Penticton Herald editorial – two months ago “The latest rumour (and I stress this is 100 per cent rumour) is that Penticton Mayor Garry Litke will not seek re-election and instead toss his support behind Andrew Jakubeit. I originally thought “no way” but Jakubeit all of a sudden became concerned about the hotel and travel […]
Victim identified
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died after a motor vehicle incident near Princeton on Oct. 2, 2014. She is Pamela Beryle Bloxom, aged 70, of Kamloops. Ms. Bloxom was the passenger in a motorhome, pulling a trailer on which was loaded an SUV which was heading westbound on […]
Osoyoos Council – two members won’t run again
Departing: Mike Plante – bottom left – served one 3 year term and cites personal and business concerns for not continuing Michael Ryan – top left – served two 3 year terms Seeking re-election: Mayor Stu Well Councillors Sue McKortoff and C.J. Rhodes
Look for snow – it’s October…….
CHECK YOUR TIRES – ASK FOR ADVICE – SEE YOUR TIRE STORE
BC Throne speech
In her speech from the throne today, Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon set out the government’s intention to pass a comprehensive legislative framework for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry that will transform British Columbia’s economy for generations to come. Legislation to be introduced in the fall session will provide increased certainty for proponents of potential […]
Highway 3 drug busts by traffic division of RCMP
RCMP patrolling near Osoyoos seized 2.5 kilograms of pot and 212 marijuana plants in two separate traffic stops last weekend. RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services says the bust happened Saturday evening when the driver of a Jeep was pulled over on Highway 3. The officer noticed the smell of marijuana inside the vehicle, and a police […]
Osoyoos decides to take fire hall plan to referendum
Breaking News: Council in Osoyoos has decided to hold a referendum on November 15th (Election Day) to seek assent from the voting public on the $5.9 million capital project. (New Firehall) A counter petition process failed with 1019 valid signatures opposing the move. Mayor Stu Wells had hoped for an early response but it failed […]