An overheated forest fire season in British Columbia resulted in a near-record loss of timber — the third highest total since 1950 when the government started keeping track. Chief provincial fire information officer Kevin Skrepnek says 1,424 fires consumed more than 3,590 square kilometres of forest this season. Skrepnek said an intense provincewide hot weather […]
What’s this?
Hi, I have had this unknown vine for three years, it was unlabelled in a fall clearance in Walmart. This year it produced two sets of four pods which have now popped open. Anyone know what it is and can the pods be replanted or dried??? Pat Whalley, 485-0010 Press image for larger
Market Days – this weekend at the Legion
Oliver Legion #97 in the Hall MARKET DAYS OCTOBER 3 & 4, 2014 FRUIT, VEGETABLES, FLEA MARKET ITEMS, SOUP AND SANDWICHES, BAKE TABLE Donations of items or your time appreciated Contact Red @ 250 498 6913 Volunteers Required 1,2,3 & 4TH DOORS OPEN FRI: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. SAT: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Irrigation turnoff – Notice from water utility
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Cranes flying south
Photo of Sandhill Cranes by Peter Archer Press image for larger
Mike’s cabin re-visited
On the side of the road at OK Falls But what was the building like ? If the face is familiar below – it’s Frank Stelkia. Below submitted by Brian Wilson of oldphotos.ca The stone and slate chimney, which is all that remains of Michael Keogan’s cabin, is located on a Minter of Transportation and […]