Man in Distress Rescued by Transport Canada & RCMP Boat Patrols on Osoyoos Lake. On August 12th, 2011, Transport Canada and the Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP were conducting checks of pleasure craft on Osoyoos Lake when one of the Boating Safety Officers aboard, noticed a toy dinghy well off shore of a public swimming area flipped over […]
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Lillian Kwitkoski passes
Lillian Elvira Kwitkoski (Billesberger), born September 3, 1925 went peacefully to the Lord at age 85 on August 11, 2011 while in the loving care of her family at her daughter Lori’s home. Lillian was predeceased in February 2011, by her husband of almost 58 years, Nick. She was also predeceased by her parents, brothers […]
Boating safety on Osoyoos Lake
Weekend Multi-Agency Marine Law Enforcement Blitz on Osoyoos Lake Yields Positive Results On the weekend of August 12th and 13th, the Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP along with Transport Canada and Dept of Fisheries and Oceans teamed up for a boating safety enforcement blitz on Osoyoos Lake. Officers conducted safety checks on a total of 40 pleasure craft. […]
14000 Community workers in BC settle
The Community Social Services Employers’ Association has reached a tentative agreement with the Community Social Services Bargaining Association under the government’s 2010 mandate, announced Finance Minister Kevin Falcon. The tentative agreement covers approximately 14,000 employees, working for more than 200 contracted agencies, who deliver services to British Columbia’s most vulnerable citizens. Bargaining association members […]
Oldest Bacon son dead – one victim not found
Above two pictures of crime scene – still cordoned off today with high security. Media on the scene waiting any news. Today’s 3pm news conference – no surprises with police confirming Red Scorpian member Jonathan Bacon shot dead yesterday outside the casino in Kelowna. Police confirm one other person, a motorcyle gang member is in critical condition – two […]
Attention hockey fans
The South Okanagan Minor Hockey Association is getting ready to start another season of hockey. Please check out the SOMHA website for information about minor hockey. www.somha.com You can also sign-up to receive e-mail updates from our website. South Okanagan Minor Hockey Association is in need of house coaches for the 2011/2012 hockey season. You […]
Jose Antonio Dias passes
On Sunday August 7th, 2011, Mr. Jose Antonio Dias of Oliver passed away peacefully at the Penticton Regional Hospital surrounded by family at the age of 78 years. He was predeceased by his first wife Maria Dias; two brothers and one sister. Jose will be fondly remembered by his loving family including wife of twenty […]
Standing room only – thrilled
The standing-room-only crowd was captivated and thrilled by the glorious music emanating from Jenavieve Moore Sunday at the Oliver Word of Life Centre. And what a marvellous voice she has! Jena, who has won many local, national and now international competitions and awards for voice, is currently studying opera at the Guildhall School of Music & […]