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Archives for 2015
Testalinda rages on
Premier takes time to thank volunteers
Premier Christy Clark, MLA Linda Larson and Forest Minister Steve Thomson dropped into Oliver to thank volunteers and local firemen at the emergency evacuation centre. She touched on two points – the tremendous jobs that volunteers do in the middle of any emergency. The premier also said it is totally not-acceptable that drones would be […]
“The one you turn to”
Two reports of a drone in Oliver area – air attack suspended
Folks very dangerous for anyone to use drones in air space utilized for commercial, recreational or emergency aircraft. Names could be used in this instance but it would be counter productive. We hope those person(s) will stop – notify the authorities that your actions have suspended so emergency aircraft can resume flights to fight the […]
MLA Larson on fires in Rock Creek and Oliver
OLIVER – Amidst the fire, smoke and disruption of two major interface fires and hundreds of overnight evacuations, one thing has become very clear – the people of Oliver and Midway are some of the most resilient, generous and compassionate in British Columbia. Premier Christy Clark; Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve […]
Life left in Rd 18 South fire
No aircraft or other personnel in the area – lots of smoke being generated south of Rd 13
BC Ambassadors chosen
Congratulations to our 2015 British Columbia Ambassador Team! Rachael teBulte – Castlegar above Mary-Margret Batyi – Lake Cowichan(left) and Tess Russell – Kamloops on the right Four local candidates from Keremeos, Osoyoos and Oliver participated as well.