Note collar Have you lost one? Submitted by Marianne Parsons Yes we know it is not a cat.
Archives for 2017
Hotel – building, landscaping, parking to be explored
Heads Up Open Council Meeting Monday at 4pm Town Centre Development Permit (form & character) – 6273 Station Street A Development Permit application will be reviewed Details of the proposal and comments of Town staff follow – no decisions have been made. *** RECOMMENDATION: THAT Council approve Development Permit No. 2017-13. RECOMMENDATION IMPLICATIONS: The form […]
By-election in Oliver set for December 2nd
That Council appoint Diane Vaykovich as the Chief Election Officer and Linda Schultz as the Deputy Chief Election Officer for the 2017 Councillor By-Election Key Councillor by-election dates: Nomination Period Begins Tuesday, October 17 Nomination Period Ends Tuesday, October 27 Withdraw of Candidate Friday, November 3 Advance Voting Opportunity Wednesday, November 22 By-Election Date Saturday, […]
Celebration well received
The first annual Okanagan Gleaners fall fair took place on Saturday at the society’s property in Oliver. “I see a lot of familiar faces, volunteers, present and past,” said Diane Knight, a volunteer for the non-profit organization. “But I see a lot of new faces too and I see a lot of families coming.” Saturday’s […]
by Pat Whalley
STRANGER THAN FICTION Every now and again a movie depicting the “almost” destruction of the planet comes along. The plot is always very similar, Earth is either going to be the target of a gigantic meteor, be invaded from a distant planet, or some other life altering menace. Whatever the plot, it always seems to […]
7000 pounds of food to help those in need
A quick drop off of collection bag The pounds are stacking up. Organizers believe once all bags are collected they will be well above previous years.
To tree or not to tree – that is the question
Dateline Osoyoos BC: Operational Services is seeking Council’s direction on the location and species of the Proposed Canada 150 Tree in Gyro Park In June of 2017 Town Council asked to the Operational Services Department to research into the purchase and placement of a large coniferous tree in Gyro Park to commemorate the 150th Anniversary […]
Fast facts about living with Chronic Pain
For one in five British Columbians, living with chronic pain is a daily experience. The experience of pain varies with each person and can be divided into two main types: acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain is usually the result of tissue damage, and usually subsides within a few weeks. If pain persists for […]