Town of Oliver council met for almost 5 hours Tuesday to decide what level of taxation necessary to fund regular operations in the General Budget. General Budget includes, Street Lighting, General Administration, Public Works, Roads/sidewalks, Fire Protection, Building Inspection, Development Services and Planning – and the maintenance of all buildings. Budget last year:$ 1.812 Million […]

Group Effort at arena saves Osoyoos Man As I said on the phone, it really was a group effort (I don’t think I was “the man”). Below is what I sent to his wife and son, they wanted to know what happened so I’m sending it as I think all of the guys mentioned deserve […]

After an examination of the burnt home at 8703 -92nd Ave in Osoyoos by Fire Investigators the cause of the blaze appears to be accidental. The actual source of the fire is not detailed in this report.  The first started in the front of the house were much of the damage is visible. Two people were […]

Last Friday – emergencies in Osoyoos and Oliver required the services of firemen, police officers and paramedics…..including air ambulances. Ray Whitten: For half an hour there were 2 choppers on the lawn outside the hospital. Both helicopters were loaded with patients and left.  Total of 3 patients transferred that day – who they were we do […]

Town Council and Rural Area C Director did not waste time agreeing to limit the 2014 budget for operating the Frank Venables Theatre to $60 thousand. The Theatre is scheduled to open to an event late in February and the School Board is taking bookings until a management group can get up and running. The […]