Well the anticipation of all good things has pulled it’s head out of the sand and wished everyone a Happy New Year. The first question I got asked by a friend from the South Okanagan was what will the upcoming Federal Election bring, change or the same? Well in Canada change is the same we […]
The Steele report
Baldy inches forward, hopes for snow
By ROY WOOD Just a little bit more snow would help Mount Baldy considerably as it continues its quest to get back on the map as a serious player in the BC ski-hill game. “Three-quarters of our terrain is open and we’re just waiting for a bit more snow to open the north side of […]
On the Sunnyside
Hattie’s Gift We’ve just completed another season of gift-giving. What do you think of Hattie’s gift? Hattie May Wiatt wanted to go to Sunday School. She went to a small nearby church and asked if she could come. They told her that the classes were full and there was just no room for more. She […]
Down the aisle
Strategies for RESP withdrawals
In the next few months you may be sitting down with your graduate to discuss post-secondary education options. If you have been saving diligently to an RESP, there is a good possibility you will have enough to cover some, perhaps all of their education and living expenses. You will want to make the most of […]
by Pat Whalley
WHAT HAPPENED My day always used to start like millions of other peoples, with the hated alarm clock rousing me from the warm nest I was sleeping in. In later years the “snooze” button was invented which meant an extra few minutes sleep could be safely had, without being late for the day’s activities. Once […]