Council compensation close to the average; more info sought on health/dental benefits By ROY WOOD Oliver council members would like to know what other jurisdictions provide their elected representatives in health and dental benefits. The question came up as council reviewed a study from town staff regarding what mayor and councillors in jurisdictions of similar […]

On June 24th, 2017 at 1:45 pm Oliver RCMP responded to a report of a theft of a 2015 Nissan Titan from the 5000 block of Hwy 97 . Upon police arriving on scene police were also made aware that the family’s beloved Bulldog, Ellie-Mae, was inside the stolen vehicle. A call was made to […]

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with thanks to :  “Arte” Johnson (Rowan and Martin) *** with thanks to Castanet A local  (Penticton area) waste management company believes something stinks about the way the City of Penticton awarded the contract for the community’s residential garbage and recycling pickup. At last week’s regular meeting, council followed the advice of public works manager […]

Oliver’s backbone – by Pat Whalley Oliver is a very small community with a very big heart. The backbone of the community are it’s various service clubs and community groups. The Gleaners, is a huge group of volunteers from our own and many other communities who come to Oliver for a few days in summer. […]

Parliament has risen, and it feels very good to be back in British Columbia for the summer. Ottawa is gearing up for the big Canada Day festivities for the 150th birthday of our country, but I can honestly say I would rather celebrate here in our mountains and valleys. On Saturday, I drove across the […]

Congratulations to all! Ahmad AL Louaissi wins this year Quilt. Carson Bibby could not be in Oliver to get his award, instead he sent a video and had his Mom pick up his award. Kenzie Harrington took home 6 awards! Tatum Brogan receives  the Order of the Eastern Star Bursary from Pat Whalley. The Riley […]