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Council moves toward more transparency
By ROY WOOD Council progressed toward its goal to “enhance government transparency,” with the approval of paperless agendas, an upgraded town website and webcasting of council meetings. In a report to council Monday, corporate officer Diane Vaykovich said the proposals come out of a review of the town’s strategic plan and will result of a […]
Rare occurrence
This isn’t a very good picture because I took it through a window. This lamb was born just a week ago. Very rare occurrence! I noticed this ewe was laying down by the house for a couple of days – I thought she was sick and might not make it. She wasn’t sick, she was […]
TEN students rock to anti-bullying/youth empowerment messages
Tuc-el-Nuit school students enjoyed a super high-energy concert by two time Canadian Country Music Award nominated recording artist, Ryan Laird. The cross-Canada ‘Bigger than That’ concert tour aims to teach students important messages about anti-bullying and youth empowerment in a fun, interactive, kid-accessible format. Special thanks to the Vaseaux Lakefront Resort, which offered free accommodation […]
New jail will stretch RCMP resources
By ROY WOOD The already stretched resources of the Oliver RCMP detachment face further strain as the opening of the new provincial jail promises a significant jump in police calls. The local commander remains confident the detachment will receive a requested increase in staffing, but time is running short. The Okanagan Correctional Centre north of […]
No secrecy around council pay report
By ROY WOOD Oliver’s mayor and council have asked the administration for a report on whether they should get a raise after 20 years of cost-of-living only increases. In contrast to the recent more secretive actions of Osoyoos town council, the process will be open and public. The report from the chief administrative officer and […]
A great day on the slopes of Mt. Baldy – many more to come
Mother Nature could not have been more kinder. The ski gods were smiling on Mt. Baldy this past weekend, providing sunshine and warm temperatures to those who ventured up the hill to partake in the Festival of Colours event hosted Baldy Mountain Resort. The ski hill is accessible by driving up McKinney Rd. east of […]
Leading by example – Spirit of Leadership alive and well
The event was billed as ‘Spirit of Leadership’. And the many students who took part in the day-long Forum, held Monday in the NK’MIP Convention Centre at Spirit Ridge Resort in Osoyoos, certainly got a taste of leadership from the guest speakers lined up for the event. Former NHL’er Ryan Walter, who lives in Osoyoos, […]