2015 Approved Budget (Town of Oliver) General – 1.862 million dollars Increase in dollars for 2016 – another $37,240 That’s the bare bones. Water rates, Sewer rates established before the end of last year. This budget deals mainly with capital projects: Sprinkler system for the CPR station New Public Works truck Sidewalk on Spartan Street […]

Deadline for filing this amended budget to the Ministry Education is February 28th but trustees decided more time was not needed. This latest budget for the 2015/2016 year anticipates total revenue of $23.919 million with expenses more than that at 24.202 million dollars. The increase in spending over the previous budget for the same education […]

Ground search and rescue volunteers are known for providing an outstretched hand-of-help to the lost or injured in British Columbia. The provincial government is reaching out to them and will be providing $10 million in one-time funding to help bolster training, administrative support and equipment renewals. “It’s a small army of 2,500 volunteers that comb […]

Looking back on 2015 brings up many feelings, particularly feelings of compassion for Oliver families who are faced with the stress of having a sick child and trying to determine how they are going to deal with the details of getting the care their child needs. I feel tremendous gratitude for the volunteers, donors, sponsors […]

Healthy Living Fair Saturday March 12th from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. Whether you are just starting your healthy living plan or you are a successful triathlete who is considering completing in the Ultraman – join us at this free event, take advantage of all of the great […]

Looking for pictures A bit grey out there – and nippy at times in the wind. People on the beach somewhere else maybe Banners are getting a bit stale!!! Send pictures in: 1280 by 270 pixels .jpgs for banners (info@ODNews.ca) Poster pictures must be over 640 pixels wide – would prefer large files up to […]