At the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Inaugural Board meeting today – elections were held for Chair and Vice Chair. Past Chair Mark Pendergraft of Osoyoos did not chose to run. Director Karla Kozakevich, Electoral Area “E”, Naramata was elected as Chair for a first year, and Director, Manfred Bauer, Village of Keremeos was elected as […]
Table top mushrooms…. or ?
Photo by Nick Koster
Hornets hit win column
Southern Okanagan Secondary School has recorded its first victory at the BC High School Girls Field Hockey Championship, being played in Surrey. After opening with a 2-2 draw against Brentwood, then falling 5-0 to top-seeded Crofton House, the Hornets hit the turf Thursday morning looking for their first victory – and got it. SOSS recorded a […]
Former SOHS grad passes
Clive McCall Our beloved Clive William McCall crossed over peacefully and painlessly at the Penticton Hospital on Sunday, October 30th, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Leslie, daughters Heidi, Amy Gludovatz (Tyler) and son Macklin (Megan). A celebration of his life will be held at the […]
A friend to many
Obituary for Darline Harder Darline Passed away at Penticton Regional Hospital on Thursday, October 20, 2016. She is survived by her loving family, daughter, Kim Harder; son, James Harder; grandson, Joshua Harder as well as extended family. Darline was predeceased by her husband, John, in 2004. A celebration of her life will take place at […]
In the right place….at the right time
Tania Simpson – copyright Backyard Habitats – Third Prize: Tania Simpson, Oliver — River Otter BC SPCA’s eighth annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest
Update: Osoyoos plane crash
Engine power loss due to vapour lock led to July 2015 forced landing on Highway 97 north of Osoyoos According to a Transportation Safety Board of Canada report – the engine of a Beechcraft A36 Bonanza that force-landed on Highway 97 northeast of Osoyoos in July 2015 lost power, likely because of fuel starvation due to […]
Whoopee …. and thanks
Presentation this morning at Oliver Elementary – downstairs pre-school. $1200 – cheque turned over to the staff for new playground equipment destroyed by young vandals about two weeks ago. Rob Verbaan, Southern Gate Lodge Order of Eastern Star – Pat Whalley and Peggy Robinson Boundary *Shriners and Gizeh Arabian Band – Ken Robinson