On February 8, 2012, RCMP were dispatched to a 3 vehicle MVI that was blocking traffic and was on Hwy 97 two kilometers North of Gallagher Lake. Occupants of the vehicles sustained minor injuries (treated / assessed at scene by EHS) but did not require hospitalization. The vehicles involved in this crash consisted of a […]
Archives for February 2012
Civic Addresses should be up by November 1st – last year
Here are three examples of where old addresses remain. Guess them?
Locate your business to Oliver
“Move your business to Oliver’s newest industrial area” This is a paid for ad – and the space is owned by the advertiser
Life of the outdoors remembered
Adolf Weger November 2, 1924 – February 2, 2012 It is with great sadness the family of Adolf Weger announces his passing on February 2, 2012 at the age of 87. He is remembered with love and survived by his children Klaus ( Heather), Egon (Sandra), Nora (Rob) and Norman, grandchildren Lindsey (Bill), Ashleigh […]
94% of cherries produced in Canada come from BC
Okanagan cherries are one step closer to being on the shelves of luxury food markets in cities like Beijing and Shanghai, as co-operative efforts between the governments of British Columbia and Canada continue to make progress in accessing the Chinese marketplace. An agreement signed between the governments of Canada and China in Beijing today […]
Oliver Hospital to get $200,000 to fund emergency care
Update: I can confirm the amount going to SOGH is $200,000. LISA BRAMAN Communications Officer Interior Health MLA John Slater says this is the first such funding and he is very happy it is going to be used locally. Hospitals in 36 rural communities across British Columbia will benefit from increased funding to strengthen public […]
Sheep count coming up!
Southern Okanagan Sportsmen’s Association 63rd Annual Sheep Count This event counts the numbers of sheep on the range, as well as condition of the Sheep and feed available, ratio of Rams, Ewes and Lambs. If you wish more information on this event or perhaps still wish to Register, Please telephone Sheep Count Chairman Linn Springer […]
Stamps tell a story
On Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m. the Oliver Library will present “I wrote a letter to my love……..stories that stamps tell” with stamp enthusiast Charles Gurr. Charles will tell the stories of some of the stamps in his collection as well as talk about the study and collecting of stamps. Did you know that […]