Balloting according to Canadian Press was heavier than in 2008 with about 70% turnout. Results: BC Southern Interior Alex Atamanenko (x) NDP 25,176 50.9% Stephen Hill CON 19,276 38.9% Bryan Hunt GRN 3,173 6.4% Shan Lavell LIB 1,872 3.8% Okanagan Coquihalla Dan Albas CON 28,525 53.6% David Finnis NDP 12,853 24.1% John Kidder LIB […]
Archives for May 2011
Yellow bird
Attracting a lot of attention yesterday, on a cloudy day, was a large yellow bird – swooping down, circling, putting gas to the props and generally waking up the quiet little town of Oliver. Any complaints about rattling china? For lovers of flight – an awesome show of power. Thank god for our Search and […]
You can now vote for Simmi online
“Peoples Choice Award” is now open for votes for the British Columbia Program! “I was wondering if you could post this on your blog so those in the community could vote me for Peoples Choice. All the support is very much appreciated!” – Simmi Brar
Sagebrushers open at Oliver winery
Sunday saw many events and stories. One we didn’t get to was the opening of the new Art Gallery at Rustico Winery south of Oliver. Local photographer/artist Leza Macdonald submitted this wonderful picture of the new upstairs gallery
Report from the Mayor
MLA John Slater, Director Allan Patton, Chief Clarence Louie, Donna Lomas, Regional Dean of OC, Chris Scott, Mel Woolley, Brian Titus and I met for a briefing prior to our meeting with Solicitor General Shirley Bond last week in Vancouver Minister Bond was accompanied Tuesday by staff and Tedd Howard, Deputy Provincial Director Capital Projects […]
Hike for Hospice biggest ever
Bob Currie, holding his grandson, addresses a crowd at Lion’s Park Sunday and gives $5000 to the Desert Valley Hospice Society. Currie is president of Oliver Rotary and the proceeds from the annual Gala Dinner and Auction were dedicated to the Hospice Society. Hot dogs, balloons, and people getting into the exercise mode with Jorg […]
Spring fire fighters training
Here are our pictures and description from the volunteer fire fighters spring seminar we just attended this weekend in Grand Forks. We had 5 members attend the seminar as participates, and over the weekend – they learned such skills as Auto-Extrication, Rope Rescue, Forcible Entry and Confined Space Rescue. In addition we also had members […]
Desert Hills Second Open House
A second open house will be held in Oliver on the Desert Hills proposed development Tuesday May 10 – Community Centre 4:45 to 7:45o p.m. Details on: Traffic Impact Agricultural Land Issues Smart Growth – positive impacts on community Please atteend and make your opinions known