On August 11th, 2018 at approximately 12:15 am Oliver RCMP were conducting patrols within the town and observed Tyler Newton, who is well known to police and is on a curfew, riding a bicycle in the area of McKinney Road. Members immediately arrested Newton and upon searching him located a weapon as well as drugs on […]

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Rabbjot is 15 years old and just completed 9th grade. She and her family have lived in Oliver, BC for 14 years. Her family consists of her two loving parents and one younger brother. She enjoys playing sports, her favorite being soccer. In the future, Rabbjot plans to become a pilot because she loves to […]

As of Aug. 14, there were 566 wildfires burning in B.C., with 29 evacuation orders affecting approximately 3,050 people (1,521 properties), in addition to 48 evacuation alerts impacting approximately 18,720 people (9,359 properties). The extended weather forecast calls for continued hot and dry condtions, with risk of thunderstorms in some parts of the province. Currently, […]

Update: Minister Catherine McKenna will be providing an update to Parks Canada representatives about the project on Aug. 17 in Penticton during a closed-door meeting. (Editor’s Note to poll at right – it seems a lot of consultation taking place with advocates for a park and little or none with others) ***   Early talks […]

Jennifer is a very family oriented girl. She lives with her parents and her younger brother and spends lots of time with extended family. She is 16 years old, and will start Grade 11 at SOSS in September. Her favorite subjects are Social Studies and Humanities courses. Jennifer likes sports, as well, and plays volleyball at […]