The Fraser Institute has released its controversial report on educational standards in BC high schools. As a service we are showing you a fast way to access this information. To be fair the education industry in BC has always been critical of the findings and the methodology of determining such statistics. The following from the […]
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At the end of the road – the big guy
Weekend of activity
Kudos to Arlene Kriesel and this weekend’s softball tourney along with the Oliver Tennis Club event for filling every parking space at the Community Park. What a weekend of activity. The weather started as cloudy and wet but turned into a glorious Mother’s Day. At the high school – customers lined up to get frozen […]
Slater gets involved with owls
SORCO opened its new flight and breeding cages Sunday. On hand to do the ribbon cutting was MLA John Slater, who will be making a two minute speech in Victoria this coming Thursday on burrowing owls. “Beaker” is on hand to give him some sage advice on the need to preserve this endangered species.
24 hour fast planned for this week
My name is Celina Ruhland and I am a grade 11 student at Southern Okanagan Secondary School. 4 of my fellow classmates and I, have planned a 24 hour fast, as a way to raise money and show our support for those living in under-developed countries. We have asked participants to collect money pledges which […]
Wine Country Quilters Market
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who took part in our 3rd year Anniversary Sale. The whole weekend was a great success thanks to our wonderful, loyal customers and friends. Dave and I can’t believe it’s been 3 years already. We have met and served such a wonderful group […]
Beaker
Photo by Russell Work at SORCO open house Sunday Who’s hand is holding up little “Beaker” – the answer tomorrow.
