Coun. C.J. Rhodes spoke as acting mayor at the meeting. He said the town is looking at several legal options to keep Osoyoos Secondary School open and he urged residents not to give up. (Richard McGuire photo)
The Town of Osoyoos is warning School District 53 that it is prepared to take legal action unless the school board delays closing Osoyoos Secondary School (OSS) for at least one year.
In a short and to-the-point letter to school board chair Marieze Tarr, Mayor Sue McKortoff said the delay would allow meaningful consultation with the Town of Osoyoos and other School District 53 constituents.
At a community school public forum Thursday evening, Councillor C.J. Rhodes, in the role of acting mayor, told participants that this could take the form of a judicial review of the school district’s decision or a short-term court injunction to keep OSS open.
“The town is currently examining all the possible legal avenues to prevent the closure of the Osoyoos Secondary School,” Rhodes said.
Lots happening this weekend
There’s lots happening this weekend in and around Osoyoos.
The Osoyoos Oyster Festival continues through to Sunday.
Events cover the spectrum from the 5th Annual Shuck ‘n Suck Competition at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Sage Pub to the Oyster Pearl Gala at Spirit Ridge at Nk’Mip Resort.
The Osoyoos Desert Centre is holding its season opening on Saturday with free admission, presentations and guided tours.
Photographers may enjoy the 2 p.m. photo walk.
The Daffodil Dash fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society takes place at 10 a.m. leaving from Lions Park. Check in at 9 a.m.
Check out “Things to Do” in this week’s Osoyoos Times for a number of other events happening this weekend.
High chance of showers over weekend
Today’s weather calls for a mix of sun and cloud with a high of 21 C.
It will become cloudy this morning with a 60 per cent chance of showers later this morning and afternoon, according to Environment Canada.
There’s a risk of a thunderstorm this evening.
The chance of showers over the weekend is 40 per cent on Saturday afternoon and 70 per cent Saturday night. On Sunday, the chance of showers increases to 60 per cent at night.
Weekend highs are 18 C on Saturday and 13 C on Sunday.
Weather should improve on Monday with sunshine and a high of 19 C, but clouds increase later next week.
Enjoy your weekend!
RICHARD McGUIRE
Osoyoos Times
