EOC Update: Evacuation Order Issued Pursuant to the Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation Order has been issued by the RDOS due to immediate danger to life safety due to flooding along the Similkameen River in Electoral Area “B”.   The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen  (RDOS) Emergency Operations Centre advises that a State of Local Emergency […]

Parents will have the choice of bringing their children back to class on a part-time basis this school year as part of BC’s Restart Plan, with the goal of returning to full-time classes in September 2020, provided it is safe to do so. “British Columbians have worked hard to flatten our curve. As we move […]

Health and safety All boards of education and independent school authorities will be required to implement strict provincial health officer and WorkSafe BC health and safety measures to reduce the risk COVID-19 transmission, including: desks spaced apart and avoiding groups or gatherings of students in hallways or other common areas; regular cleaning of high-contact surfaces […]

Smaller class sizes mean high schools in Oliver, Osoyoos and Keremeos will be able to host semi-traditional graduation ceremonies School District 53 – Superintendent Bev Young said both Osoyoos Secondary School and Similkameen Elementary Secondary School have graduating classes of fewer than 50 students, which is the maximum group size permitted under current provincial health […]

This morning Bernie sent me a photo of a field ripe for weeding or picking not sure but only one person working that much land. Bernard Bedard is a wonderful photographer of what ever is around him Let’s us head to the archives of ODN and South Okanagan Photos and seek out December 9, 2012 […]

This flowering bush in Triangle Park It is the official plant of what Province? I suspect we might have a few answers – so to make it interesting – will you be the 11th reader to inform me of the answer. Gift not specified – but will be tested/tasted by the winner. Submit now!!!