The Osoyoos & District Museum and Archives is pleased to announce a grant of $71,000 from the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Honourable James Moore, under the Celebration and Commemoration Program for the project titled: “The War of 1812 in the West: The Oregon Country Legacy.” The two-year project from 2012-2013 will involve […]
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Some official information on deer
Aggressive deer As this is the time of year that doe deer give birth, it is also the time of year that the Conservation Officer Service receives the most calls on aggressive deer reports. Almost always the reports start off with “I was out walking my dog….” Female deer can be very protective mothers and […]
Afternoon grass fire -smoke, no injuries – quick work OFD
Fire Department called at about 3pm to 27000 block of McKinney Rd on the reserve – just east of the OIB offices and west of the community hall. (Near log home in the draw) Fire department concerned about fire leaping over lip of hill and heading to the more densely populated “sub” area to the south. […]
Former MLA and historian passes at 79
A well-known Okanagan historian has passed away. Bill Barlee, former host of CHBC News’ award-winning show Gold Trails and Ghost Towns, died last last week – June 14. Neville Langrell (Bill) Barlee (born 1932 in Grand Forks, British Columbia) is a Canadian politician who was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia as […]
Tonights the night
Join us at the Oliver Library, 6239 Station Street, for a delightful evening with Okanagan author Laurie Carter. She will be giving a slide presentation of her book GRANDMA WEARS HIKING BOOTS at 7:30PM on Wednesday, June 20. Co-hosted by the Friends of the Library, a social hour and refreshments will follow.
Think of your local library this summer – bring the kids
Summer will come soon enough
Get a “Strange…but True?” Summer Reading List and Join the Club! Summer vacation is almost here, and it’s a time when school-aged children can fall victim to the dreaded “summer slide” by losing part of the literacy skills they’ve learned over the year. The Okanagan Regional Library (ORL) branches are ready to help combat this […]
New pumps on order?
At Oasis Service Station north of Oliver – renovation continues