8:30pm update Fire persistent, being fought by one helicopter with bucket at last light (VMR) More sightings of flame at 8 o’clock vs 5pm Cannot spot forest fire crews.
Archives for July 2013
BBQ causes Kelowna fire – no injuries but roof toasted
Photo to Castanet by Carey Missler
Fire north of Coverts – forestry planes called in
5pm Fire reported to Kelowna Dispatch – Probable cause lightening. Location about a half mile north of Coverts Farm – behind McIntrye Bluff. Near hydro transmissions lines. Area about 3 acres. Mainly smoke visible for miles. No large flames evident. Soil wet. Planes will douse before the dinner hour.
Thank you Wilma
Volunteers needed, Oliver Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program 2 hours/ week some training required. We are open Tues. Wed. Thurs. and Fri. 1 to 3pm Located at 6129 Kootenay Street Contact Wilma Corriveau at 250-498-6700 or 250-498-4065.
Brazen theft this week at Gerard’s
The Oliver RCMP is investigating the theft of two compact tractors stolen from a local equipment supply store along Hwy 97. Two Kubota tractors with a total value of $34,000.00 were loaded and spirited away earlier this week. On evening of Monday July 15th the Oliver RCMP received a report of a theft of two […]
Rest in peace Leah Iverson
Leah Laurenda Iverson June 3, 1927 – July 7, 2013 On Sunday July 7th Mrs. Iverson of Oliver passed away suddenly at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 86 years. She was predeceased by her husband Iver “Budge” Iverson and sons Leif Iverson and Lauris Iverson. Leah will be fondly remembered […]
Oliver pharmacy 0wner recognized for collaborative patient care
Greg Wheeler (middle) with staff pharmacists Meghan and Travis Greg Wheeler, pharmacist and Owner of Remedy’s Pharmacy in Oliver and Skaha Pharmacy in Penticton, along with the entire Renal Team at the Penticton Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Clinic, were presented an award recognizing Skaha Pharmacy’s integration into the CKD Clinic at the Penticton Health […]
Construction to begin in August
Okanagan River Restoration Initiative Phase II The Okanagan River Restoration Initiative (ORRI) Steering Committee announces that restoration work on ORRI Phase II will commence in early August. This work will further enhance fish habitat in the Okanagan River system by reconnecting a historic side channel on the East side of the Okanagan River upstream from […]