I had a long discussion with staff at the Ministry of Environment (Penticton) about the mess caused by the wind storm. They assure me they and their Debris Contractor have been constantly at work on the Okanagan River Channel Right-of-Ways and Drop Structures. Their priorities in this order is as follows: all danger trees and branches, […]
Osoyoos resident charged in connection with Hell’s Angels raids
Senior members of the Hells Angels face charges for conspiracy to import and traffic 500 kg of cocaine. The RCMP announced arrests in a significant Federal Drug Enforcement Branch led investigation which netted 4 million dollars of alleged drug money. The Criminal Organization investigation, dubbed E-PREDICATE, lasted more than 20 months and benefited from contributions […]
Rotary helps
The Ironman Oliver crew – photo by Bob Currie
Osoyoos police report
On Aug 21st, Police were called to a disturbance on Main Street. Members of the Public made a Citizens arrest of a male who had previously stolen items from vehicles. The male was turned over to Police custody and a stolen IPOD was located. The male was lodged in cells and then led Police to […]
Penquins on the quilt art
Council upcoming – summer recess is over
Committee of the Whole 4pm Council Chambers – Town of Oliver 1. Request for property owner relief from penalties on water bill 2. Discussion on bylaw enforcement re downtown parking 3. Discussion about moving Communities in Bloom plaque from Cenotaph 4. Federal electoral boundry changes 5. Park at Bridge near Station Street and Fairview Regular […]
Many quilts on display …and a gift for Michelle
Here are some pics from the annual Mystery Quilt Party Saturday. The group photo and Dianna’s contribution, a stain glass panel for the quilt shop. Photo and story from Wayne and Dianna Jones
Weekend roundup
1. Chief Louie and Ambassador Taylor Baptiste 2. Prescott Wick and his mother Ursula 3. Royalty assemble for a group shot 4. On lookers Nav Gill and Gisele Cleave