COLOURFUL BLACK AND WHITE In the heat of the August summer, the RipOff Artists take the shutters off as they focus in on the black and white photograph of Ansel Adams’ ‘San Francisco Buildings’. His passion about the wilderness and the environment found expression through his calling in photography. Adams once stated, “a true photograph […]
Storm shots
1. A rainbow by Zoli Kovacs 2. Storm light by Belinda Yorke
Award to be given Sunday
On Sunday, July 15th at 11AM Wendy Toyer, Executive Director for the ALS Society of B.C. will present Paul Welsman and Patrick Martin at the Fairview Mountain Golf Club, with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of ALS Society to thank them personally for their efforts and support of the Golfathon for ALS. On June […]
Osoyoos police report
South East District Marine Unit was on the water and issued approximately thirty federal violation notice warnings under the Canada Shipping Act. Boaters need to know that laws change and non-compliance can result in hefty fines. The most current information can be found online at www.boatinsafety.gc.ca. On June 20th and June 23rd the Sierra […]
Slam, bam, rumble, random by Brady Houle
The storm, the sky, the colour
1. Photo by Torrey Allen 2. Photo by Dave Whalley
Okay – lightening at 8:16 – black cloud but nothing we haven’t dealt with before
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Okanagan Valley The potential for thunderstorms is likely Monday afternoon. The advisory from Environment Canada states the thunderstorm brings with it a risk of large hail, heavy downpours and damaging winds. Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Oliver BC Issued Monday 9 July 2012 Summary Severe thunderstorms possible […]
This tour for ladies only – take a holiday to Quebec
As traditional caregivers, women are often known for regularly placing the needs of everyone else in their lives ahead of their own. Between work, family and other day-to-day activities, it is undeniably important that women take the time to nurture themselves, and travel is one of the best ways to do just that. So whether […]






