Oliver Branch (Susan Alaric, Lisa Waines, Margaret Agostinho). Just in time for International Seniors Day on October 1st, Interior Savings has become the first financial institution in British Columbia to become a Certified Age-Friendly Business. For the first time ever, we have more people in Canada who are 65 and over than we do children […]
Archives for September 2016
October 1st – International Seniors Day
Alice in Wonderland… is now in Oliver!
The Tuc-el-Nuit and SOSS production of Alice in Wonderland is set to hit the stage at Frank Venables Auditorium at 7:00 pm, Friday, September 30th for one show only. The production is organized and directed by the Missoula Children’s Theatre, a US based professional theatre company committed to bringing a ‘real deal’ acting experience to […]
On the hill – Richard Cannings MP
On May 5th, the Parliamentary Budget Officer released a report titled, Federal Spending on Postsecondary Education. One of its findings was that Canadian college and university students come from disproportionately wealthy families—about 60% of students are from families in the top 40% of income. That’s perhaps not surprising, but a related find was: the federal […]
Campfire ban to be lifted in rural area
Oliver Fire Protection Area (Rural) – Campfire Ban to be lifted Campfire ban will be lifted October 1, 2016 for rural properties only within the Oliver Fire Protection Area. Permitted campfires are required to be no larger than half a metre wide and half a metre tall. It is also recommended that you have at […]
For a short time – weight room to close
Announcement: The community weight-room will be closed as of October 6th for the final stage of renovations. We expect the weight-room to be reopened sometime in mid-November. A few key-pieces of equipment will be moved into Meeting Room 1 temporarily until this project is completed. Members and those who wish to drop-in will be able […]
RDOS to help farmers chip trees
Agriculturists removing trees or vines this Fall should contact the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) by October 7th for a free chipping quote. The RDOS provides assistance to growers in the south Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys removing agricultural trees. Burning trees is a common source of air pollutants in BC valleys. Smoke from fires contains […]