1. What will decide this election: protection of the environment, leadership, need for change, fiscal management? Doug Pederson says – none of the above “transparency and corruption” 2. Policy of your party you promote the most when speaking in public? Doug Pederson says – Total Transparency 3. The quality of your leader that you talk […]
Premier make a point to press the flesh in Oliver today
Pictures by Leza Macdonald Shawna Michaud had some issues to talk about and got right to Premier Clark Below Linda Larson in the crowd at her HQ on Main Street in Oliver
A passion for many people worldwide – finding family roots
Submitted by Shirley Larsen – South Okanagan Genealogical Society This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the South Okanagan Genealogical Society and will be celebrating this event with an Open House on June 7th 2013 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Penticton Library/Museum Auditorium. The public will be invited to come and see […]
RDOS director advocating for local residents is getting nowhere
From Premier Clark’s office in Victoria: Ms. Wood Thank you for your email. We wanted to take this opportunity to confirm receipt of your letter addressed to the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) regarding the rates charged by FortisBC. From your letter, we understand that this is a pressing issue for some of the residents you […]
Linda Larson speaks directly – Liberal Party candidate
1. What will decide this election: protection of the environment, leadership, need for change, fiscal management? Linda Larson – Fiscal management should be important for everyone but all the issues are important to someone. 2. Policy of your party you promote the most when speaking in public? Linda Larson – Boring – I know- but controlling spending and not growing […]
RDOS Landfill Fees Increasing May 1 with more increases to come
Rates at the Campbell Mountain, Oliver and Okanagan Falls landfills will increase May 1 for garbage, construction and demolition waste. Regular garbage will increase to $72 from $65 per tonne. Asphalt shingles, concrete and masonry will raise to $50 from $15 per tonne while gypsum will increase to $105 from $75 per tonne. Other materials […]
Town contract available
Will you visit?
by Marianne Parsons If the image of a quilt in your mind is something handmade, warm and on a bed, then it’s time for an image upgrade. Today’s quilts are just as likely to be on the wall as on the bed, and contain paper, synthetics, paint, ink, metal or other substances not noted for […]