Water Matters Rise and Report At the March 11th closed meeting, Council resolved to release the legal opinion regarding the Role of Water Councillors at the Council table. After further discussion, Council will now allow Water Councillors to attend open meetings with the jurisdiction to participate in water matters only and remain at the […]
Archives for 2019
by Marjo Koskinen
You people think I am just an ugly duck – ling or a small motor boat Quit polluting my habitat ,,,,,, will ya?
New – news about old history at ODHS
New Executive Director and Curator for the ODHS Oliver & District Heritage Society (ODHS) has some new and returning faces this year. Julianna Weisgarber was selected as the new Executive Director and began her new role on January 2nd. Julianna previously worked as the ODHS Collections Manager, and spent four years training and supervising staff […]
Oliver Town Council – briefs
Earle Crescent Rehabilitation – Council directed staff to obtain a full design for the Earle Crescent Rehabilitation project which would include one-way traffic between Veterans and Kootenay Streets, a bumpout and crosswalk at Hillside Street. The tender will be split into two components for funding consideration by Council and staff are to start consultation […]
After a 3 months ‘down time’ – Visitors Centre set to open Wednesday
Board: Jennifer Busmann, Jill Lawson, Carol Sheridan, Ravina Johal, Danielle Hutton, Campbell Kearns, Christopher Temos and Lindsay Odgen Staff: Rhoda Brooks, Jenn Nelson “The Board of Directors is looking to make some strategic changes to operations moving forward. To ensure that the organization can grow in a way that will best benefit our members and […]
by Jesse Norton
My father , Greg Norton, spent most of his adult life being an outspoken advocate for wildlife and agriculture – spending countless hours of his own time being our voice in these fields. You could not meet a more passionate or ethical person on either subject. When he passed away in February 2018 – my […]
Process flawed – 4 million $ spent so far to con the locals
Editorial Comment From: South Okanagan Preservation Society (SOSPS) is following up with the public and media on recent events regarding the proposed National Park Reserve. SOSPS attended a meeting on Feb 25th of various organizations such as the BCWF, BCCA and various national and provincial park administrators. The meeting was a rescheduled event, after Parks […]
“Mom has died on earth, but is alive in heaven”
Long time resident and retired BC Telephone employee Catherine Joan Potter (nee Leake) died Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at home. Joan was born April 30, 1927 on her parents farm at Aylsbury, Saskatchewan. Joan was predeceased by husband Robert (Bob), son Lee and brother Doug. She is survived by her sons Ross (Sue) and Vance […]