Winter Slowdown For Sports Facility

Written by Glen Morrison  
Friday, 24 October 2014 06:00 

Greater Vernon's new sports facility by Okanagan  College will be doing some curing over the winter but is still set for a late spring opening.

Regional director Bob Fleming says tenders are now being looked over for the buildings.

"Finding ways and presenting ways or potential ways that cost savings could be made to come closer to our target, and so we're about to hear back on  that," he says.

Fleming says they're ready to lay the artificial track but that won't happen until spring as it's felt to be too risky to put it in at this time of year without curing time.

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Green Theme For Council Hopefuls

Written by Peter McIntyre  
Thursday, 23 October 2014 23:25 

Green was the theme for the Vernon council candidates at a forum Thursday night.

About 150 people took in the event at the Schubert Centre, put on by the group SENS, Sustainable Environment Network Society.

The 70 million dollar water referendum was one of the questions, and not one of the 18 candidates on hand said they would be voting for it, with concerns around the cost and the need for the projects.

Other topics included allowing new housing types like Earthships, geo-thermal heating in public buildings, ways to reduce traffic, and what to do with the vacant, former Bank of Montreal building downtown.

All five mayoralty candidates were present, and 13 of the 14 for councillor, with Colt Wilson out of town, and not able to make it.

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Photo: Forum at Schubert Centre for Vernon council candidates (Kiss FM)

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Great endorsement for the Water Referendum!

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Today is the 58th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution.

Fifty eight years ago Hungarians rose up against the Soviet oppression. For three weeks they fought but the superior power of the Soviet army overpowered the Hungarians. Many of them escaped, including myself. It was a sad but ultimately a good decision. It is probably debatable as I might have created some discomfort for some of my fellow politicians but I leave the judgement on that issue to my electorate.

I am grateful for the welcome Canadians offered to me and have been trying my best to repay the kindness. 

Thank you Canada!

 

In celebrating this anniversary I am enclosing a couple of pictures Debbie has taken an hour ago. Our cinnamon bear has paid us a visit and was kind enough to let his/her picture taken. 

Enjoy the photos!

Gyula

Attached also a somewhat sensationalized video uploaded in 2008.

 

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Soldier shot; gunman enters Canadian parliament, many shots fired

By Randall Palmer and David Ljunggren

OTTAWA (Reuters) - A gunman shot a soldier at the Canadian War Memorial in Ottawa and was then chased by police into the main parliament building, where at least 30 more shots were fired, according to media and eyewitness reports on Wednesday.

Parliament was locked down and Prime Minister Stephen Harper had left the building safely as police converged on the area.

As the situation developed, CBC News said in a tweeted news alert that more shots were fired near parliament and the gunman was still at large.

Police and tactical teams had converged on the area.

The wounded soldier was taken into an ambulance where medical personnel could be seen giving him cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

The shooting comes two days after an Islamic convert ran down two Canadian soldiers with his car, killing one, near Montreal, before being shot and killed by police.

A construction worker on the scene told Reuters he heard a gunshot, and then saw a man dressed in black with a scarf over his face running towards parliament with a gun
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The man stopped a black car at gunpoint and hijacked it, construction worker Scott Walsh told Reuters. The driver got out safely, then the man drove the car to the Centre Block on Parliament Hill, where construction work is underway.  Read more 

See also CBC News

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Meet the Candidates - Coldstream Ratepayers

Hello Coldstream Ratepayers!

It’s election time again, and as there are so few candidates running this year, and all but one of them have been on Council previously, the Coldstream Ratepayers Association has decided to hold only one, somewhat informal gathering at the Women’s Institute Hall, 9909 Kalamalka Rd. on Thur., Nov. 6^th , 7-9 pm. 

The candidates will introduce and say a few words about themselves and their priorities for Coldstream in the upcoming term, followed by a time limited question/answer period. Afterwards, refreshments will be available and audience members will have an opportunity to mingle and converse with the candidates.

Please note, prior to this gathering at the WI Hall, there will be a more structured Coldstream All Candidates’ Forum at 7 pm. on Thur. Oct. 30^th, at the Performing Arts Centre in Vernon.

Thanks,

Louise

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KISS FM Water Referendum Poll

You can vote as well: http://www.1075kiss.com/

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Morning Star Newsclips - The Eagle's comments!

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Note, that by instituting the proposed changes the immediate cost of Option 6 (erroneously indicated as Option 4) would be reduced to $98.1. This Option would guarantee total separation with significant reduction of treatment costs for the long run. 

There is obviously potential for alternate options, thus, a review is absolutely necessary. Defeat of the referendum would allow for a sober second thought!

Coldstream Finance Committee Meting - 2015 budget deliberations!

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SPrKL General Meeting reminder

Hi All!

 

...just a reminder that SPrKL is holding its 6th Annual General Meeting today, Sunday October 19th at Mackie House, 7804 Kidston Rd, Coldstream from 1- 3 pm. Unfortunately, our guest speaker, Renee Clarke, had to cancel at the last minute. However, we will be treated to presentations by Maria Besso on Kalamalka Lake, and Dave Facey on plans to revitalize the Kalamalka Lake Lookout. Refreshments will be served.... Please join us!

 

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Morning Star Newsclips and comments by the Eagle

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SPrKLE General Meeting - October 19

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Slocan suspect Peter DeGroot is dead

• by  Staff Writer - Nelson Star
  
• posted Oct 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM— updated Oct 13, 2014 at 8:07 PM

Reports indicate that Peter DeGroot, the suspect in last week's shooting incident in Slocan is dead.

— image credit: File photo

The suspect in last week's shooting incident in Slocan is dead.

RCMP have informed the media that 45-year-old Peter DeGroot was involved in an "interaction" with two members of the RCMP's emergency response team.

Chief Supt. Frank Smart released the following statement early this evening:

“Earlier today, at approximately 1:20 p.m., two members of the Emergency Response Team were in an area of Slocan near a gravel pit conducting a search of a cabin. Upon entering the cabin there was an interaction between the subject of the ongoing search and the two ERT members. We can confirm the suspect is now deceased. No police officers nor members of the public were injured.

“We must respect that the specifics around what happened when the individual was located is now subject of an IIO (Independent Investigations Office) BC independent investigation. This was a serious incident and we are providing ongoing support to the families of the deceased as well as the police officers involved. (more)

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Coldstream Council Meeting - October 14, 2014

 

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Morning Star Newsclips and comments by the Eagle

 

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Photo Gallery - Happy Thanksgiving Day - Debbie

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