Both sites in Rockcliffe area of Oliver – looks like a tornado but strong wind and rain for sure.
Archives for 2013
OIB car racing touted for land east of Oliver
This field or an area nearby touted as a possible site for car racing but there is a long way to go before this is a reality. Chief Clarence Louie says “it is not a for-sure-thing – the developers need enough membership sales and the OIB members still have to vote on it. The proposed […]
Cantilevered sidewalk on the way for Osoyoos
One of a number of projects announced today by MLA Linda Larson will see a new cantilevered sidewalk designed and constructed for the bridge on Highway 3 over Osoyoos Lake. This will complement the existing sidewalk on the south side, improving safety for pedestrians.
Wind and rain – followed by sun
This Blue Spruce a little too friendly – residence on Dividend in the Rockcliffe area – a shock to the occupant. 12 mm of rain in less than half an hour (picture above at Parks and Recreation entrance) Deluge from Deadman Lake to town and beyond with several trees down and some flooding of a […]
Linda Larson reports
IMPROVING SAFETY FOR MOTORISTS AND PEDESTRIANS We’re ‘driving’ change here in the riding of Boundary-Similkameen, with a series of projects that will improve safety on Highway 3, which is a key inter-provincial passage for motorists between B.C. and Alberta. Work is underway to resurface Highway 3 from Eholt Road to Fisherman Creek Road, and some […]
6 month sentence, driving prohibition – given 21 year old
The young lad who had three police departments chasing him down Highway 97 was in court Thursday with the Crown and his defense lawyer trying to get him out of jail. 21 year old Austin Tallman of Kamloops – sells cars and his friends at the dealership he works at gave him the use of a Ford Explorer last […]
Litke by a nose?
Worried? – Garry Litke putting up larger signs today in Penticton with the by-election 10 days away. Asked why? – Litke said – in politics never take anything for granted.
Credit to EMS crews working with local Fire Department
“Yesterday the fire chief was at the ambulance station for a joint Oliver emergency services meeting. The BC Ambulance unit chiefs from both Osoyoos and Oliver were present. Just before the meeting was to begin a strong smell of smoke wafted by and yelling could be heard. The fire chief in his personal vehicle and […]