Thanks to Trevor Rockliffe for the photo of retaining wall collapsed at West Kelowna south and west of Kelowna Bridge. Retaining wall designed to support overpass to Highway 97 near WFN HQ. Check for traffic conditions and delays before proceeding to Kelowna. Check DriveBC for traffic updates and information. Thanks to Castanet
Archives for November 2011
A film to see
Unofficial results from returning officer
The poster sheet has been clipped to take out the referendum balloting. The Town of Oliver website and ODN have stated that the vote count on the Road referendum was 501 Yes and 981 NO with the Nays having it. Will update how the advance poll and general vote on this at a later date.
Elks donate to Team Hunter
Elks President Joanne Bray (left) and the Elks Historian Annie Zandvliet presenting Marshall Hagel $1,000. for the Team Hunter fund.
Oliver's civic election – a move to the right
A bit of a commentary: Congratulations to all the winners and to those who did not gain election – thanks for trying. Please run again as that is the mettle of a person who does not win the first time at bat. To Mayor Pat Hampson – thank you for nine years of service to Oliver […]
Oliver’s civic election – a move to the right
A bit of a commentary: Congratulations to all the winners and to those who did not gain election – thanks for trying. Please run again as that is the mettle of a person who does not win the first time at bat. To Mayor Pat Hampson – thank you for nine years of service to Oliver […]
Election returns up the valley
Kelowna’s Mayor Sharon Shepherd ousted by former Mayor Walter Gray. In Penticton, Mayor Dan Ashton wins by a squeeze over challenger Julius Bloomfield. All incumbent councillors but one elected. Former Mayor Mike Pierce was defeated. Penticton will see two new councillors starting December 5th. In Summerland – both municipal directors at the RDOS Gordon Clark […]
A hot spot for Christmas
The Oliver Arts and Crafts Fair this year is shaping up to be better than ever. And like last year, organizers are helping the local food bank by asking people to bring a non-perishable item to this great event. If you haven’t put it on your calendar yet here are the dates to remember: Friday […]




