On Thursday August 3rd*, 2017 at 09:55 PM a single vehicle collision was reported occurring on Sawmill Lake Rd, Oliver, BC. A vehicle being driven by a local 19 yr old male drove off the road and into a ditch. At the time of the incident it is believed the male suffered serious injuries and […]
Archives for 2017
Town Hall meeting called for victims of flooding in Rural Area C
Flooding, claims, reporting demands on the mind of directors at RDOS meeting Thursday in Penticton. Area C Director Terry Schafer has scheduled a Town Hall type meeting for Wednesday August 23. (6pm at the Oliver Community Centre). Schafer wants rural residents to have a say on recent events including flooding, fires and landslides. Representatives […]
Down the aisle
by Brenda Shaw
Alma Faulds…A Tribute Alma Amelia Schmidt was born January 18, 1915 in Zorra, Saskatchewan to John and Elizabeth Schmidt. Alma’s parents were both immigrants to Canada. Alma grew up in a very large family but one filled with love and laughter. Alma met an engaging young Scotsman named Alexander Faulds. Alec was born August 12, […]
Quick response – two calls same time
10:15 pm Thursday – Oliver firefighters attending fire practice. First call MVA on Sawmill Rd near Circle Drive. One truck and crew attended. No details At about the same time report of a structure fire in the 7100 block of Island Way north of Oliver. Something on fire in a shed at the rear of […]
Letter to the editor
From: Rob Hopkins Just want to let you know what I observed over the past month in Osoyoos. I work in Osoyoos and am quite shocked as to the apparent collusion of gas station owners relative to gas prices. During the month of July, the gas prices at the north end of Osoyoos (Husky, Shell, […]
RDOS choses Summerland as compost site for region
If you live in the Marron Valley area – breath a sigh of relief – your location not on the list of any kind for a compost site in the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen. Unanimous vote in committee today that Summerland rises to the top of the list – if the council and citizens of […]
Heat and smoke – bad combination
Special air quality statement in effect for the entire Okanagan region Smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility. Smoke is expected or occurring. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, in collaboration with the Interior and Northern Health Authorities, has continued a Smoky Skies Bulletin for North Thompson, South Thompson, Shuswap, 100 […]