By ROY WOOD At first glance, it appears that members of the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) pay a lot more than the rest of us for fire protection. The band has no fire service of its own and, therefore, contracts with the towns of Oliver and Osoyoos for fire protection. The amounts the band pays […]
Fire protection – on native land – costly
Ice gliders – Sue James
Board of Education Report December
Students and parents in British Columbia can be very proud of the outstanding results of BC students in the PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) 2015 Assessment. Of the 72 countries and jurisdictions in the world participating, students in BC were the highest performing in reading, 2nd highest in science and 6th in math. This […]
Reminder
Oliver RCMP would like to remind residents not to leave their vehicles running while unattended with the keys in the ignition and the doors unlocked. Oliver RCMP received two reports of Theft of Vehicle on Monday morning where the suspects specifically targeted these vehicles because they were left running and unattended. Please remember that it […]
On display at a theatre near you
To the memory of Agnes Sutherland pianist teacher musician artist mother and more On display for those that play at Frank Venables Theatre *** from Marion Trimble News from the Agnes Sutherland Memorial Committee…….WE HAVE A PIANO! The Venables Theatre lobby has a magnificent addition. The Grand Piano we’ve been hoping for exceeds our expectations. […]
Reflects poorly on RCMP at every level
Statement from Deputy Commr. Craig Callens Re: Conclusion of Disciplinary Hearing – Cst Amit Goyal (shown above) 2016-12-20 Today, December 20, 2016, the Disciplinary Hearing for Constable Amit Goyal was concluded after I withdrew allegations of misconduct. This matter, which has been the subject of media and public interest, was relative to incidents that occurred […]
The “blues” are welcome at service on longest night
by Penelope Johnson The most wonderful time of the year? Not always. Jolly, merry and bright? Not everyone. For some, the noise and bustle of the Christmas season simply adds to the burden of stress, anxiety, grief, loneliness, anger, or depression. Sometimes Christmas time reawakens painful memories: as recent as the death of a loved […]