Family Day was first held in Canada in the province of Alberta in 1990. It is supposed to reflect the values of family and home that were important to the pioneers who founded Alberta, and give workers the opportunity to spend more time with their families. Family Day was introduced in Saskatchewan in 2007 and […]
A friendly reminder – tickets still on sale
Learning forum in Osoyoos – BC Education Plan
The Board of Education would like to invite the parents and the public to attend our next Learning Forum at Osoyoos Elementary on February 13th, 2013. Rod Allen, Superintendent of Learning, Ministry of Education, Victoria will be the guest speaker. The topic will be the BC Education plan. Teachers from Osoyoos Elementary and Secondary […]
Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance Level 1 Certification Course at Baldy
I have been a member of the CSIA for 32 years. Teaching skiing is rewarding, and the association provides educational opportunities and other benefits for members.Travel to larger ski areas can make a certification course a costly venture. Baldy is offering a more affordable program close to home for strong skiers age 15 and up, […]
Sportsman’s Association say thanks
THANK YOU The Southern Okanagan Sportsmen’s Association would like to thank the following businesses and individuals that helped make our 67th Annual Game Banquet a great success. A & WAlberto’s Decorating CentreAthina’s Day SpaBeyond BlissBlack Hills WineryBuy Low FoodsChevronCIBCD & L new & usedDucks UnlimitedGehringer Bros.WineryGerards EquipmentGrouse River OutfittersHair FriendsHardcore Archery/Logos’n StitchesHester Creek WineryHigh Country […]
Real progress being made on Hwy 97 culvert project
Saturday – Junior curling Spiel
Junior curler Brandon Paetkau shows off some of the form that he hopes will win him a prize at the Junior Curling bonspiel this coming Saturday at the Eastlink Curling Centre. Drop in and cheer our juniors on against teams from Kelowna and hopefully Penticton and Osoyoos. Jonah Cook (left) and Sam Anderson cheer […]
MP not happy
BOUNDARIES REPORT BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko is disappointed that the federal Electoral Boundaries Commission’s report does not reflect the majority of submissions at last fall’s public hearings in BC’s rural ridings. The final Commission report divides the current riding of BC Southern Interior between a newly created riding, South Okanagan – West Kootenay, […]