And why shouldn't there be smiles and celebrations? It was all smiles through some chattering teeth at last Saturday's official opening of the Osoyoos Skateboard Park.And why shouldn't there be a lot of smiles. Even a cold day in December shouldn't be able to wipe out the positive aspect of just how important an achievement this [...] [...more]
Another court case. A controversial retaining wall will be the subject of a lawsuit, Mayor John Slater revealed last week.The wall, situated along Jasmine Drive, has been an issue of debate between property owner Ken Nelmes, a few of his neighbours, and the Town of Osoyoos for some months. Questions about the wall's appearance, structural [...] [...more]
Economic benefits from park. What are the economic benefits to having a National Park Reserve in the South Okanagan?rnAccording to Revelstoke Economic Development Officer Alan Mason, there are several benefits, and he was at the Southwind Inn in Oliver Friday morning to discuss what a national park can do for a Gateway Community.A proposed national park [...] [...more]
Finally. Editor's note: This story was written by Jamie Elder, who has been instrumental in getting this massive project completed. It is not the usual news style, but we thought his perspective and words on the skateboard park would be more appropriate.By Jamie ElderrnFifteen years of skateboarding dreams finally turned into reality Saturday afternoon at the [...] [...more]
Seventy-one new taxes in only 12 years. Editor:rnI read the comments made by E.R. Rod Kerr and I don't agree.I am a veteran, served 1941-46. I would like to know if he ever put his life on the line for this country.I guess Mr. Kerr thinks that stealing and fraud are okay, but that is not [...] [...more]
Paying off the unions to protect the Olympics doesn't make sense. We have to admit we are little confused by the Liberal government's multi-billion dollar offer to B.C.'s labour movement to settle new contracts.The government has offered a whopping $6 billion, with $1 billion of that only being on the table if unions settle in the [...] [...more]
Perception problem to be solved. It doesn't take Mayor John Slater long to get to the point.I don't feel like I won, he said. I didn't get half the votes, he said during an interview at Smitty's Restaurant last Wednesday morning.He is right on one point. He finished with 842 votes out of a total [...] [...more]
More amendments. Osoyoos Town Council set two public hearings for Monday, December 12 at 7 p.m. in the Sonora Centre.The announcements came during the November 21 council meeting.First announced was a Rezoning and OCP amendment application from F.M. Shah Building Design Limited in order to develop Cactus Ridge Estates, an 84-unit senior assisted living facility on [...] [...more]
Soroptimist Club honours Freda Freda Hesketh is not a woman who will toot her own horn so it was up to the Osoyoos Soroptomists to do that for her last week.Hesketh was honoured with the Women's Recognition Award at the annual Chez Femme dinner and fashion show.The Soroptomists have awarded the honour to many women throughout [...] [...more]
Condo developments hurting Osoyoos Editor:rnI would like to express my feelings. North Osoyoos needs protection from greedy people, who only see benefits of development. We need sewage removal from the lakeshore areas. We do not need condos and loss of more lakeshore.The tourists and snowbirds visit Osoyoos. They do not pay our taxes. Hotels and motels, [...] [...more]
