Chukars North of Osoyoos July 22, 2019 Native to the Middle East and southern Asia, the Chukar was brought as a game bird to North America, where it has thrived in some arid regions of the west. From late summer to early spring, Chukars travel in coveys, but they may be hard to see as […]

Fire in the trees in three separate spots – nothing more than a hectare in size…..at the moment Air resources seen would be an indicator of expanding fire. Strike Monday afternoon apparently which is accompanied with rain and cool overnight temperatures.

In the Lavender

Nearly half million $$ in water, roads, and safety improvements approved 2019 Capital Works Award – Council awarded the 2019 Capital Works’ tender contract that includes four projects to Grizzly Excavating Ltd. for the total project cost of $491,669.06 and directed staff to use $162,100 of Gas Tax money and $50,000 Capital Works General Reserve […]

Ipsos Public Affairs Citizen Survey – completed for Town of Oliver The approach undertaken was a telephone survey of adult (18+) Oliver residents, which included a test of cellphone sample. The overall results based on a sample size of 100 will be accurate to within +/-9.8%, 19 times out of 20. The final sample will […]

5:30 am Monday Ryegrass Rd south of Orchard Grove Lane (North of Miller Rd) Grey car shears off a power pole – vehicle left in orchard – no driver or witness. Fortis on scene to shut down power. EMS waved off, Oliver Fire Department and RCMP dispatched. No known injuries, No fire.

Decision on RDOS creating water service for rural consumers is delayed. Town of Osoyoos is asking the RDOS to create a service area for rural water – in a similar fashion as one for the North West Sewer Area. Barry Romanko told ODN Monday that the structural move is not to get rid of that […]