By ROY WOOD The smokey haze that shrouded Osoyoos for much of August resulted in an estimated 40-per-cent cancellation rate at local hotels and motels for the month. Gail Scott, managing director of Destination Osoyoos (DO), said in an interview Tuesday the shortfall in hoteliers’ August revenues will translate into a $30,000 hole in her […]

BC Forest Ministry – Wildfire will conduct a controlled burn today west of Oliver “We are burning off brush on the ground that is within the existing fire area. It is always the intent to put out fire, however, in this extremely dry summer season fire burns underground in tree roots and can continue to […]

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No-go for Canal Trail upgrade The town’s request for federal funding to help pave and light a large section of the canal trail was unsuccessful, chief administrative officer Barry Romanko reported Tuesday. The recently announced Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program sought proposals for local improvements to help celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. The town’s […]

The Oliver Community Arts Council is calling for entries for the 2015 Fall Art Show and Sale. The Show, the 32nd annual, is open to all artisans in the South Okanagan and as far east as Rock Creek, and Keremeos in the west. No theme this year enables all to choose their own favorite subject. […]

Controlled burn planned for Testalinda wildfire OLIVER – If conditions permit a low intensity controlled burn is planned for the wildfire on Wednesday, September 9th. If this burn goes ahead, people living in Oliver and surrounding areas will see increased smoke and fire activity as a result of these burning operations. The objective of the […]