Unsightly premises is a tough issue with more complaints everyday of yards and lots not kept to community standards. But the – HOW TO – get it fix was a bit insensitive and that will change says Town of Oliver Corporate Officer Cathy Cowan. Someone had complained about a yard around at home (seen above) at […]
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Definitely – a white glove affair
Museum training session – Muriel Carbiener (2nd from right) from Bend, Oregon training staff and volunteers at the Oliver Museum in techniques of cleaning, dating, and preserving clothing from more than a 100 years for future viewing. Carbiener is a volunteer textile conservation specialist and Oregon Trail aficionado. Pictured Bryonie Mahe, Collections Manager, Sharon Ewin, Torrey […]
Oliver pioneer passes
George McDougall June 22, 1922 – September 19, 2013 On Thursday September 19th, Oliver pioneer George McDougall passed away peacefully at Westview ECU in Penticton at the age of 91 years. He was predeceased by his wife Margaret Ellen and sister Dorothy. George will be fondly remembered by his loving family including his son […]
Bear on Hike and Bike path south of McAlpine Bridge
Bear, quite aggressive, spotted on Hike and Bike Trail north of Oliver RCMP and Conservation person contacted. Jim Stewart says: Just drove past …. Mom and two cubs fishing in river north of Highway 97 bridge …. Bear sighting was just south of McAlpine Bridge near EZ Fuel Gas Station. .
Vancouver Sun says “Canyon Dam” – is news
The Similkameen River identified as one of the most endangered in B.C. is the site of a proposed hydro dam by Fortis Generation Inc. Plans to build a 65-megawatt power facility — with a 175-metre-high concrete dam and 21-kilometre-long reservoir — on the Similkameen River south of Princeton, have raised environmental concerns. Mark Angelo, rivers […]
Did you know?
Currently 60 per cent of South Okanagan residents fly from airports other than Penticton Regional Airport. “Support Local” is taking to the air with a new “Fly Local” campaign launched by Air Canada and the City of Penticton. The campaign features billboards placed strategically on Highway 97 that aim to generate more demand for flights […]
