Photo by Leza Macdonald Left to right: Joan Wilson, Marcus Toneatto (SOSS), Cate Turner (SESS), Glen Heinrichs (OSS) and Kate Krist Soroptimists have presented $1000 cheques to each high school to continue the successful “Be The Change” program. This is the third year that the Soroptimist Club of Osoyoos has been involved. Pictured Wilson and […]
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Local School District #53 report
1. School Board has introduced a draft policy on Sexual Orientation and Gender identity – some consultation will be held but the policy should be adopted at the next meeting. Input has been received from school students and those who teach them. 2. School District #53 will introduce a SOSS students hairdressing course to be […]
Poll closed on liquor licenses for Wineries
Yes – 172 votes or 74% favour No – 061 votes or 26% do not favour This is non scientific poll but reflects a keen interest of readers. The matter, in part, will be discussed at the RDOS table today.
Education – the focus
Today will be Education Day in BC with the Premier making an announcement about future relationships with teachers but officially BC school trustees and BC teachers are unaware of the plan even though they participated in consultations. Apparently a 10 year agreement will be proposed so that teachers would get the right to key essentials. […]
Local NDP riding association reacts to Basso departure
As this situation is unusual, we are trying to proceed through the process as quickly as possible. There is a requirement to inform the membership at least 30 days in advance of the nomination meeting. We don’t plan on doing that until we know who wants to run for the nomination. We hope to have […]
Local singer/writer signs deal in Nashville
Recently, SESAC songwriter Andi Zack stopped by the Nashville office. Andi has signed an exclusive publishing contract with Diamond Eye Music. Zack’s songwriting credits include cuts by Danielle Peck, Josh Thompson, Jenny Gill, Elle Maze and Etta Britt among others. DEM President Chris Burch says, “Andi’s unique writing talents combined with her experience and […]
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5:15 pm accident on Highway 97 north of the new mall. Appears that a gentleman may have suffered a heart attack and hit a power pole. Police, fire and ambulance called to the scene. Older model SUV, Ontario plates. No other details at this time.
Slippery
2:30 pm today (Wednesday) Gallagher Lake Highway 97 – Small white car spins out and ends in culvert on west side of roadway. Female driver treated by EMS – no life threatening injuries. Traffic not disrupted.