Okanagan Regional Library Board At the September 19 meeting of the Okanagan Regional Library’s Board of Trustees, Board members: Approved a memorandum of agreement with CUPE Local 1123. The three year agreement includes wage increases of 1.5% as of January 2011, 1.5% as of January 2012, and 1.5% as of January 2013. The […]
ORL settles with union – contract ratified
RIP Earl Proulx
Earl Proulx August 29, 1938 – September 14, 2012 On Friday September 14 – Earl Edmund Proulx of Bridesville passed away surrounded by family at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 74 years. He was predeceased by his parents Fred & Verna Proulx; his father and mother-in-law George & Ruth Shamber; […]
Dry aquifer fear – stalls Twin Lakes development – again
The owner of two large mountain side lots east of Twin Lakes Golf course had their hopes dashed for a quick approval of a development variance permit that would limit their use of water but speed the process of getting something built. The Twin Lakes Golf Course Resort, the applicant, wants to build up to 208 […]
Wood stove, smoke, fires and firecrackers
RDOS Director Allan Patton gave notice at a Board Meeting today that he intends to stop, limit or heavily regulate fireworks after a small fire threatened two homes recently in the Fairview Heights area. Patton had met with representatives of the Town, local fire department and Fairview site landowners to hear their concerns and ideas […]
Now you see it, now you don’t – or grind me a vineyard
Slow down and view the change on Fairview Rd. Cherry orchard gone. What’s next.
Poll results
Polls What annual increase to your taxes would be agreeable for a covered pool? Nothing – 36% $50 increase in taxes – 33% $100 increase in taxes – 22% $150 increase in taxes – 9% This is not a scientific poll and results can be seen any which way – You might conclude however that […]
The long weekend is coming
“This is going to be the longest weekend of my life,” grumbles one character in SOAP’s October production of The Long Weekend by Norm Foster. However, the South Okanagan Amateur Players promise this quick-witted comedy will feel anything but long. The script has been described as “mischievous fun”, with “doubled over laughs” and “scrumptious plot […]