OPEN BURNING NOT PERMITTED APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15 EACH YEAR. A burning permit entitles to you four (4) burning sessions during the calendar year. The Okanagan-Similkameen valleys often experience weather systems called inversions. An inversion makes the airshed susceptible to the build up of air contaminants that impact human health, visibility, and the environment. […]
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One beautiful start to a day
NOTICE TO OLIVER RURAL WATER CUSTOMERS IRRIGATION SEASON: The beginning of the 2019 irrigation season has been set for Monday, April 15, 2019. FERTIGATION: All users fertigating, adding chemicals, or using plastic mulch with drip irrigation must do so in compliance with Bylaw # 1351. Non-compliance is an offence punishable by a […]
Grass fire on hillside – stopped in it tracks
Time: Sunday 8:25 am OIB – 1000 block McKinney against hillside – grass fire contained by 3 units of Oliver Fire Department
by Pat Whalley
SHEDDING SOME LIGHT ON THE SUBJECT I really enjoy suspense books and stories but have you ever noticed that whenever the subject enters the scary room, they never put the light on? When I go out and know it will be dark when I come home, I usually leave the outdoor lights on and one […]
Praemonitus, Praemunitus
Adapt or Die Global Warming is not all about temperature. Temperature is between cause and effect – neither cause, nor effect. I’m not going to argue about cow flatulence, transportation, or particulates. Let’s get beyond that to find the fundamentals. The underlying causes are two: population and energy. Inseparable. Like thumb and forefinger. The effects […]
The Steele report
Today I would like to stress the importance of listening. No not to the news or the chatter of our neighbors. To voices much more important. We need to listen to the little voices that will be judging our legacy and telling future generations who we were. This came to mind last night when my […]
Condolences to the family
Obituary for the late Herbert Michael Joseph Wytinck July 6, 1944 – April 10, 2019 Herbert Michael Joseph Wytinck (Herb) passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 in Oliver, BC. Herb will be sadly missed by his wife Beatrice (Bea) Wytinck, daughter and son-in-law Sonya Wytinck and Paul Parker, grandchildren […]
Look for the necklaces
Picture in large format – use mouse to enlarge Thanks to Audrey MacNaughton for this close up of Big Horns having a rest in the sun