After a long summer of smoke, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is encouraging agricultural properties that are removing fruit trees and grape vines to grind rather than burn. Stumps, trunks and vines tend to smolder when burnt, sending off thick smoke. The Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys trap smoke creating problems for people with breathing […]

How to read chart # of visits the important figure Lots of hits but that does not translate into tractable ‘unique’ computers

Stelkia Ranch – volunteers attempt to save home Home not insured

Travis Allen Bolenback, 35 Volunteer Oliver Firefighter ( paid part-time staff  : Town of Oliver ) Employment terminated See previous story that outlines: a Criminal Code of Canada charge and what the court decided October 10th. Here is what is known: 1. Letter read at meeting of Oliver Volunteer Fire Department – membership gathering – […]

Many people have asked what happened Saturday…. or more importantly – WHY??? I could answer but I am a bit gun-shy. And yes u’all know I have my opinions. It is easier to say the voters made a decision. Hovanes out, Johansen in Is it a bit more complicated than that ? What are your […]

Field of Dreams

A message from Fire Chief Bob Graham Open burning will be allowed in rural areas of Oliver starting today October 15th This is subject to venting For the daily venting index phone 250 490 4125 before burning Inside the Town of Oliver Open Burning is by permit only for properties more than 2 acres There is no […]

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