A proposal from Osoyoos-area property owners (Rd 22) to charge customers for storage on their property gained partial approval from RDOS board members this week despite mixed reviews and some opposition The regional district board granted a three-year temporary use permit to allow landowners at 8715 Road 22, just north of Osoyoos Lake, to store a row […]
Archives for January 2018
50 million dollar winery project – RCMP look into theft
Received from Oliver RCMP: Phantom Creek Winery January the 2nd, 2018 a reported Break, Enter and Theft at the construction site of Phantom Creek Winery was reported to the Oliver RCMP. Thieves had targeted buildings on site and managed to steal expensive tools used in the construction trade. Some of the stolen items include; Laser […]
All variance applications approved
210 Co-op Avenue – Oliver Landing – requested a few variances on new phases of the development concerning access to the river for residents. Recommended by staff and approved by council. 6012 Kootenay Street – Oliver Kiwanis (Manor) – requested a phased in approach on development of the Manor built circa 1960. The first phase […]
Trending – warmer with moisture
"Hay there"
by John Chapman
Rest in Peace
Obituary: SALSNEK, John Michael Nature artist John Salsnek passed away at home on December 30th after a valiant battle with cancer, his wife, Stephanie, and beloved pup at his bedside. He is survived by his mother, sister, niece, nephew and extended 2 & 4 legged family. Private celebration to be held in his beloved Paw […]
2018 has arrived – by Marion Boyd
SOCS 2nd CONCERT OF THE 2017-2018 SEASON On Friday, January 19th a truly remarkable duo formed by 20 year old cellist Bryan Cheng and his sister, pianist Silvie Cheng will demonstrate their “virtuoso fireworks” and “impeccable technique” at 7:30 pm on the Venables Theatre stage. Known as the Cheng2 Duo (pronounced Cheng Squared Duo) they […]
Compost chat delayed for two weeks
The Regional District was expected to have a lengthy discussion Thursday on a future compost site. It has been doing this for almost 6 years without much success. First make a list of sites that might work: Marron Valley, Summerland landfill, Senkulmen Industrial Park and Oliver’s fairly small landfill. The first two areas say no. […]