SILGA membership has supported two different resolutions calling for change to the stepped rates currently being applied by BC Hydro and Fortis. The sponsors of these resolutions cited the unfair and unaffordable consequence to customers who only have access to electricity to heat; they cited the cleaner emissions from electricity over wood, diesel and gas […]
Archives for 2013
Advance Poll for you
Advanced voting is also held at six locations throughout the electoral district on May 8, 9, 10 and 11. 8 am to 8pm These wheelchair-accessible locations are in Osoyoos, Oliver, Keremeos, Okanagan Falls, Rock Creek and Grand Forks. In Oliver advance polls are at Oliver Community Centre 6359 Park Drive
Forums complete – candidates have spoken
Boundary Similkameen All five candidates in the provincial election have had a good chance to speak through the media, at forums, door to door and at campaign HQ’s and to blanket the area with signs. Most of what needs to be said has been said – over and over. Other than a bit of advertising that […]
Sam Hancheroff speaks directly – NDP candidate
1. What will decide this election: protection of the environment, leadership, need for change, fiscal management? Sam Hancheroff – All of these issues are important, and all are connected. As I’m out knocking on doors, people are saying that it’s time for a change – they’re looking for a government that will strike a balance […]
Job opportunity
Contract Employment Opportunity – Administrative Assistant Desert Valley Hospice Society is currently seeking a motivated, enthusiastic individual to fulfill a part time administrative contract of approximately 12 hours per week on a long term basis. The ideal candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker who is able to work independently and has fabulous attention to detail. […]
Idiots
Lot of vandalism on trucks and garage doors at Willowglen in Oliver. Police notified. Neighbours to the north report people opening vehicle gas tanks and throwing one car ashtray full of butts and change all over the street. Chad Tiegen writes: Just heard that vandals and delinquency have been hitting again last night, spray painting the […]
Tonight
Join the University of Alberta Mixed Chorus in concert as it comes to Oliver on its 69th annual Spring Tour. University of Alberta Mixed Chorus 69th Spring Tour with the Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers Oliver Alliance Church May 2, 2013 7:30 pm Admission $5 Adults Students FREE!!
John Kwasnica speaks directly – Green Party candidate
1. What will decide this election: protection of the environment, leadership, need for change, fiscal management? John Kwasnica: Since 1986 in Boundary Similkameen The Green Party has held onto the hope that critical environmental concerns will be decisive – care of air, water and soil. Most voters will cast for those they see as best […]