We saw this moose Sunday after visiting the bird banding at Vaseux Lake. It was half way between the bird banding area and the Vaseux Lake parking lot. It was a wonderful surprise. Sharon Sutherland

Jake’s Gift, a beautifully written, critically acclaimed play is coming to the Frank Venables Theatre in Oliver on Saturday October 21st at 7:30. Canadian actress and playwright Julia Mackay delights audiences with Jake’s Gift, a surprisingly funny drama that tells the story of a Canadian WW2 veteran’s reluctant return to Normandy, France, for the 60th […]

We talked by phone to owner Sam Tibbitt this morning. Fire caused by a fridge against the east wall of the small trailer. Tibbitt says he is covered by insurance and plans a meeting with adjuster this week. He can’t continue the business this fall but hopes to re-open on schedule in March. His thanks […]

Unashamed A young pastor in Zimbabwe, Africa left this note in his office. It was discovered after this persecuted pastor was found murdered for his faith. The incident is recorded in Brennan Manning’s book, “The Signature of Jesus”. Excerpts from his letter appear below. I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. … My past […]

Stacey Smith is 43, covering her new occupation as the Vice Principal of SOSS. Smith was the Deputy Head of the Secondary International School of Dhaka, Bangladesh. She also taught overseas in Vietnam. Smith grew up in Northern BC, in the small town of Vanderhoof with her parents. Smith moved to Penticton with her dad, […]