Strong winds and gusts clear much of the smoke in the SO Okanagan

One of two declared candidates vying to represent the federal Conservatives for South Okanagan-West Kootenay has withdrawn his application. Saturday afternoon Marshall Neufeld said: “This was a difficult decision and one I did not come to lightly. This decision has been building since attending the funeral of a friend in May. Penticton councillor Helena Konanz […]

On guard for three Absence of horses noted and fire fighters – might have been at the far end of the long parade

By ROY WOOD As her 16-year run as a school trustee, including six as board chair, draws to a close, Marieze Tarr is thankful for the experience and excited about the next phase in her life’s adventure. Tarr was appointed in January as Executive Director of the Desert Sun Counselling and Resource Centre serves the […]

Lots of American participation – next series of pictures up coming

Avnit is 15 years old and is going into the tenth grade this coming fall at Southern Okanagan Secondary School. She has been living in Oliver since 2011 with her two loving parents and two loveable little sisters. In her free time, she likes to play the guitar, read books, and watch movies. Avnit prefers […]

In his garden – tomatoes grow