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Archives for September 2013
World Neighbours started in Oliver
Live Link New website created by Write This Down
Crop damage high says Patton
Allan Patton, the RDOS director for rural Oliver, said most of his apple crop was wiped out, and other growers were impacted as well. “The apples really suffered in the hail, and the storm killed most of the soft fruits for the rest of the summer,” he said. “It’s pretty devastating for those who got […]
Lush green below the blue sky
Photo by Marc Girouard
Is transit in our future?
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen along with member municipalities and BC Transit are inviting the public to get ‘on board’ with the region’s 25-year Transit Future Plan. From September 10 to 15, 2013 BC Transit is bringing the ‘Transit Future Bus’ to various locations throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen region to connect with community […]
Gina’s Rock final drive before Vancouver
Fund Raising Event – at Oliver Place Mall Saturday Sept. 7th – 10:00 am until 2:00 pm Outside Valley First Credit Union in Oliver Gina’s Rock are having a fundraiser this Saturday. We have an autographed Duncan Keith jersey that is going to be raffled off as well asa new BBQ. We will also […]
Thunder bolt
Lura on the run – frightening by storm Photo by Donna Dean Makeiv
Current wildfire statistics show a good year for BC
1,706 wildfires in B.C. in 2013 compare to 1659 last year, most of the fires were easily contained at a cost so far of $124 million, compared to the $133.6 million spent on firefighting operations last year and 53.5 million dollars in 2011. Tankers, other planes and many crews are fighting fires south of the […]