When the votes were all counted it was a return to the

Election results for Okanagan Falls -Keremeos and area When the votes were all counted it was a return to the status quo - almost. Saturday’s municipal election results saw Keremeos mayor Walter Despot returned for a third term in the Similkameen... more

• Dispute brewing over Info centre construction
• Legion holds vets lunch
• Okanagan Falls artist involved with new art gallery in Penticton

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LSCS introduces “Volunteer of the week”

Trying to raise community awareness of the society’s volunteer efforts, Lower Similkameen Community Services Society highlights volunteer efforts The Lower Similkameen Community Services Society (LSCSS) would like to introduce our “Volunteer of the Week” feature. In an effort to recognize the... more

• Keremeos theme: Christmas in our Town
• Local History
• Legal Advice Helps Families

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More present ideas

Binoculars and telescopes are not the only tools needed by the serious family astronomer. Here are some additional suggestions for things that would look good under the tree or in the stocking - assuming they will fit. All astronomers should have... more

• Mix of conditions complete grape growing season
• A game of hockey breaks out at Pine Park in Keremeos in this 1938 photo. Winter conditions were the order of the day with snow covering the valley, as seen in the background beyond the ice rink in the park.
• Be a good host this holiday season

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Heating With Wood Makes Families and Communities Richer

There are advantages to the extra work involved Chainsaws buzz and log splitters chug as people prepare winter’s firewood. Neighbours get together, sharing truckloads of logs and the cutting and splitting into firewood. Its hard work but it is fun too... more

• Pirates of the Horn
• No recession here in B.C., you say?

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Background provided on meeting issue

To the Editor: To the citizens of Keremeos, First of all I would like to thank Similkameen Country for organizing the “All Candidates Forum” that was held at Victory Hall and the residents that attended. Now that the election is over... more

• Are Observatory Scientists Leading RDOS Down the Milky Way?
• Election tactic discussed by area resident
• Memberships needed to keep news coverage alive

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Why the Interurban won't work today

Those who campaign for reviving the B.C. Electric Interurban tram rail line in the Fraser Valley are in need of a reality check. The route that was built almost a century ago between New Westminster and Chilliwack made sense at the... more

• Transport study was stacked against B.C.: critic
• Yes, they did.
• Dummies need 'smart cards'

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