During our hot summer months, more then 60 percent of treated water is used outside of the home and therefore it is essential that we reduce water waste when irrigating our lawns. Here are some tips to consider the next time you are watering. Position sprinkler heads to water the lawn and not the […]
Archives for July 2011
The Allens – on the road reporters
Good morning, Jack. We have just returned from a road trip to the prairies. Along the way we encountered two people selling not only BC cherries but Oliver cherries. On Hwy 3 near Fernie we stopped and bought cherries from Manjit Saran. Then at the Farmers Market in Saskatoon we met Ranjit Brar (pictured above). […]
International flair for Festival brings praise and thanks
I want to give a BIG thanks to all of the staff and volunteers who organized and helped out at the International Sunshine Festival this Saturday. It was a great success, and it was such a wonderful opportunity for people to celebrate the diversity of this beautiful town. I really thought it was amazing to […]
Sign says it all – HELP
Photo supplied by K. Halley
Mary Oberg
On Wednesday July 13, Mary Dorothy Oberg passed away peacefully at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 69 years. She was predeceased by her sisters Doris Sargent, Kathy Johnson, Rose Harry and brothers Antoine, Gilbert and Norman Harry. Mary will be fondly remembered by her loving family including husband Tom; son Mike; […]
Good news from the Mayor
The efforts of Oliver and Osoyoos Mayors, Area Directors for rural ‘C’ & ‘A’ and two of our doctors has paid off. Our visit to Vancouver to meet with Minister de Jong and plead the case for adequate compensation for our doctors in the ER was worth the time, money and effort. I was delighted […]
Fire dispatch to be done in Kelowna
Presently when you call 911 and ask for the Fire Department ~ the request is routed to the Penticton Fire Department dispatch centre. BUT – likely no more. The Regional District has solicited bids from many existing dispatch centers including ones in Surrey, Fraser Valley and Kelowna. Kelowna will likely be granted a five year contract for just over […]
Finally….RDOS to take legal action
A number of complaints were issued in 2008 against the owners of two properties on Island Way Road – north of the Town of Oliver. The two properties in question 37429 IW Road – containing 30 cars – east side of Road towards river and 37406 IW Road – containing 380 cars – west side […]