“Council took the time for full deliberation to give a balanced direction to the three budgets. A fire hall operations and capital review will tell us as a greater community how are services compare to similar communities. I believe council was wise to defer some water capitol projects to allow some very significant debt repayment. […]
Fuzzy fun
What’s fuzzy and colourful and will make you feel all warm, inside and out? Why, a pair of hand-made slippers or a scarf made by one of the Fibre Broads, of course! Or a shawl for reading in bed or to add a splash of colour to your winter coat. How about beeswax candles to […]
Doctors settle
The Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC have reached a tentative agreement that respects government’s bargaining mandate and addresses key health-care issues facing British Columbians. “I’d like to thank Doctors of BC for coming to the table and negotiating an agreement that addresses important health-care issues facing B.C. families while meeting government’s need to […]
New boss at Desert Sun
Tamara Aspell (pictured top), who co-ordinated women’s counselling for nine years in the South Okanagan takes on a new position as Executive Director of the Desert Sun Counselling service in Osoyoos and Oliver. Aspell replaces Roxie Van Aller who has moved to Kelowna.
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Congratulations
Royal LePage South Country in Oliver, BC has donated over $3800 (the proceeds of our annual Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Garage Sale) to the Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Center for their local Safe Home. Photo: Facebook (Desert Sun)
Award winning project – Judges choice – BEST overall
“It really is a spectacular building. We are so fortunate to come to work here every day and students can come and study here,” said Principal Marcus Toneatto, who describes the SOSS building as the Cadillac of schools.” Commercial and industrial properties from every corner of the Thompson, Okanagan and Kootenay regions are represented as […]
Alan Whitman Running For RDOS Area D Director
Elect Alan Whitman RDOS Area D Director to stop incorporation and the higher property taxes and poorer road maintenance that would result. The province does not have to hold a referendum if it decides to create Director Siddon’s proposed town of South Skaha by legislation. But you can vote on incorporation now, at this […]