Young man in custody after 2 Osoyoos Businesses destroyed by fire. On May 1, 2011 at 8:30 A.M., the Osoyoos Fire Department and the Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP responded to a large structure fire at the Osoyoos Christian Thrift Store in downtown Osoyoos, BC. Despite the best efforts of fire crews, the entire building was destroyed, which also housed […]
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4th annual Quad Day
4th Annual Quad Day Ride Fundraiser This Year we Honour “The DESERT VALLEY HOSPICE SOCIETY” Your donations and contributions will help improve and bring awareness to Hospice Palliative Care in the South Okanagan, to provide support, encouragement, comfort and assistance to persons with terminal illness, end of life care and grief support. Date: Saturday May […]
Stunning change to federal politics
Balloting according to Canadian Press was heavier than in 2008 with about 70% turnout. Results: BC Southern Interior Alex Atamanenko (x) NDP 25,176 50.9% Stephen Hill CON 19,276 38.9% Bryan Hunt GRN 3,173 6.4% Shan Lavell LIB 1,872 3.8% Okanagan Coquihalla Dan Albas CON 28,525 53.6% David Finnis NDP 12,853 24.1% John Kidder LIB […]
Yellow bird
Attracting a lot of attention yesterday, on a cloudy day, was a large yellow bird – swooping down, circling, putting gas to the props and generally waking up the quiet little town of Oliver. Any complaints about rattling china? For lovers of flight – an awesome show of power. Thank god for our Search and […]
You can now vote for Simmi online
“Peoples Choice Award” is now open for votes for the British Columbia Program! “I was wondering if you could post this on your blog so those in the community could vote me for Peoples Choice. All the support is very much appreciated!” – Simmi Brar
Sagebrushers open at Oliver winery
Sunday saw many events and stories. One we didn’t get to was the opening of the new Art Gallery at Rustico Winery south of Oliver. Local photographer/artist Leza Macdonald submitted this wonderful picture of the new upstairs gallery
Report from the Mayor
MLA John Slater, Director Allan Patton, Chief Clarence Louie, Donna Lomas, Regional Dean of OC, Chris Scott, Mel Woolley, Brian Titus and I met for a briefing prior to our meeting with Solicitor General Shirley Bond last week in Vancouver Minister Bond was accompanied Tuesday by staff and Tedd Howard, Deputy Provincial Director Capital Projects […]
Hike for Hospice biggest ever
Bob Currie, holding his grandson, addresses a crowd at Lion’s Park Sunday and gives $5000 to the Desert Valley Hospice Society. Currie is president of Oliver Rotary and the proceeds from the annual Gala Dinner and Auction were dedicated to the Hospice Society. Hot dogs, balloons, and people getting into the exercise mode with Jorg […]