Women’s counsellor Maureen Carey-Barley (left), our resource development coordinator, Amberlee Erdmann and Aaron McRann from the CFSO (right) The South Okanagan Victim Assistance Society (SOVAS) has recently received a grant of $3,500 from the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan ǀ Similkameen to improve office space for their victim services and counselling programs. “It is […]

First sighting of smoke – picture submitted by Joanne Bray Helicopter fills up at Gallagher Lake and dumps on the east slope above Robert Stelkia’s ranch – Photo by Leza Macdonald Pictures below from Jackie Stelkia – helicopter landed to pick up supplies for forestry crew on hillside.

Do you see what I see? “Saw this monster sitting near one of my fav trails in OK Falls. I saw his head move ever so slightly, he has 5 tines on him and the nub on the front. Nice to see.” Photo by Brent Redenbach

This Sunday evening (Aug 11) is the Annual Persied Event at White Lake Radio Observatory. In the past there has been as many as 1000 people in attendance. This year, given clear sky with no cloud, should be good viewing for the meteors as there is no moon to affect seeing. Arrive any time after […]

Elsewhere three lightning strikes came to the attention of BC Forests in the Penticton district with a 3 man crew responding to each: Mica Creek, McKinney Rd, and Anarchist Mtn. Non of the fires caused a serious problem and crews were mopping up at last report. The Oroville fire is east of the airport and has […]

Xerochrysum bracteatum. Photo by Mike Beaulieu