-Boat traffic congestion may be relieved by marina: Wells- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 31, 2008-By Paul EverestrnOsoyoos TimesThe commodore of the Lake Osoyoos Sailing Club said he has mixed feelings about the Town's plans to create a marina with the help of the developers of the Watermark Beach Resort.It's probably time that the Town gets involved with the [...] [...more]
-Cause of computer malfunction still under investigation- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 31, 2008-By Karen KnelsenrnOsoyoos TimesThe gift of safe drinking water is something Osoyoos residents may not take for granted again after a boil water notice was lifted Christmas Eve.Water samples were sent off to Interior Health on Dec. 23 and the results were in by the afternoon [...] [...more]
-Denman Island man killed in the collision- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 31, 2008-By Karen KnelsenrnOsoyoos TimesA new fire truck meant for the Town of Osoyoos was involved in a fatal collision on Hwy. 3 west of Princeton on Dec. 12.Police said a truck crossed the centre line of the Hope-Princeton Highway near Sunday Summit and crashed into the [...] [...more]
A REBUTTAL TO CHRIS BOWER'S LETTER Editor:Re: Destination OsoyoosI read with interest Chris Bower's version of the wonderful work done by Destination Osoyoos, Dec. 17th. Many of his points cry out for rebuttal. First and foremost is Chris's assertion that the town are asking for programs for operators and merchants. Who in town is he talking [...] [...more]
LET THE YOUTH BE HEARD IN 2009 OSOYOOS TIMES-December 31, 2008Staff Sgt. Kurt Lozinski, commander of the Osoyoos-Oliver RCMP detachment, shared an excellent idea with the Osoyoos Times just before the holidays.When discussing the lack of activities for young people in Osoyoos”and the attention that issue received during the November election”Lozinski suggested that perhaps the new [...] [...more]
-But it still has to be boiled- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 24, 2008-By Karen KnelsenrnOsoyoos TimesThe effects of last week's water main breakage are still being felt as all residents of Osoyoos are still asked to boil their water for at least a full minute before drinking it or using it for cleaning vegetables and fruit. A computer [...] [...more]
-Plan calls for marina to be located next to Lions Park- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 24, 2008-By Karen KnelsenrnOsoyoos TimesThe Town of Osoyoos has entered into an agreement with the developers of the Watermark Beach Resort project to potentially develop a marina on Crown land neighbouring Lions Park.It's a joint venture between the Town and Watermark, said Osoyoos [...] [...more]
-Groups would swap buildings in March- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 24, 2008-By Paul EverestrnOsoyoos TimesThe Osoyoos Elks and members of the Osoyoos Baptist Church have voted to trade buildings.Ted Osborne, who has acted as a mediator for the church during negotiations with the Elks, said that in a vote on Dec. 21, church members voted unanimously in favour [...] [...more]
STUDY OF TOWN'S RELATIONSHIP WITH DO NEEDEDrn Editor:rnDestination Osoyoos Chairman's rebuke of the gentleman's critique of Destination Osoyoos pamphlet Report to the Community, clouds the issues that really matter to society. Referring to Destination Osoyoos Chairman's response December 17, 2008 to the gentleman's letter in Osoyoos Times December 10, 2008, the gentleman's letter offers valid points [...] [...more]
THE OSOYOOS TIMES PRESENTS ITS CHRISTMAS WISH LIST OSOYOOS TIMES-December 24, 2008A Christmas wish list for Osoyoos:-affordable housing-improved medical facilities-a water master plan-activities for young people-continued negotiations for a local national park that will take into consideration the needs and desires of all stakeholders-real solutions to protect and sustain the quality of Osoyoos Lake-ongoing success for [...] [...more]
