SOSS Hornet now to vye for Valley Championships after winning the zone (South Central) in a game Wednesday with George Elliot of Lake Country in a tight game 88-84. Overall in all games played – league and tournament the Hornets have a record of 13 wins and 18 losses. Hornets looking for a 5th Valley […]
Archives for 2017
Search warrant executed with help of RCMP swat team
Protecting the safety and security of the public by interdicting high-risk commodities – including firearms – is an enforcement priority for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Our officers are committed to enforcing Canadian law and ensuring our borders are not used for illegal activity. We can confirm that officers with the CBSA Criminal Investigations […]
CFO hired for Town operations
The Town of Oliver is pleased to announce Devon Wannop as its Chief Financial Officer starting March 27, 2017. As Chief Financial Officer for the Town of Oliver, Mr. Wannop will be responsible for leading all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for the organization in conjunction with Oliver Council. “Mr. Wannop has experience in both local […]
Popular CBC host dies
Stuart McLean, a bestselling author, journalist and humorist who entertained millions as host of the popular CBC Radio program “The Vinyl Cafe,” has died. He was 68. His death was confirmed by CBC. In December, McLean announced he was suspending the long-running program to focus on treatment for melanoma, which he was diagnosed with in […]
Arts council springs into 2017 with burst of creativity
With a full slate of officers and directors, four of them new, the Oliver Community Arts Council is ready for a creative 2017. The council starts the year with several new arts projects already in the works, a high rating of their year-end finances, and the highest ever performance award from the BC Arts […]
Back hoe missing from Argo pit north of Oliver
Details sketchy but ARGO has now confirmed a back hoe has gone missing at the “Best” pit on Tucelnuit Drive. Mostly likely taken over the long week. Readers to be on the look out this piece of equipment. Caterpillar model machine with numbers LO727 Sgt. Blaine Gervais of Oliver RCMP says: Theft was reported on Feb […]
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Heavy duty operation on OIB reserve involves border crossings
Update – some police still on the OIB reserve – neighbours a bit “freaked out” when looking out of windows to see armed SWAT squad members with rifles… A report out of Penticton says the house raided was owned by Alex Louie who was in court today on a weapons charge involving an incident at […]