These genetically modified plants were grown by Ernie Race – called the tin-pot-lids in his Olympic garden. Seeds for these colourful plants available today only. Ask for Vic at Fairweather’s Seed store on Main Street.
Rural report with Laird Smith
I received a surprise this week, when I visited the former site of the Wally Smith family farm. I knew there had been changes over the years but was not prepared for what I was about to encounter. The driveway to the farmhouse did not look well used so that should have been a hint […]
Measles outbreak hits 320 – largest ever in BC
Fraser Health, the health authority in B.C., says there are now an estimated 320 cases in total spread throughout Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Agassiz, Harrison Hot Springs and Hope. The B.C. outbreak is now entering its fourth week, and officials say it is expected to continue for another two weeks as second and third waves move through […]
Federal race warms up – 2015 election
New riding – South Okanagan West Kootenay Present MP NDP – Alex Atamanenko – set to retire Nomination period for parties not known but obviously time to announce your intentions and working on a campaign team *** Conservative Party – Marshall Neufeld of Penticton versus former candidate Stephen Hill of Rossland. Both have indicated they want the […]
Apex fire
Twelve people were evacuated from a chairlift at Apex Mountain Resort around noon today as a result of a fire at the top of the Triple Chair. It will be closed for the rest of the season. There were no injuries and everyone skied the rest of the day. According to reports, the fire broke out in […]
Fire fighters thanked
Time: 6:30pm Monday Location: 8000 block River Rd – west side Grass fire placed under control quickly. More smoke than fire – some potential for outbuildings being affected. I would like to say a huge “Thank You” to our volunteer Fire Fighters. Yes grass fires can spread really fast… I did have a fire break so there […]
Lose a bike?
Under the 2007 built foot bridge north of CPR Station Make the picture larger – press it – contributed by MD