Sixty years ago in the grader room –  the box boys were busy hanging empty boxes on the moving hooks in the air overhead, so that the packers would have them available anytime they needed them. The apples going on the sorting tables were a mixture of good, bad, solid red, not so red, slightly […]

  You can watch this on video – go to www.osoyoos.ca Osoyoos had appealed to the Census Bureau on the 5000 population figure that triggers increased costs to the Town. The number came down a bit but not enough. Motion to sign RCMP policing contract – staffing and other costs to move from $376T to $953,000 for six […]

Close to 500 residents came to learn about the new Automated Cart Program at the Open House held on February 3 at Oliver Elementary School. Residents were able to meet with staff to learn more about the cart program. They were also able to see and feel the waste, recycling, and yard waste carts first […]

As BC works towards the federal timeline for legalization of non-medical cannabis in July 2018, the Province continues to set policy direction to meet the needs and expectations of its citizens. “As a result of months of engagement, additional research and analysis, we continue to build the Province’s regulatory framework and have set policy direction on […]

Angelene Solien, 22, appeared in Penticton court Monday January 29th and pled guilty to assault with a weapon ( a car ), possession of stolen property under $5,000 and failure to stop at an accident. Solien was sentenced to serve 58 days in the Okanagan Correctional Centre north of Oliver and given 1 year of probation […]

Up the Hill

The Branding Blueprint and Usage Guide project is well underway. Targeted research and workshops have been held and the next step is to get the community involved to share their input. Tony Munday of Munday Media & Design is the lead contract holder on this project. “The best people to engage on the brand identity […]

From Neil Seidler We went to the information meeting at the school Saturday. “There will be no up front fees or charges when you receive your new carts.” True, but there is a “$5.00 PER YEAR” additional cost for 5 years starting in 2019. Or is that going to be turned around and add up […]