2014 UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science McEwen Family Teacher Recognition Award We would like to offer our congratulations to Mr. Peter Gajda of Osoyoos Secondary School for being the recipient of this year’s award. His nomination was coordinated by a former student who is currently an engineering student at UBC and who also obtained additional […]
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Blossoms and the bee
18 year Angelene Solien ~ photographer ~ bee on an apricot tree Press for larger
Former Ag Minister back in his old portfolio
Kelowna-Lake Country MLA, Norm Letnick will be sworn in as the province’s new Agriculture Minister today. Premier Christy Clark made the surprise announcement Friday. In a brief statement, Clark says “The protection of farmland and support for farming families is a priority for this government, and Norm brings a wealth of experience as a former […]
Tales of the ditch
“The Ditch” that carries the lifeblood of the valley, water, is the reason the Town of Oliver exists. Yet most people today do not realize it is right under their feet as they do business around town. Not so for Oliver born orchardist Greg Norton, guest speaker at the Oliver and District Heritage Society’s Annual […]
Bad week for computers and websites
All federal departments using software vulnerable to the so-called Heartbleed bug have been ordered to immediately disable public websites. This a precautionary measure until the “appropriate security patches are in place and tested” but did not indicate how many departments are involved. Chief Information Officer (Treasury Board) says that while disruptive, “this is the best […]
Westjet service to Calgary begins in October
WestJet Encore announced today that a new non-stop Calgary and Penticton connection will begin in October. Pictured WestJet at Calgary. “This is phenomenal news for the City of Penticton and entire South Okanagan region,” said Penticton Mayor Garry Litke. “There has been an overwhelming demand in the South Okanagan for increased air service to Alberta. […]