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Local graduate – making moves at “Rainmaker Entertainment”

Vancouver-based animation studio Rainmaker Entertainment has promoted its Director of Talent Development, Tara Kemes, to the newly created position of Vice President Culture and Talent. Kemes, who first joined Rainmaker in 2009, will spearhead the company’s recruiting efforts while also continuing to develop the unique culture that distinguishes Rainmaker from other animation production studios as […]

Governments orders removal of smart meters

The Saskatchewan government has ordered its power utility SaskPower to remove 105,000 so-called smart meters installed at homes and businesses across the province, following concerns about eight unexplained fires associated with the units. The minister responsible for the provincial Crown corporation, Bill Boyd, announced the move Wednesday. “The concerns about safety are paramount here,” Boyd […]

Building boom keeping staff busy at RDOS

June 2014 has been one of the highest construction activity months in recent history in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. Construction values for June exceeded 6.7 million up from 3.6 million in June 2013. Over the past 7 months, the Regional District has issued 199 building permits. Of those 199 permits, 32 permits were for […]

IHA Business plan not approved yet says Premier Clark

A new patient care tower will be built at Penticton Regional Hospital following the approval by the provincial government of a business plan submitted by Interior Health. “As Penticton continues to grow, so does the demand on services Penticton families rely on, including the hospital. We committed to moving forward with a new patient care […]

Three Oliver men make first court appearance on kidnap charge

Gursewak Dhaliwal born in 1968 Malkit Mann born 1970 Amarjit Dhaliwal  born 1981 Each charged with four criminal code offences including; CCC 279 1 a -kidnapping and CCC 267 a -assault with a weapon A fourth man was charged but was not scheduled for a court appearance today. Previous RCMP report Last Wednesday (July 2 […]

Public help is needed – $5000

PAC at Oliver Elementary is funding a replacement playground set up to replace what was taken down today. The new unit costs almost $30,000. The group got quite a discount 40% and raise other funds for two years – including a movie night, a magic show and several cookie dough sales. The PAC led by […]