Cool crisp air – wonderful colours on Black Sage Rd looking west
School Board report
Chair Marieze Tarr holds cheque for $1000 – a gift from Osoyoos Rotary to help fund the “Roots of Empathy” programme in School District 53. Other news: The school district will have to shuffle expense categories and numerical values around next year to find a half million dollars in expected increases in staff benefit costs. […]
Silica pit land tenure application – public meeting
Less than 10 members of the public attended a facilitated session at the Oliver Community Centre – hear any comments pro or con on an application for land tenure made by Pacific Silica and Rock Quarry to the Government of BC. Concerns expressed on view, reclamation, noise, dust and limits on rock crushing. Laura and […]
Look closely and describe what you see
Photo by Sheryl Parolin
New branding for grape festival in Oliver
While in Argentina – ODN keeps us informed
Mary & Chuck Builder at Iguazu Falls, Argentina on Feb 27th. The place is magical. Hi to all back home.
Victor Barnson retires at 68
Victor made a promise to his step father Jack Loomer that he would continue his visits to McKinney Place after Jack’s passing. He did for 10 years. Today the staff said goodbye to Victor Barnson…. volunteer. Congratulations.
Legion honours SOSS students
Each year the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97 invites students to contribute artwork and prose in honour of veterans during the lead up to November 11. Winners for 2012 include Dustin Lesmeister, Mallory Abbie, Elizabeth Harkness (missing), Christina Raposo and Olivia Ruddiman Representing the Legion: Brian Lobb (left), Chris Yerburgh and Mayor Ron Hovanes. The students were honoured […]