From Castanet The Okanagan fruit industry appears to be in turmoil. After a dispute broke out between Kirpal Boparai, President of the BC Fruit Growers Association (BCFGA) and the Okanagan Tree Fruit Cooperative (OTFC), membership from both sides appear to be split, along with the many growers they represent. Yesterday the Okanagan Tree Fruit Cooperative’s new […]
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Boil water notice terminated in System 1
A boil water notice issued May 3rd for Domestic Water Customers in a part of System One will terminate with the irrigation turnoff that took effect Wednesday. If you need more information call 250-485-6213
Thanks
On behalf of Oliver Parks and Recreation I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped make this event memorable! I feel so fortunate to be a part of such a tight-knit community. Scareview event was absolutely wonderful. I would also like to thank Alison Podmorow and the SOSS Link Crew for the countless […]
Not to be missed
Granny get your gun!
Two new predators to worry about: Zebra Mussels – Dreissen polymorpha originated in the Balkans, Poland, and areas within the former Soviet Union. The species was accidentally introduced into the Great Lakes in 1988 via the ballast water of ships. By 1990, it had spread to all the Great Lakes. In 1991, zebra mussels escaped […]
More winter art from Oliver Sagebrushers
Ellen Cote (above) and Linda Venables below show their fine work
Get prepared
Report from MP
Community Forests Community forests are commonly referred to as a “small tenure”, but their hopes and aspirations are anything but small. Community forests were created to support local livelihoods and to promote innovation and economic diversification. They also encourage communication and the development of relationships within communities and with First Nations. They provide opportunities for […]