Edith Cragg. She was predeceased by her both her parents as well […]
Paying the piper
Report to council by Deputy CFO Heather Wilson Town of Oliver
Can we not just get on with it?
Mapping of “Bridge” Park – the 4th corner of public land for the public (press image to enlarge) *** Strong suggestion that this land not be called ‘Centennial Park’ – which as assembled land is gone… A hotel, a public park near the bridge and land to the north with a purpose not defined. That […]
A simple ask…. for a Harvest Hut
This item on the agenda for Committee Meeting Tuesday in Oliver A request from Food Action Committee coordinator Caitlyn Bennett The harvest hut would operate May to September Mondays only Location • We would like to receive formal permission to host this weekly event on Town Property • Main Street Parking Lot Adjacent to Oliver […]
The Steele report
Why is Canada turning blue you might ask. The answer is, a myriad of reasons some valid some not. If you think by voting Conservative, Liberal, NDP or even Green and there will be a marked long term improvement think again. The feeling is, hard working people go to work and pay the taxes so […]
Do you live on Salamander Drive?
Easter visitor to the Ruhlands….. on Bellevue. One-third of the known salamander species are found in North America.