Osoyoos residents should be aware that Osoyoos Lake is expected to noticeably rise within the next day or so. This is a result of the continuing high inflows from Okanagan River and the rapidly rising Similkameen River. All residents around Osoyoos Lake in low level areas should be monitoring their situation closely and, where appropriate, […]
Archives for May 2017
Mud in ditch could be removed and flushed by Sunday in Oliver
Will the high water cause more problems?
Areas of concern in our readership area Similkameen River flows are predicted to continue to rise over the next few days as temperatures increase and snow continues to melt at higher elevations Cawston – high flows in minor creek tributaries are contributing to localized flooding issues affecting properties and farms in the area Osoyoos Lake is […]
Water is shut off in the canal so “bob-cats” can work in it
No Irrigation Water Available for Systems 4, 5, 6, and 7 Due to the water breach at Hester Creek and Tin Horn Creek the Town of Oliver has now shutdown Irrigation System 4. The shutdown is to protect canal infrastructure from the significant debris and silt that entered the canal. If customers in Irrigation System […]
Alf Downing passes
On Thursday May 11, 2017, Dr. Alfred George Downing of Osoyoos passed away peacefully at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 94 years. Alfred Downing, beloved husband of the late Mildred Downing (nee Waugh), born to Ann Elizabeth (Hodder) and Arthur George Downing; father to Janice (Al), Maureen (George), Nancy, and Ralph. […]
RIP Roger Bowering
Bowering, Roger September 11, 1946 – May 20, 2017 Obituary to follow
A great classmate – gone too soon
Norman David Osland Feb. 24, 1947 – May 21, 2017 Norm was born in Oliver and except for a brief time lived his life here. In the seventies he was instrumental in bringing the Tennis Club to life. There was no junior soccer in the South Okanagan until our son had an avid interest in […]
Long time service award to Oliver fire chief
Mayor Ron Hovanes pins a provincial long-service medal on the proud chest of town fire chief Bob Graham. The award recognizes Graham’s skills and years of service as a volunteer firefighter in the town. He was appointed chief in March after serving as deputy chief since 2011 and being an active member of the department […]