HIDING THE LIGHT There are some expressions that we use all the time and maybe do not realize where they came from. Hiding one’s light under a bushel is one of them. A bushel basket was commonly used by farmers and fruit growers as both a measure and a container. Exactly what measure it was […]
Archives for April 2018
by Pat Whalley
Could it be true? – Fairview to open up next week
Photo Town of Oliver Reliable information the work of manholes and sewer lines will move around the corner to Station Street before the end of next week. This has not been confirmed. Paving of the road will take some time but having no restrictions and stops will be a pleasant change. The long delay of […]
Creek checkup – Thursday
From the south Testalinda Creek running well Hester the same Tinhorn appears dry at Road 9 Mountain runoff off west hills appears to have stopped – no further action on Sumac, Rd 5 or Sunflower – roads open – buts lots of damage Reed Creek – flow is contained, not heavy, Togo is a trickle […]
Park Rill run off enters Sportsman Bowl – increased flows
“The creek was overflowing its bank and to save the road and relieve the pressure on our neighbors, we put in culvert across the road and trenched the side of the road taking the water down to the road instead of diking the creek and sending all the water into the neighboring properties. Because the […]
Register at Oliver Parks and Recreation
April Programs – few spaces left, register now! Active Art (2-4 years) Is your little one too active to sit during a typical art class or craft? We have the perfect solution! This physically active art class includes a variety of unique ways of throwing, stomping, popping and car racing, to create beautiful art! […]
Letter to the editor
From: Michelle Weisheit, chair – Willowbrook Water Committee What a day mixed with emotions yesterday was. After more letter writing, phone calls, begging and pleading the west Carr cres culvert was removed. Residents were happy believing that this might help our dire situation. Our sense of euphoria was very quickly snubbed out. Within 30 minutes […]
Listening – National Conservative leader speaks to locals
Packed house at Venables Theatre foyer Wednesday night. Below: Andrew Scheer sitting down with the Grassland Coalition to hear concerns about the proposed National Park Reserve. Scheer left the event better informed about that issue, and would look into the matter in greater detail in the future.