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Chewed, twisted metal tells story of brutal and bloody pit bull attack 24 Aug 2013 | 04:39 am
The bent gate and chewed and torn doorframe shows the ferocity with which Brutus, a pit bull, broke into the pen of another dog to kill it. (Richard McGuire photo) Twisted, torn and chewed metal tell...
Wildfire threatened local homes forcing evacuations 22 Aug 2013 | 01:18 pm
A bomber plane drops red fire retardant on flames that burned Monday evening through the sagebrush near Spotted Lake west of Osoyoos. (Richard McGuire photo) Provincial firefighters battled a human-c...
Osoyoos residents and Desert Park prepare for second day of horse racing on Aug. 31 22 Aug 2013 | 11:45 am
Spectators at the second and final race card for 2013 at Desert Park are being encouraged to dress up and wear fancy hats or fascinators as shown here in this photo from the June 15 race day. (Photo s...
Recreational sockeye salmon fishery closes due to migration concerns 22 Aug 2013 | 11:45 am
This year’s recreational sockeye salmon fishing season was closed Monday because of concerns about low numbers of salmon entering Osoyoos Lake. The announcement comes one year after the sockeye salmo...
Another street dance 22 Aug 2013 | 11:42 am
Another song that made a return for the second Osoyoos street dance was the Village People’s Y.M.C.A. Dozens of kids and adults raised their hands in unison. (Richard McGuire photo) The second and fi...
RCMP seize mature plants from outdoor grow-op 22 Aug 2013 | 11:41 am
Osoyoos RCMP dismantled an outdoor marijuana grow operation on Anarchist Mountain Friday, seizing a number of mature plants. Police say officers were conducting an all-terrain vehicle patrol on the m...
Osoyoos woman, Ethel Van Duzee, representing town at B.C. Senior Games at age 91 22 Aug 2013 | 11:40 am
Ethel Van Duzee, centre, was one of the many charter members with the Osoyoos Golf Club who turned out in July to celebrate the club’s 40th anniversary. Van Duzee was joined by fellow early members Fr...
Council willing to limit number of mobile food vendors, but not willing to eliminate all of them 22 Aug 2013 | 11:40 am
Town of Osoyoos council is not prepared to eliminate mobile street vendors despite the many complaints they have received from established restaurant owners. However, members of council are prepared ...
Longtime members Pires and Aukema both claim club championship for second time 22 Aug 2013 | 11:37 am
A total of 130 members participated in the Osoyoos Golf Club’s annual club championship tournament this past weekend. Roger Pires, far right, claimed his second men’s club championship title, shooting...
Despite success, more work remains on splash park with official grand opening planned for next May 22 Aug 2013 | 11:35 am
Girls rotate a pole that fills a bucket and empties water on their heads. (Richard McGuire photo) Three weeks into its operation, the Osoyoos Splash Park is proving to be a popular location, but ther...
