Report on the All Candidates Forum in Princeton held October 29. Reprinted from The New Coalmont Courier. The meeting started with the usual self introductions of the candidates. Jamie Frandsen is originally from North Vancouver and has been visiting the area since he was 10. He sees this now as an opportunity to get involved […]
October 2, 2014
An important conversation about the future of our Area ‘H’ communities. With the municipal elections coming up, it is time to think about what will happen next. Brad Hope says he will be stepping down and nominations are open for the position of Director. This is a very important position from our perspective because it […]
August 15, 2013
[Edward Staples] ~ Over the past fifteen months, Support Our Health Care (SOHC) has been working collaboratively with several organizations and individuals to improve health care for Princeton and Area residents. The recent developments announced by IHA are proof that these efforts are beginning to pay off. By the end of this October, we will […]
August 12, 2013
A health coalition group consisting of leaders from the Town of Princeton, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, the Interior Health Authority, the local Division of Family Practice, and Princetonʼs physicians and nurse practicioner, have worked together for the last six months to develop a Health Care Action Famework for Princeton and Area. The process was […]
April 16, 2013
Residents and landowners in Area ‘H’ now have an easy way to communicate with each other as a group. It is hoped that this will be particularly useful for the various community associations. Anyone with an Area ‘H’ address can join the list. Send an empty e-mail to list@area-h.org and you will get information back. […]
April 16, 2013
Last Saturday, Brad Hope hosted a lunch meeting for Area ‘H’ community members at the Riverside Community Centre. The main purpose of the gathering was to discuss the Community Forest funds which will be coming available. However, there were several other presentations which were relevant to the area. Rob Smylie showed off his pet respirator […]
November 3, 2011
UPDATE: The responses to the below question (in oder of presentation) were as follows: * Charles Weber – YES * Brad Hope – NO * Fred Thomas – NO * Randy McLean – Unclear * Councillors – Varied from “yes”, through “maybe” and “probably not”, to “no”. Tonight will be the All Candidates Forum at […]
October 28, 2011
Electors of the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Area ‘H’ will elect a Director for the three years term ending in the fall of 2014. You do not need to register prior to voting day. You are required to produce two (2) pieces of ID that together prove who you are and where you live. One […]
August 31, 2011
Since there has been no information sent out from the Princeton Aquatic Centre committee about how and when to vote in the referendum, people in the communities are taking a lead. The www.princetonaquaticcentre.com web site is one example, and the posters that others are putting up is another. A really noteworthy effort is being shown […]
July 26, 2011
There is a petition circulating asking Area H residents to support their democratic independence within the regional district. Here is what the information sheet says: A referendum for Princeton together with the diverse communities of Area H is scheduled for September 24. The process is flawed. The amalgamation of the Town of Princeton and Area […]
October 31, 2014
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