The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen will conduct opinion polling August 10 to provide Hedley and immediate area residents with the opportunity to express support for a proposed 20-metre monopole cellular and data service tower. “Although some residents of Hedley welcome the proposed tower, others have concerns,” explained Angelique Wood, Director for Area ‘G.’ “The proposed […]
Next Thursday RDOS directors will debate channel fees
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT RE: Penticton Channel Maintenance Agreement RECOMMENDATION: That the Regional District enter into partnership with the City of Penticton and the Penticton Indian Band to maintain the Okanagan River Channel through Penticton; and, That the funds be budgeted in the Regional Trails Service HISTORY: The Regional District has been partnering with the Province to […]
Lt. Governor makes whirlwind tour of Oliver wineries
A number of Oliver wines have been chosen for the 2013 Lieutenant Governor’s Awards for Excellence in British Columbia Wines, the Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor announced today in the South Okanagan. “The outstanding quality of wines in British Columbia impresses our wine judges each year and makes the selection increasingly difficult,” said Guichon. “This year’s […]
Pattison one step closer to sipping Sun-Rype
Sun-Rype Products Ltd. (TSX:SRF) said Thursday it has entered into an agreement with its majority owner Great Pacific Industries Inc. to privatize the company. The snack and juice maker said the deal is worth $94 million, and includes the assumption of debt and liabilities. Great Pacific Industries Inc., a member of The Jim Pattison Group, […]
Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires – Smokey Bear
OFD back to the hall at 6:25am. BC Forest Service on scene investigating fire.
Three plus blooms from cacti
Doris Lancaster
Happy Birthday Momma
Joanne and Celina Photo by Paul Eby
First on the scene
This fellow on the left about fourth person to come on to the scene of a wildfire above Sportsman’s Bowl – along Secrest Rd a half miles west of Loose Bay. Three units of the Oliver Fire Department dispatched to knock it down. Call came in about 5am Friday. About 400 feet from last set […]