Cornelis (Casey) Maliepaard May 2, 1925 – November 29, 2012 Cornelis (Casey) Maliepaard – passed away on November 29th peacefully and surrounded by family. Casey was predeceased by his sister Trijntje in 1941, both of his parents in the mid 1970’s and his grandson Jonathan Cook in 1986. He is survived by Cornelia […]
RIP Margaret Adams
Margaret Adams May 15, 1921 – December 1, 2012 On Saturday December 1st, Mrs. Margaret Adams passed away in hospital surrounded by family at the age of 91 years. She was predeceased by her son Arnie Nyeholt in 1949, first husband Dick Nyeholt in 1977, second husband Pastor J.A.B. Adams in 1993 and her […]
Woolies for Christmas – December 15th
Back by popular demand, the Fibre Broads will be holding another sale just in time for all your Christmas shopping. Give something warm to someone you care about!
Online ‘tool’ could save you money
Pacific Blue Cross has announced the launch of the Pharmacy Compass, a free online tool developed for the public. The tool helps consumers find better value for their medications by comparing the price at different pharmacy locations across B.C. Prescription drugs represent the most significant cost of health coverage in the province. Seventeen per cent […]
Letter to the Editor
This is a letter I wrote to two residents in Area C in regards to the Street and Postal address changes: I know you are not happy with the change, as are many others, but I want you both to understand the situation in its entirety. The Post Office came to me and said they […]
This parade is for us green heads isn’t it?
Photo by Lance Soare
It’s coming back – a review of important RDOS decision on RGS
Reconsideration RECOMMENDATION: 1. That the defeat of Resolution No. B419/12P – That the proposed development application D12-08023.000 be deemed inconsistent with the Regional Growth Strategy be brought forward for reconsideration. If the motion to reconsider is approved, the motion automatically comes back on the Table. No mover or seconder is required. In order to provide […]
NEW chairman for RDOS?
For as long as I can remember Dan Ashton has been the chairman of the RDOS (Regional District Okanagan Similkameen). In 2005 while still a city councillor in Penticton, Ashton was the chairman of the Regional District. Once elected Mayor he continued to be chosen at the regional board. Now something has changed. Ashton has […]