THOSE WERE THE DAYS I remember when my children were at play, having four girls meant lots of playing house or even shop-keeping. Fairly quiet games until someone decided they were not being treated fairly. The grumbles and whining would start and gradually increase to bickering and then shouting. This was when I interfered, got […]
by Al Hudec
Here is my effort to give a somewhat balanced view of each side of the National Park Reserve debate. Perhaps you could also get an ardent ‘No Sider’ to similarly write up their version of the pros and cons. Hopefully you can screen for personal attacks and get both sides to focus on the actual […]
Two 9 footers to be installed next week
H and M Contracting will be install the pictured culverts – project to start at Wednesday. Contractor presently at Road 9 and once finished will move to Secrest Hill Rd. Does the government really think that much capacity is needed to move creek water under a road?
Down the aisle
Update – Kaido and Mica – pet dogs of Oliver family – home safe
Thanks to Peter Beckett for sending the photos Sgt. Jason Bayda Osoyoos Fire Department All the volunteers involved in this rescue. “Osoyoos police and fire staff were involved in the rescue of dogs that were running on the ice this afternoon before they fell through. Neighbours who saw the incident called 911 and soon the […]
On the Sunnyside
Lemmings Lemmings are prolific little rodents, living mostly in Sweden and Norway. They are about the size of a field mouse and live on vegetation. Twice a year they raise a brood of from 5 to 8. That means a huge population explosion will develop. About every four years something causes them to head for […]
A challenge
The NPR consultation period is over. Time to reflect. Time to assess what steps are needed by the Yes side and No side. Had a loud and interesting chat with a supporter of the NPR at the Oliver Arena when making a delivery of some historical pictures shown on ODN. That person knows who he […]
Concluded – Park decision made prior to consultation. Shame
Public consultations on proposed national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen concluded “What We Heard” report to be made public in coming monthsCanada’s national parks and national park reserves are some of the most beautiful places on earth. Not only do our parks draw visitors from around the world, they help protect Canada’s distinct and […]