Rockcliffe Rd – speed concerns Council recently received a letter from Mr. Jeremy Cook regarding traffic speed on Rockcliffe Road expressing his deep concern for the safety of children walking to school. Mr. Cook made some suggestions and offered to assist in a petition from his neighbors. He favors the implementation of gentle speed bumps as […]
Sentencing date set for Monday June 23rd
A former Osoyoos teacher – whose house burned to the ground this week – will be sentenced June 23 after admitting stealing more than $40,000. Michael Raymond McWhinnie (born 1946) – was first charged February 3, 2013 – with fraud and theft from the Osoyoos Rural Fire Protection District. He had served as a trustee for a […]
Penticton bomb suspect released by police
S/Sgt. Kurt Lozinski: “Police do not lay charges in BC only crown does. We can only recommend charges to them. Hence the 30 year old suspect has not been charged but arrested / released by us. Bit confusing but he has not been charged until crown lays one in court. He was arrested for possession of bomb making […]
Hall of Fame inductee to speak at Rotary
Nancy Wilson Rotary Speaker PUBLIC INVITED June 17th at 7 PM Air Cadet Hanger Nancy has an extensive background in hockey both as a player and as a coach. She hails from Ontario where she played with the University of Western Ontario, as well as the famous Edmonton Chimos. She has coached in the boys […]
Rural report with Laird Smith
When I first started writing this column in April of 2013, I had little idea of whom Wally Smith was. This may sound strange since he was my father and we lived under the same roof, ate the same food, drank from the same well and rode in the same car, but he and I […]
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$17,500 in scholarships from Enrichment Society
The new Southern Okanagan Secondary School will have an awards ceremony for its first graduating class June 24th. The generosity of community service groups, businesses and families that provide scholarships and bursaries to many of these students is very impressive. I am sure many parents, grandparents and family friends are pleasantly surprised at the number […]
Strike camp out
Strike Day Camp No.3! This Friday, June 13th Oliver Parks and Recreation will be offering another Day Camp from 8:00am-4:00pm. We will be swimming, playing sports, crafting and much more! $20.00/day 6-12 years of age You must pre-register for this program. Any questions, please contact Katie Eaton 250-498-4985 ex 202, or katie@oliverrecreation.ca