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 […]
Archives for 2011
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 […]
Get your paw off my food
The crow is “Corbeau” that means crow in French (he answers and comes when we call his name) – the dog is “Pétrus”. They play together. Corbeau was raised by our children. Photo and story supplied by Olivier Combret
'Think outside the box' – download centre for FASS entry forms
Fall Art Show and Sale IS COMING! Link to entry form Entry forms may be picked up at the Tourism Office (Visitors Information Centre) at the CPR station, Lauralee’s Treasure Cellar or by contacting Sally Franks at 250-498-0104. This show is open to all Artisans. You may also go onto the Oliver Community Arts Council […]
‘Think outside the box’ – download centre for FASS entry forms
Fall Art Show and Sale IS COMING! Link to entry form Entry forms may be picked up at the Tourism Office (Visitors Information Centre) at the CPR station, Lauralee’s Treasure Cellar or by contacting Sally Franks at 250-498-0104. This show is open to all Artisans. You may also go onto the Oliver Community Arts Council […]
Spirit of Oliver awarded
2010 Group Award – Mudslide Relief Fund Committee – raised $12000 for those needing assistance. Accepting the award left to right: Ron Hovanes, Liane Powell and Colleen Misner. Committee members not present: Dora Stelkia-James (chair), Rose-Anne Atkinson, Bea Bird, Linda Gergely, Suzi Guerin, Tara Hovanes, Yvonne Moore, Pam Luckhurst, Jill McCullam, Tonny Munckoff, Rae Pankratz, […]
A community in bloom – this week
OLIVER COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM JUDGES TOUR The BC Communities in Bloom JUDGES are COMING! The BC Communities in Bloom Judges Heather Edwards of Coquitam and Christine Gooch of North Vancouver, will be visiting, touring and evaluating the Oliver Area July 19-21 (starts Tuesday). Oliver Communities in Bloom requests ALL Oliver Area residents 10 assist by […]