– Elder says communication will provide solution – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Oct. 25, 2006) –By Lawrence McMahenrnOsoyoos TimesWith the local curling club complaining about growing vandalism, the RCMP says it has decided to increase patrols of the adjacent skateboard park and Town officials plan to call a meeting of skateboarders, neighbours and others in an effort [...] [...more]
– Osoyoos stores, restaurants & hotels say service affected – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Oct. 25, 2006) –By Lawrence McMahenrnOsoyoos TimesAn informal Osoyoos Times survey of local businesses shows there was a real shortage of employees in town this summer, and many said it affected the level of service they could provide and the number of hours [...] [...more]
THE POSITIVE APPROACH CAN HELP SKATEBOARD PARK SITUATION (OSOYOOS TIMES — Oct. 25, 2006) –There's no doubt that the presence of the 10-month-old Osoyoos Skateboard Park presents a challenge to its immediate neighbours.As has likely happened in every one of the thousands of North American communities with a skateboard park, there has been some vandalism to [...] [...more]
– 42 merchants donate silent auction items – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Oct. 18, 2006) –The selfless spirit and generosity of Osoyoos people was on display again as dozens responded on short notice to a call to help the family of a little Oliver girl recently diagnosed with leukemia.Forty-eight bowlers, along with more than 40 area businesses [...] [...more]
– Idea of accepting envelope postmark is rejected – (OSOYOOS TIMES — Oct. 18, 2006) –By Lawrence McMahenrnOsoyoos TimesOsoyoos Town Council has stuck to its guns on the deadline it has set for payment of local property taxes.A letter to Council from resident Bea Dulewich, asking for a deadline shift to July 31st from its current [...] [...more]
OSOYOOS PEOPLE AND MERCHANTS JUST KEEP ON GIVING . . . (OSOYOOS TIMES — Oct. 18, 2006) –Not a week goes by that Osoyoos people don't show their generosity of spirit.Again this past week we have seen many examples of this.One of the biggest was the wildly successful bowling benefit evening held last Saturday at Kobau [...] [...more]
– One-day sale in Vancouver for Osoyoos condos nets $52 million – (OSOYOOS TIMES — October 11, 2006) –Developers of the Watermark Beach Resort proposed for the old Osoyoos packinghouse site sold more than 70 per cent of the 153 units in the condo resort at their October 4th sales event in Vancouver “ for a [...] [...more]
– To be temporary move until decision on casino proposal – (OSOYOOS TIMES — October 11, 2006) –By Julie TurnerrnOsoyoos TimesAt its October 2 meeting, Council passed a motion that the Town and Friends of Desert Park pursue an agreement for fall, winter and spring equestrian training at the park, subject to discussion with and approval [...] [...more]
AGENCIES NEED TO GET TOGETHER ON LOCATION FOR MARIPOSA (OSOYOOS TIMES — October 11, 2006) –There is good and bad news about the Mariposa seniors care facility proposed for Osoyoos.First the good news: Town officials and the public are delighted with the size and look of the facility.At a public consultation last month, many citizens said [...] [...more]
– Owners say Town inconsistent in applying bylaw – (OSOYOOS TIMES — October 4, 2006) –Facing a second complaint that it has misled manufactured home owners in Desert Rose Estates, the Osoyoos Times has learned the Town of Osoyoos has made an offer to the owners that it hopes will resolve the conflict.The residents are upset [...] [...more]
