Elizabeth Echlin April 16, 1925 – September 15, 2012 On Sunday, September 15, 2012 Mrs. Elizabeth Moir Echlin formerly of Oliver passed away peacefully at Williams Lake Hospital at the age of 87. She was predeceased by her parents John and Annie Grant originally from Scotland, husband Bruce, her brother James and John, her sisters […]
A floor to stand on
Photo by John Chapman of the new learning centre at SOSS. The old gal rises again. Note to readers John is back in action – back on the job. The best to you Chappie!
Smoke….. its not ours
Major wildfires burning on slopes of the Cascade Range were calm on Monday, but smoke continued to foul the air of many Eastern Washington communities and into Canada. The Wenatchee complex of fires was reported Monday morning at 82 square miles, and 30 percent contained, while the Table Mountain fire was reported at nearly 57 […]
Arts council send off for Arvie and Bob
Penelope Johnson, left, presents a gift to Arvie and Bob Bourgeault at their final ‘Arts council Jam’ at the the Quail’s Nest centre. Arvie told the story of how she joined in 1968 at a time when membership was dwindling and reflected on just how large and varied the Arts community has grown and prospered. […]
Coming up
Flex Pass $ 60 Single Ticket $ 20 Student 17 and under $ free Tickets available at Beyond Bliss, Imperial Office Pro and at the door For information on Transportation call Maureen 495-7978 and Janet 495-6487 for general information on the 2012 season First concert is Tracy Fehr – Classically trained – presenting a delightful […]
Congratulations – Bill and Sandra
Bill Miller, born in Scotland, sailed to Canada after four years of cruising the world in the Merchant Marines. He arrived in Kitchener to join his older brother. Kitchener-Waterloo Hospital hired him as an ambulance driver. Sandra Cragg from Chatham, Ontario was beginning her third year as a student nurse. The couple met on the […]
Osoyoos police report
On September 19th, Osoyoos RCMP attended at the Osoyoos Port of Entry to assist with impaired driver that Canada Border Services Agency had detained. The joint investigation resulted in the 46 year old male driver from West Kelowna receiving a 3 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition On September 19th, Police investigated the driver of a van […]
Making Baldy better
Thirty-six volunteers participated in the “Make Baldy Better” work parties at Baldy this weekend. Pictured are Sam, Josh, Warren, Brittney and Joe. Eight brush saws made quick work of the alder growth on the lower slopes. Clean-up and painting were the main projects around the lodge, and the weather was perfect for both days. The […]