The combination of massive amounts of sockeye salmon travelling thousands of miles, the warm water that makes Osoyoos Lake the warmest lake in the country and a lack of oxygen all played a significant role in hundreds of fish dying and washing up on the shores of Osoyoos Lake early last week. Robert Rogers, a [...] [...more]
The fact businesses in the Town of Osoyoos are at a competitive disadvantage due to the lack of high-speed Internet services being offered in this community has become a worrisome problem, says Mayor Stu Wells. “This is an absolutely huge issue in my opinion,” said Wells, who answered questions following a presentation to members of [...] [...more]
The Town of Osoyoos and its residents will always hold a special place in Bill Barisoff’s heart. “During all my years in politics and over numerous elections, I don’t think I ever had stronger support than what I received from the people of Osoyoos,” said Barisoff, who announced early last week that he won’t be [...] [...more]
Mother Nature wasn’t very nice to the people who call the Town of Osoyoos home in May and June, but she should be back in everyone’s good books following spectacular weather throughout July and August. The endless days of beautiful sunshine and nice weather is expected to continue as we quickly approach the Labour Day [...] [...more]
A man from Osoyoos is facing drug trafficking allegations following a province-wide RCMP investigation police say resulted in numerous members of the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang being investigated over the course of several months. On Saturday, police say eight senior members of the Hells Angels were charged with conspiracy to import and traffic 500 [...] [...more]
It might be hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is once again upon us. With the Labour Day weekend only a few days away, it’s time for all the youngsters in Osoyoos to sharpen their pencils, strap on their backpacks and get ready to learn as they once again hit the books come Tuesday, [...] [...more]
When you finish one of the most grueling athletic competitions in the world, you have earned the right to be proud and get a little emotional, says Dr. Robert Calder. The well-known Osoyoos physician, 64, did something very few people his age could even think of accomplishing by completing the 2012 Subaru Ironman Triathlon in [...] [...more]
Anyone who knows anything about Osoyoos will tell you Osoyoos Lake is the lifeline of this town. But imagine waking up on a beautiful South Okanagan day, stepping out onto your deck and being greeted, not by a pristine and clear lake, but by a rancid smell and more than 10 feet of deep, dirty [...] [...more]
The regional manager for the Canadian Red Cross said he’s willing to reconsider the organization’s decision to close the Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) depot that closed in Osoyoos three weeks ago. After meeting with members of Town of Osoyoos council Monday and listening to several seniors who showed up to voice their concerns, John [...] [...more]
There appears to be a common misconception by some residents that major changes are coming to the town’s downtown core because of the recent Downtown Sidewalk Survey that was conducted by town staff, says Mayor Stu Wells. He has heard from citizens who believe ideas discussed in the survey like removing angle parking and replacing [...] [...more]
