Wetter than usual The perception is that Osoyoos experienced wetter than normal weather this past June, but do the weather statistics confirm this?The Weather Network released its 2005 Summer Outlook press release in June, which predicted near normal temperatures and precipitation for most of Canada.For B.C., the temperature outlook called for above normal in the western [...] [...more]
Anarchist Mountain residents vote Anarchist Mountain residents voted Saturday whether or not to approve the establishment of the Anarchist Mountain Fire Protection Service Area.The referendum passed by an overwhelming margin: 36 in favour and three against.The area falls inside a portion of Electoral Area A and and Saturday's vote ensure fire protection services will be available [...] [...more]
Letter criticizing volunteers was way out of line Don't have a cow, man!rnThat famous saying by famed celebritity Bart Simpson could have been used in regards to a letter in last week's Osoyoos Times.The letter, written by Monica Reddemann and Wayne Knight, was brutal in its criticism of the Cherry Fiesta's Cherry Pie Eating Contest July [...] [...more]
Town of Osoyoos Mayor responds to Murseli letter Editor:rnResponse to Letter to the Editor by Sy Murseli in June 29, 2005 issue of Osoyoos Times.Mr. Murseli 's attempt to set some facts straight unfortunately missed the mark. Contrary to his assertion, the Town of Osoyoos did not lose the Nobbs appeal.Mr. Murseli failed to note that [...] [...more]
The Relay for Life was a huge success. See a bit of the nightSponsored by Super Valu http://meta.insinc.com/tshields/relay.asx [...more]
Town turns to its lawyers to deal with controversial wall The wall may come down.The Town of Osoyoos has sent a letter to some concerned area residents with respect to a retaining wall on Jasmine Drive in Osoyoos.Residents have complained and voiced concerns to the Town of Osoyoos for some time, but it looks as though [...] [...more]
Economic development should be under town control We agree with councillor Tom Shields that economic development should be moved back under the direct control of the Town of Osoyoos.In fact, the sooner the better.The reason is simple - accountability.Currently, the town politicians and staff have little, if any, control over economic development issues. Those are handled [...] [...more]
Plans being rethought based on residents' concerns Mayor John Slater said the Ministry of Highways is still trying to work out plans to address traffic concerns in east Osoyoos.Area residents said in May the town had left them in the dark about traffic plans for their neighbourhood. The Town of Osoyoos, Department of Highways and [...] [...more]
Town park situation deplorable Editor:rnThis is a letter to the Mayor and Councillors of Osoyoos.The situation of the town park is deplorable.The hippies from Quebec have taken over the park to the degree that I would not take my grandchildren there.We have witnessed this group of lay-abouts with their dogs defying the bylaw, creating ugly scenes, [...] [...more]
