Oliver Daily News on the prowl this Sunday morning and found the new Mayor-Elect Martin Johansen in a quiet neighbourhood in the Meadows – outside dealing with his truck. He lives in a brand new home with his wife and son. I asked are you happy? He said he was. I asked why he did […]
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Candidate who lost her seat – unhappy….says…… result ‘ugly’
Maureen Doerr, a small retail business owner, 7 years on council. On Saturday Doerr ( Johnson ) finished 111 votes behind newcomer Aimee Grice – meaning fifth in a 4 person race. In an interview Sunday , Doerr described the campaign as “ugly … there was a lot of vindictiveness. … It was social-media driven and there was a […]
Editorial comment – Trail study flawed
white line on bottom of pix is the KVR rail bed – black spots near Haynes Ranch – “the lagoons” – a wonderful canoe trip in the fall. The Government of BC (owner of KVR rail bed) spent a lot of money on a study with one recommendation. 1. ‘Don’t go there’ – ride your bike on […]
Terms of office – defined in new Town policy
Fire Chief Bob Graham told Oliver Daily News that the term of office of Fire Chief has been extended for a three year period beginning January 1st. The Deputy Fire Chief’s term will be two years beginning in 2019. This allows for a staggering of end times for each senior officer because of continuity. At the end of […]
Land you own….but cannot use ??
Link to EBB study and it’s recommendations
Oliver’s new voice on council
Aimee Grice said in an interview Sunday she thinks her work over the past year in the community is what paid off in her win. “People see me as someone who is approachable and they feel they can talk to me.” She said fears about crime in the community will be at the top of […]
Stolen
Truck – camper not on it – stolen in Oliver Details – Green 2010 Ford F350 diesel four wheel drive. New winter tires on, and chains inside, any of which they might try to sell off. If you see it anywhere – call RCMP ( 250-498-3422)Crimestoppers or this number of owner seeking its return 250-498-4014 […]
Did you see a cop this weekend?
Impaired Driving and Cannabis Enforcement (Penticton, Keremeos, Osoyoos, Oliver) Following the recent legalization of marihuana, members of the RCMP South Okanagan Traffic Services (SOTS) conducted an enhanced impaired driving enforcement campaign this weekend. The aim of the campaign to remove any alcohol or drug impaired drivers from the roadway. All SOTS members are trained in SFSTs (Standardized […]