The clock turned 6:15 – and the lights came on! Hundreds of residents came downtown Friday evening to celebrate the official Light Up of downtown Oliver. After the countdown from 10 – with Mayor Ron Hovanes and Santa at the microphone – Santa’s sleigh lit up above Town Hall. Many downtown businesses stayed open, with […]
Archives for November 2016
15 minute show wows the crowd
Light up – downtown Oliver
Santa – visiting Oliver today
At Royal Lepage Friday afternoon
3rd quarter RCMP report – Top Officer S/Sgt Kirsten Marshall
As a region, all detachments were tasked with completing proactive street checks, targeting areas identified as high crime. This is not a seasonal initiative, but action expected from all detachments throughout the year. This is primarily checking persons who are on foot, particularly in the evenings when there is less general foot traffic. This is […]
A foot-warming experience at Gleaners
The look of appreciation on the faces on the hard-working volunteers at Okanagan Gleaners said it all. It’s a beautiful Friday morning in late November – nice enough that staff could be working outside chopping peppers. Up walks Lee Chic from the Kiwanis Club of Oliver. Following behind are Mike Holt and Mark Westberg […]
Cameras in school buses ? – Since 1995.
Cameras are utilized in the bus interior to provide protection for students, staff and property. The majority of our fleet is already outfitted with cameras but a few were not due to funding shortfalls. The video is closed circuit and loops so nothing is retained long term but if concerns are raised over conflict or […]
Did the failure of School District affect the by-election?
On Thursday ( Board Report release Meeting of Wednesday November 23rd ) At our regular meeting this month, Casey Brouwer, trustee-elect from Osoyoos, took his oath of office and we can now formally welcome him to our Board. Thank you Casey for putting your name forward and we look forward to working with you. The […]