OIB

• Partnership announced between Grand Forks, Osoyoos Indian Band in flood mitigation program

  ‘This partnership between the Osoyoos Indian Band and the City of Grand Forks is a great example of an environmental, social, and economic win.’

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021
  
• Feasibility study sought for regional aquatic centre in South Okanagan

  The study will assess the feasibility of building and operating a regional aquatic centre in the area.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2021
  
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• ‘Racist criminals’: Osoyoos Indian Band Chief denounces vandalism of sacred site

  The racist profanity was written on top of a pictograph on a large rock at Rattlesnake Point in a remote location on the OIB reserve east of Osoyoos Lake.

  Aug 31, 2020
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• Osoyoos Indian Band, FortisBC open first electric vehicle charging stations within a B.C. First Nation

  FortisBC now owns and operates 23 stations across 14 communities in the southern interior, and there are 16 more stations under construction.

  Jul 30, 2020
• Proposed Osoyoos casino receives support from town council

  The casino will feature 100 to 150 slot machines, 100 bingo machines and a 50- to 60-seat pub or bistro.

  Feb 19, 2020
• Okanagan Indian Band files lawsuit against federal government over contaminated drinking water

  Representatives of the First Nations community say little has been done to upgrade its aging water systems.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2019
• Vernon rancher under the microscope again

  SPCA says it found only a few horses underweight, with the rest appearing to be healthy.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2019