Chair The chair is a relatively modern device for commoners. It was for Kings and such. People sat on the ground then on cushions long before everyone might have a chair. A chair is to sit upon where the back remains vertical, the thighs horizontal, the shins vertical so the feet rest on the floor. […]
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Giving to charity in India and at home in Penticton
Karnail and Bachini Sidhu have lived in Penticton for 48 years after immigrating to Canada from the Punjab in northern India. They and their family have made a significant donation to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation’s campaign to provide medical equipment for the Penticton Regional Hospital expansion. Karnail served as vice-president of the committee […]
Do you own a Ford….truck… 350 ???
Over the last 24 hours the Oliver RCMP has received two reports of theft of Ford F350 trucks, both have taken place in the early morning hours. One of the vehicles was recovered but a number of high value tools were stolen from inside of the vehicle. Oliver RCMP ask that any owners of Ford […]
Secrest Hill Rd – open to 1 lane traffic
MOTI – Vern Lange: Will be open to all traffic 7:30 am April 11th Caution – some construction underway for a few more days Traffic control in place Vern Lange
Update: 4 party agreement to fund housing for ER doctors at SOGH
Council in the Town of Oliver has agreed to fund a share of the cost of housing for locum doctors and visiting physicians attending South Okanagan General Hospital – Emergency Department. According to Mayor Martin Johansen a budget of $2700 to $3600 per year has been set aside as a cost to the Town. Osoyoos […]
Inaugural meeting of “Public Safety” committee
Town of Oliver Community Safety and Crime Prevention Committee about to morph into a larger SO Public Safety group after a 90 minute meeting at Oliver this morning. Committee will add a representative of corrections branch and Osoyoos RCMP. All communications to be from chair, Oliver Mayor Martin Johansen Members at large: Pat Hampson Michael […]
Problem – elm seed bugs? Seen any?
These bugs are not a concern for the health of elm trees, but they have become a nuisance pest, similar to boxelder bugs, by entering homes and buildings in the spring, late summer and fall. Unlike boxelder bugs, these pests can emit a pungent smell, similar to bitter almonds, from their scent glands. The […]