Hon. Mary Polak Minister of the Environment Victoria Dear Minister I would like the Province of British Columbia to formally re-engage negotiations with the Government of Canada and First Nations in regard to the proposed South Okanagan Similkameen National Park reserve. I have closely followed this file for more than 7 years and have come […]
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Osoyoos Town news
◾Desert Live Music Festival – Representatives of the organizing committee attended to request the Town’s support for the proposed live music festival to be held June 27 to July 4, 2014. It was requested that the Town provides $50,000 in order to secure other funding and sponsorship for the first year of the event. Live […]
Getting into the spirit of the season
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Upcoming performances of Sage Valley Voices
SAGE VALLEY VOICES COMMUNITY CHOIR Saturday, Dec. 7th at 7 pm and Sunday, Dec. 8th at 2:30 pm are the big dates for this years performance by the Sage Valley Voices. The concert, “When Christmas Comes” will be performed at the Oliver United Church. It is a wonderful way to share the Christmas spirit with […]
New chief for Lower Similkameen band
The Lower Similkameen Indian Band has elected a new chief. Keith Crow was sworn in earlier this month. Crow defeated incumbent chief Rob Edwards by a margin of 110 – 51. Edwards had served two 2 year terms. One hundred and sixty-two band members turned out to vote, considered to be a strong turnout. Crow […]
RDOS concerned about new federal policy on First Nations land
Proposed changes to a federal policy regarding land additions to native reserves has Regional District directors expressing concern. Chief Administrative Officer Bill Newell told the board that there were “weaknesses in the policy that we are concerned about,” while Osoyoos Director Stu Wells added that the new policy had “major implications” that the board needed […]
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South Okanagan Concert Society – Second Concert When Musica Intima performed at a recent choral competition, the following summed up the performance: “In a concert full of gorgeous choral moments, the most exquisite was by the 12 voice conductorless choir, Music Intima. Its relaxed sonic purity…was breathtaking.” Internationally renowned for their warm and engaging stage […]