Current Town of Oliver councillor and former Mayor, Linda Larson told an open televised meeting Monday she will run in the May provincial election for the Liberal Party. The BC Liberal Party is expected to formalize the announcement this week following the decision of MLA John Slater to sit as an independent member of the […]
Archives for 2013
Local riding association President resigns
Zach Poturica (right), the B.C. Liberals’ riding president in Boundary-Similkameen has announced he will not continue. “Effective immediately I’m stepping down as riding president for the Liberals: “I’m not alone,” added Poturica on Twitter, who said three to four other members of the riding executive are stepping down too. “I’m disappointed in the way this […]
Oliver police report
On January 12, 2012 Oliver RCMP received an On-Star report of a two vehicle collision near Mt. Baldy ski hill. No injuries were reported, however the two vehicles were damaged and required tows. On arrival at a sharp bend in the road, approximately 34 km up Camp McKinney Rd, police located two pickup trucks, both with extensive front end […]
MLA Slater to sit as ‘Independant’ in house
Pictured is John Slater at Yellow Lake Hwy 3A MLA John Slater will sit as an independent member as he says the Liberal Party refused to give him the nomination or allow a meeting. Slater says he has not made up his mind as to whether he will run in the May election. He told […]
Today
Town Council meets today in Oliver
Budget Meeting – open to the public 10 am in Council Chambers 2013 General Budget – operating and capital Committee of the Whole – open to the public (to follow) Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw – discussion prior to possible first reading Regular Meeting – televised – open to the public 7pm in Council Chambers 1. […]
Two men with the name of Louie running for chief of OIB
44 year old Alex Louie, a first cousin to Chief Clarence Louie says he has been nominated and will campaign to win. Nominations for the Osoyoos Indian Band concluded last week with the election set for Thursday February 21. Positions for four councillors and one chief are open for a two year term. The younger Louie says […]
Coming up
“The South Okanagan Concert Society executive were thrilled when the announcement came that Jane Coop, Pianist, was appointed to the Order of Canada, our country’s highest honour for lifetime achievement. Jane has performed twice for the concert society on the stage of the old Venables Auditorium. When she first came to this community, […]