Thieves Arrested On January 13, 2014 at approximately 3:00 A.M., Keremeos RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in Olala. Here a female and a male, both from Keremeos, were arrested when it was observed that they were in the process of stealing licence plates from another vehicle. Further investigation has revealed that […]
Archives for 2014
Walkway finished – all but the shine
The City of Penticton has achieved a significant Waterfront enhancement milestone, after the final fence sections were removed along the west Okanagan Lake walkway allowing the public to walk along the entire path for the first time. “We are thrilled with the Okanagan Lake walkway enhancements. The new path way is safer, more accessible and […]
Where this is smoke…….
“Burn Pile” – the description of a large ball of fire and lots of smoke on OIB land this morning. Fire call after 9:30 am Location of fire – bench above 1391 McKinney Rd Water tender and one pumper dispatched Crews called off as the fire is a controlled burn
You are invited!
Win the Hottest Tablet around Learn about the business offerings facilitated by the TELUS Fiber Optic Network Thursday, January 23rd 7PM Medici’s – 522 Fairview Road Wine and Cheese reception RSVP to mo@beyondblissoliver.com tracy@albertosdecorating.com
From the CBC
A shortage of volunteer firefighters across B.C. could lead to dramatically higher fire insurance premiums for homeowners, according to a newly published Fire Underwriters Survey. The survey, which insurance companies use to base their annual rates, evaluates various communities’ ability to fight fires. It found that dozens of B.C. communities do not meet the minimum […]
Town of Oliver – council report
1. Dogs in parks – request letter and petition – council heard a presentation by Pat Buckland representing those who had signed a petition to the Town requesting that the present bylaws for dog control in the community park be maintained. That petition in response to a request from the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society […]
$15 thousand raised for children’s charities
An annual holiday event in Osoyoos has raised close to $15,000 for deserving children both locally and provincially. The fourth annual NK’MIP Festival of Trees wrapped up with $3,640 raised for the Spirit of the Game Society, while $11,105 was raised for B.C. Children’s Hospital. The six week event with a number of organizations from the Oliver and Osoyoos […]
March 1st – Crokinole championship in Oliver
The Sixth Annual BC Open Crokinole Championship Is being held at Oliver, BC On March 1, 2014 This exciting event draws players of all skill levels from across Canada, USA and other Countries. Some come to play competitively and others just come to have fun. This is a great family event as we have generations […]