On May 20, 1873, the House of Commons passed the act establishing the North West Mounted Police. But it was really the notorious robber, Billy Miner who was responsible for this Police force coming to the West. In May 1906, Bill Miner, along with two companions, held up a train. The authorities were alerted by […]
Archives for 2018
Is Testalinda real – yes government documents say so!!
Update – Suspicious grass fires – brings out two FD
5pm Sunday afternoons brush fire was located in a ravine past Road 22 behind a vineyard above the ‘cottages’ on the east side of osoyoos lake Crews were notified of the fire around 430 in the afternoon. Firefighters from both Oliver Fire and Osoyoos Fire responded. BC forestry was notified and had no crews available […]
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Back to school – caution – take extra time
Notice from Town of Oliver Fairview Road to Bank Avenue Construction works continue to upgrade water, sewer, storm water and road on Fairview Road. The majority of the work will continue on to Station Street to Bank Avenue. The project started on February 15, 2018 and will continue to June 2018. Progress has been […]
Warm and wet week
Rest in peace
Obituary for Lionel Vincent Conant October 23, 1934 – March 30, 2018 On Friday, March 30, 2018, Mr. Lionel Vincent Conant of Oliver passed away at Moog & Friends Hospice House after a two year battle with cancer at the age of 83 years. He was predeceased by his brother Bob Chretien; mother […]