Regional Government will hold a special public hearing today at 2pm at the Board table in Penticton. RDOS directors will review text amendments to the OCP’s of many of the rural areas. See More
Archives for August 2012
Special Open council meeting held Wednesday
In the middle of the summer recess, the Town of Oliver, has called an open special council meeting to get borrowing authority for a loan of $520 thousand. The meeting was held Wednesday at 1pm with Acting Mayor Maureen Doerr in the chair. The motion that Bylaw 1323 be given a fourth and final reading […]
Summer Reading Club for children
Just a reminder that the Oliver Library’s very successful Summer Reading Club for kids continues this Thursday with our “It’s a Pirate’s Life” program. Next Thursday this popular program will wind up with a visit from the Oliver Fire Department and treats for everyone! Vicky White Community Librarian, kanagan Regional Library, Oliver Branch
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Letter to the Editor
I was driving on Sumac Road this afternoon and was shocked to see two young (well under twelve year old) boys riding 4-wheeled ATVs in the MIDDLE of the road SIDE BY SIDE! One of them actually passed a car doing the speed limit! These kids were speeding at about 80km an hour (this area […]
Summerland death of former SOSS ’64 grad
Gary D. Lutz passed away with his family by his side on July 22, 2012 at the age of 65 years. He is sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Maureen, his sons Derek (Leanne) and Conrad, his mother Caroline Lutz, his sister Judy (Ron) Bing. He was sadly predeceased by his father Ferdinand […]
A message from Penticton Indian Band Chief Jonathon Kruger
The recent tragic drowning of a young 12 year old girl certainly had an impact on the Southern Bands and Organizations of the Okanagan Nation. The Penticton Band, Osoyoos Band, Lower Similkameen Band, Okanagan Nation Transition Emergency House and Ooknakane Friendship Center have all come together to show their support and to offer donations of […]
SOICS – Open Houses in Oliver
Every Tuesday in August from 2pm-4pm, South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS) will host Open Houses with activities including food, music, a showcase of traditional Indian clothing and more! The South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS) believes in a just and equitable society which values the diverse mix of all cultures and peoples […]