Steve Arstad

Cindy Cerne of Country Canine Centre in Kaleden lays a wreath at the memorial for the Whistler Sled Dogs during the Friday, November 2 service held at the BC SPCA pet cemetery on Partington Road.

Ceremony at pet cemetery draws dozens

Whistler sled dogs remembered with memorial service

Cindy Cerne of Country Canine Centre in Kaleden lays a wreath at the memorial for the Whistler Sled Dogs during the Friday, November 2 service held at the BC SPCA pet cemetery on Partington Road.
Firefighters mop up after an early morning blaze gutted a residence on Second Avenue in Keremeos on Wednesday morning.

Fire consumes building in Keremeos

Faulty space heater suspected to be the cause of Wednesday morning blaze

Firefighters mop up after an early morning blaze gutted a residence on Second Avenue in Keremeos on Wednesday morning.
Firefighters mop up after an early morning blaze gutted a residence on Second Avenue in Keremeos on Wednesday morning.

Early morning blaze guts Second Avenue residence in Keremeos

Faulty space heater suspected in Keremeos house fire on Wednesday morning

Firefighters mop up after an early morning blaze gutted a residence on Second Avenue in Keremeos on Wednesday morning.
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind... Prophetic lyrics from the 1971 hit song by the Five Man Electrical Band, the regional district board of directors moved to petition the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to enforce signage regulations along the region’s highways at a  recent Planning and Development Committee meeting.

RDOS Directors declare war on excessive signage

Enough is enough, declare several directors as committee moves to push ministry to take action

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign Blockin’ out the scenery, breakin’ my mind... Prophetic lyrics from the 1971 hit song by the Five Man Electrical Band, the regional district board of directors moved to petition the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to enforce signage regulations along the region’s highways at a  recent Planning and Development Committee meeting.

Remuneration review during regular meeting of council

Keremeos Village Council took a look at their remuneration and expenses during the October 22 regular meeting of council.

Director’s motion regarding smart meters splits board

Public outcry over smart meters prompts action by Oliver rural director

RDOS committee discusses regional growth strategy

Twin Lakes, St. Andrews designations in RGS need to be revised, but how? ask committee

RDOS reviews emergency services response policy

The regional district Protective Services Committee listened to Emergency Services Coordinator Mark Woods explain RDOS policy on October 18

Rhonda Wiebe spins to win at Valu Plus’ 40th anniversary event on Saturday, October 20. Residents came out en masse to help celebrate the grocery store’s four decades of business in Keremeos.

Valu Plus celebrates 40 years in the community

Saturday, October 20 was a busy day for staff at Valu Plus Foods in Keremeos as the merchant hosted a 40th anniversary celebration.

Rhonda Wiebe spins to win at Valu Plus’ 40th anniversary event on Saturday, October 20. Residents came out en masse to help celebrate the grocery store’s four decades of business in Keremeos.

Province issues caution to apple juice consumers

Make sure apple juice and cider are pasteurized
Little to fear when purchasing from local producers

Keremeos Public Works Foreman Jordy Bosscha accepts a Fortis award from Fortis Energy Efficiency Representative Perry Feser in front of the village office last Monday. Keremeos won a Conservation Excellence award for the energy efficiency upgrades the village has been making to village infrastructure. Accepting the award with Bosscha are village employees Matt Laughlin, Shea Carlson and Christie Quaedvlieg.

Village recognized for energy efficiency upgrades

Ongoing program to make village
infrastructure more energy efficient pays off with a savings of 100,000 kilowatts in annual useage

Keremeos Public Works Foreman Jordy Bosscha accepts a Fortis award from Fortis Energy Efficiency Representative Perry Feser in front of the village office last Monday. Keremeos won a Conservation Excellence award for the energy efficiency upgrades the village has been making to village infrastructure. Accepting the award with Bosscha are village employees Matt Laughlin, Shea Carlson and Christie Quaedvlieg.

Canadian Chopper celebrates 40 years of business

Former Richmond based business finds a new home on Keremeos Seventh
Avenue

Phony fund raising

The South Okanagan Similkameen chapter of the United Way reports that perpetrators are going door to door asking for donations

Keremeos council news

Keremeos council moves to have village staff write a letter to Greyhound regarding application to reduce service through the community

Bear Aware advocate asks regional district committee to extend early curbside placement bylaw

Committee asked to look at extending a Naramata bylaw that would prohibit early placement of curbside garbage in Areas “D” and “F”.

Penticton Director Garry Litke (second from right) presents “Master Composter” awards to Summerland resident Philip Watson (far left) and Elisabeth Rettke (second from left) of Sunkatchers RV Resort west of Keremeos. The presentation was made during a committee meeting at the regional district on October 4.  Assisting with the presentation at right is Solid Waste  Management Coordinator Cameron Baughen.

Regional district committee acknowledges work of volunteers in waste reduction program

Philip Watson of Summerland and Elisabeth Rettke of Sunkatchers RV Resort west of Keremeos were feted for their volunteerism

Penticton Director Garry Litke (second from right) presents “Master Composter” awards to Summerland resident Philip Watson (far left) and Elisabeth Rettke (second from left) of Sunkatchers RV Resort west of Keremeos. The presentation was made during a committee meeting at the regional district on October 4.  Assisting with the presentation at right is Solid Waste  Management Coordinator Cameron Baughen.

Wildfire in Cawston

Third wildfire of the season hits Keremeos - Cawston area

A slumping face of basalt near Twin Lakes has a landowner concerned for the safety of her house. Issues with the rock appear to be  similar to those experienced by highways contractors who faced difficulties during road improvement projects on Highway 97 north of Summerland in  October of 2008 and on the high rock face at Yellow Lake last year.

Twin Lakes area resident fears potential for landslide

Landowner Sam Verigin feels her home is threatened by slumping hillside in development above her home

A slumping face of basalt near Twin Lakes has a landowner concerned for the safety of her house. Issues with the rock appear to be  similar to those experienced by highways contractors who faced difficulties during road improvement projects on Highway 97 north of Summerland in  October of 2008 and on the high rock face at Yellow Lake last year.
There was lots to do for all ages, including children’s activities like the bean bag toss.

OK Falls Wild West Fest

It was a great early fall day for Okanagan Falls annual festival

There was lots to do for all ages, including children’s activities like the bean bag toss.

Village close to par on budget, council told at meeting

Building permits down in the Village of Keremeos for the first part of 2012