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Thursday, June 21, 2012
Vol.15 Number 25
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Serving the communities of Keremeos, Cawston, Okanagan Falls and Kaleden
Jailed Canadians to face French courts By Steve Arstad news@keremeosreview.com
Photo by Steve Arstad
A three vehicle accident took place at the west end of the bypass near Keremeos on Thursday, June 14 around 1:30 p.m. A cube van was lightly impacted by a sedan that was then rear ended by a vehicle following behind. Both cars were badly damaged in the collsion. One person was taken to the Keremeos Diagnostic and Treatment Centre for minor injuries while another victim was treated at the scene. Keremeos Volunteer Firefighters, BC Ambulance, RCMP and Argo Road Maintenance were dispatched to the accident scene.
The court case involving three Canadians arrested in New Caledonia after 200 kilograms of cocaine was found on their sailboat will be taking place in France. New Caledonian Attorney General Clair Lanet told the Review on June 15 that the case was “out of her hands” as the three Canadians are in the process of being transferred to France, where they will be tried in supreme court. Lanet said that the action took place because organized crime is suspected to be linked to the smuggling operation. On March 31, an unregistered sailboat was seized off the New Caledonian coast and three crew arrested after cocaine with a street value of between 70 and 200 million dollars was detected through a joint effort involving the U.S. DEA. the Australian Federal Police, and the New Caledonian military. The three Canadians - widely believed to be Bob and Cindy Stanley and Gary Yuzik, all of whom formerly had ties to Keremeos in the recent past - have not been officially identified by French police, ten weeks after their arrest.
Open air artists celebrate history at the Keremeos Grist Mill July 15 Contributed by Dave Cursons On Sunday July 15 The Keremeos Grist Mill and Gardens will become an open-air studio for painters, both beginners and advanced. Loraine Stephanson of Penticton, will bring her knowledge and experience to bear for participants in the day long event. Stephanson holds a Masters Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, with theses in painting and art history. The Tumbleweed Gallery in Penticton represents her work locally.
Whether a beginner or an experienced painter wishing to refresh your skills, come keep company with others for the day, learn through on-site experience, tips and gentle critique! Hosted by The Grist Mill Heritage Club, the event will also feature a dramatic presentation by Keremeos writer and actress, Shai Snyder. Her historical rendering is based upon Late Victorian writer and painter, Julia Bullock-Webster, who settled briefly in the Similkameen in the 1870’s. The day will wind up with a High Tea in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Her majesty Queen Elizabeth
II. Participants will take away a commemorative Jubilee lapel pin and a small flag with Canada’s Diamond Jubilee Emblem. Registration is limited. The cost is $25. A supplies list is available in advance and a printed handout is provided on the day. Advance registration is recommended. Lunch may be brought along or taken at The Grist Mill Tea Room. Proceeds from the event go to the local Grist Mill Heritage Club whose goal is to preserve the heritage treasure of the 1877 water driven flourmill on Keremeos Creek.