Introduction by Fortis of the two-rate conservation rate structure, mandated by BC Utilities Commission, has impacted many electricity users with no alternative heat like natural gas or burning wood. Many residents throughout the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen have been hard hit even during a relatively mild winter: they are frustrated and feel they are not […]
Tonight and Sunday too
Local rivers rank better in 2013 – in survey of outdoorsmen
Every year the Outdoor Recreation Council surveys its members to get a reading on what rivers face the biggest challenges – in the last 7 years – the Kettle, the Okanagan, and the Similkameen have been mentioned but not this year. 2013 – report – Peace River at Ft. Saint John, Fraser River at Hope and […]
Good luck Brady
Rod Kitt of SOSS presents Brady Houle with a cheque for $1000 from the Ministry of Education for the completion of one phase of his carpenter apprenticeship program at Okanagan College. Brady worked for Greyback Construction at the high school rebuild for 900 hours, maintained a C+ average and graduated last year – the key […]
Saturday June 8th – the local museum will open – officially
Community Heritage Manager Tracy Johnson in the collection display room at the Oliver Museum – with three typewriters from various periods of history dating back to the 40’s with one artifact on the left. After June 1st the public will be invited to see some of the collection of thousands of items now in a database but […]
Hooting – two sitings
Congratulations – 48 years with many more to go
April 19, 1965 – Kay and Ernie Rotheisler
WOW groups supports community gardens at local school
Mrs. Dunlop’s grade one class at Tucelnuit Elementary receives cheque for $300 to help with the costs of community gardens project. This project has been designed but not yet implemented at the west side of the playing fields near the bus exit. The community will be invited to contribute. A no-door shed for seedlings and […]