4pm Council Chambers – plans for two new parks near high school. About 20 people showed to look at maps and drawings of concepts and plans for the areas south of the Frank Venables Theatre and north of the existing park land on Gala Street.
Archives for July 2014
Sunshine Friday
Fancy cop car – with a message
A 2004 Nissan 350Z, courtesy of B.C’s Civil Forfeiture Office (CFO), was previously involved in criminal activity, has been “wrapped” with messaging and graphics that highlight the dangers of gang life, organized crime and the drug trade. Superintendent Tim Head, acting district officer in charge, South East District RCMP – “This car brings a strong […]
Help for low income earners paying power bills
Premier Christy Clark has announced that government, in partnership with BC Hydro and FortisBC, is expanding energy-efficiency programs to help customers, particularly those on low-incomes, reduce their electricity and gas bills. Updates to existing low-income programs will nearly double the number of eligible customers and make it easier to apply, and a new program will […]
NBN – junior class picture
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Grateful to be alive
“We just sold a car to Bob and Trudy McKim. They were the couple who were injured in an accident north of Summerland.They were on their way from Grand Prairie to Osoyoos, to relocate at the time of the slide.” – Jill Browne Very grateful to be alive !! Bob taking delivery of his new […]
Long race to turn at Rd 22
Only 1250 bikes will be going through Oliver in the 160 km Granfondo. The other two races turn at OK Falls and return to Penticton. 2,600 cyclists (in total) take to the roads for the start of the fourth annual Prospera Granfondo Axel Merckx Okanagan this weekend. This year’s event, July 13, will attract riders from […]
Calling all artists
If you are an artist who finds inspiration in unexpected places and likes to represent the world creatively as you see it, then we want to see it, too. “Dreams and Visions” is the theme of the 2014 Fall Art Show and Sale being held by the Oliver Community Arts Council. Entries from all artists […]