Henry “Butch” Smitheram Butch was one of the first in the Similkameen to enlist in the British Columbia Dragoons in 1939. It wasn’t long before his superiors recognized and exploited his talents. He scored the highest for marksmanship in the Canadian Army and was selected for duty in the Special Forces Commandos. Two years of […]

Charles and Margaret Hayes operated a small but classy business in little OK Falls. (1982-1996) The South Okanagan Review. I really wish it was still published. The one statement of Charles Hayes, I remember, “News is News but make it a bit spicy and you will attract more readers.”

This a new logo for an elderly organization in Penticton that says it works in 13 communities of the Okanagan Similkameen. The logo is really hip and says nothing. “For over 50 years, Penticton & District Community Resources Society has been responding to everyday needs and larger social issues. We excel at bringing people and […]

A copy of the “draft” Rural Education Report authored by MLA Linda Larson The NDP quietly released the report in the last few days with no fanfare. Press the link above and read away The report found that “stable and predictable funding is critical for education” and that funding based on enrolment does not reflect […]

Below the bluff – a wild river waiting for salmon

Sheep Guard or Cattle Guard ? Vaseux Lake road to ranch