-Computer error behind breakage that left much of west Osoyoos without water- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 17, 2008-By Karen KnelsenrnOsoyoos TimesA computer error was behind the breakage of the Town of Osoyoos's main water line on the morning of Dec. 15.A computer mix-up caused a reservoir to overflow at the main water line for the Town, triggering a [...] [...more]
-Scheffler says he's working on solution for Desert Park- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 17, 2008-By Karen KnelsenrnOsoyoos TimesFriends of Desert Park found out last Thursday who isn't on their list of friends “ the B.C. Lottery Corporation.But Eike Scheffler said he might have an answer to the disappointment. When the pro-park group met for the second half of [...] [...more]
DESTINATION OSOYOOS IS VALUABLE TO THE COMMUNITYrn Editor:I want to reply to David Eastbury's letter published in the Dec. 10 Osoyoos Times, to correct some misinformation.Mr. Eastbury alleges that local residents, the Town of Osoyoos and tourism operators don't get any value from the Town's funding to Destination Osoyoos.The facts don't agree with him. Not only [...] [...more]
WHAT CAN WE DO TO MAKE OUR COMMUNITY SAFER? OSOYOOS TIMES-December 17, 2008When the Osoyoos Times looked into the recent spree of thefts on Anarchist Mountain, as reported on in our Page 1 story, the local police were reluctant to tell us that there are times in the day when there are no patrols of our [...] [...more]
-Lodge says head was gift- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 10, 2008-By Paul EverestrnOsoyoos TimesThe Osoyoos Elks are being sued in small claims court for the elk head mounted within their hall.The claim was filed Nov. 12 by Shayne Quintal, Anne Barzal and Mike Barzal Jr. and states that the late Mike Barzal Sr. shot an elk years ago [...] [...more]
-Anyone with information about alleged shootings asked to call police- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 10, 2008-By Karen KnelsenrnOsoyoos TimesA Willow Beach resident said that a family of bald eagles nesting in a tree within sight of her front door has been shot at and terrorized.I've been hearing gunfire for over a month now, said Susan Shendaruk. It was [...] [...more]
-Elks first considered idea of trading buildings with another group four years ago- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 10, 2008-By Paul EverestrnOsoyoos TimesThe Osoyoos Elks and members of the Osoyoos Baptist Church are looking at the possibility of swapping buildings.If an arrangement is reached between the two groups, the Elks would gain title to the church, located on 92nd [...] [...more]
HARPER'S TAKE ON DEMOCRACY INACCURATE Editor:It is interesting that Rob Zandee , Conservative candidate in the last election, accuses the opposition parties in Parliament of seeking power by all means possible, but ignores Stephen Harper's efforts to hang on by his fingernails.Mr. Harper has been at great pains to accuse the opposition of undermining democracy. He [...] [...more]
-Councillors asked to come up with '100-day' projects- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 3, 2008-By Karen KnelsenrnOsoyoos TimesThe newly elected council took their seats in council chambers at Osoyoos Town Hall on Dec. 1 following a few brief words from outgoing Coun. Dick Flintoft and Mayor John Slater.Coun. Allan Carswell could not attend the meeting.Stu Wells was sworn in [...] [...more]
-Restaurant to remain closed until owner returns- OSOYOOS TIMES-December 3, 2008-By Paul EverestrnOsoyoos TimesAn Osoyoos resident trapped in Thailand after protesters stormed the Southeast Asian country's main airports last week was still looking to find a way home as of Dec. 1.Patrick Hugh, owner of the Wildfire Grill restaurant, had travelled to Thailand in early November [...] [...more]
