Archives for March 16, 2020

Constituency Office at 6369 Main Street Oliver, BC

Given the current status of the COVID-19 outbreak, the office staff will not be taking any in-person meetings at this time. We kindly request that you either call us at 250-498-5122 or email us at Linda.larson.MLA@leg.bc.ca and we will respond as soon as possible.

Please look after yourselves, your loved ones, and your neighbours – if we help each other, take precautions with contact with each other, and allow our health care system to take care of those who are ill, we will defeat COVID 19 – together.

Yours sincerely,

Linda Larson
MLA for Boundary – Similkameen

Funeral Notice

The celebration of life for the late Ann Marie Lyver that was scheduled for Saturday March 21st at the Osoyoos Sonora Centre has been POSTPONED until further notice.

Sun Bowl Arena

Sonora Centre including Regional Library

Desert Park is closed

Announced today at the regular meeting of the Town of Osoyoos

• Southern Okanagan Secondary School – $3,000 (Bursaries)
• Elks Golden Villa – $2,000 (depending on actual municipal tax portion))
• Osoyoos Ambassador Committee – $3,000 (Program/Bursary)
• Osoyoos Elks Lodge #436 – $5,000 (Accessible Doors)
• Osoyoos Curling Club – $2,000 (Building Upgrades)
• Osoyoos Lake Water Quality – $3,500 (Public Education/Lake Monitoring)
• Osoyoos Senior Center – $3,000 (Pool Table Repairs)• Desert Park Exhibition Society – $3,000 (Open House BC Day)
• Mental Wellness Society – $1200 (Family Support/Facility Rental)
• Lake Osoyoos Sailing Club – $1,000 (Rescue Boat Repairs)
• Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue – $5,000 (Offset the cost of the Truck and Trailer unit)
• Desert Valley Hospice Society – $2,200 (Community Resources Guide)
• School After School Society – $1200 (Room Dividers)
• Spirit of the Games Society – $2,000 (Marketing)
• Osoyoos Golf Club – $3,000 (Range Mat Upgrades)
• Osoyoos Lawn Bowling Club – $8,000 (Bowling Green Rehab)
• Osoyoos and District Arts Council – $3,500 (Festival Seed Money)
• Osoyoos Museum Society – $5,000 (To help bridge the shortfall for building permits/land fill fees)

There have been some changes to our upcoming schedule as follows:

 The South Okanagan Concert Society’s presentation of Montreal Guitar Trio on
March 20 th has been rescheduled to November 30 th . Tickets are valid for the new
date and ticket holders have been emailed with their options.

 Elvis on Tour live scheduled for April 10 th has been postponed indefinitely and refunds are being issued.

 Herb Dixon scheduled May 9 th has been postponed indefinitely and refunds are being issued.

We will inform you of the other shows in April as soon as possible.

We are working with
the artists and promoters for the remaining shows and will keep our patrons updated
as more information becomes available.

The box office is still open during regular
hours, (Tuesday – Thursday from 10:00am – 3:00pm).

Search & Rescue volunteers recognized at recent First Responder Gala

Oliver/ Osoyoos Search & Rescue volunteers will receive a cheque for $1477.00 from the recent
Annual First Responder Gala 2020 hosted by the Rotary Club of Osoyoos. This cheque is the first donation that will be applied towards a much-needed Truck & Trailer Station, soon to begin construction.

The president of the Rotary Club of Osoyoos, Cheryle King, will be presenting a cheque to
members of Oliver Osoyoos Search & Rescue. There will also be a sneak peak of what the new
Truck/ Trailer Station will look like, once built.

This station will substantially increase our response time capability by up to one hour, to Oliver/
Osoyoos and area residents. Trucks, trailers and equipment can be securely stored and loaded
and ready to go for emergencies in any weather or temperature. Every second counts when it
comes to survival and best outcomes.

Background
• OOSAR is run by 100% volunteer efforts and we provide search and rescue services in
response to emergency and disaster situations.
• Last year our 25 members put in over 6500 hours of their own time, outside of their jobs
and families.
• Operational funding is applied for annually to the RDOS, BCSARA, BC Government
Gaming Grants, other grants, as well as donations
• Our service area is a large portion of the RDOS, focusing on the communities of Osoyoos
and Oliver as well as some outlying areas. Assistance is provided to other jurisdictions
when tasked.
• When required, OOSAR provides search and rescue services on ground, water, ice, and
mountain/avalanche, as well as first aid and assistance during civil e