Bill WEBSTER This amazing man, William Douglas Webster, who loved and guided us with wisdom, humility, wit and kindness, passed away on January 28, 2020 at age 76. Bill was born in Abbotsford on January 15, 1944 and was raised in Oliver. He was an Okanagan boy at heart, who loved sunshine, hot summer days, […]
Archives for February 2020
Time has not changed the game….
YOUTHS The youths complain and criticize, But little do they realize That youths before had done the same. Time has not changed the game. Each generation has its inventions That put a kink in nature’s creations. The inventors are seemingly proud and wise, But wait ‘til the youths criticize. The clothes, music, walk and talk […]
129% of normal – Okanagan area snowpack
Highest South Thompson 130% Okanagan 129% 2nd highest in province Lowest 87% Skeena Average in BC 110% Persistent wet weather through January has led to rapid growth of the province’s snowpack. The provincial average of snow measurements is 110% of normal, up from 84% of normal on January 1st, 2020. The snow basin index for […]
Arts booth – the place to drop in on – todasy
The WOW Trade Show is a great place to expand your mind. Whether it’s a seminar on laughter, or some free financial advice, or making connections at small business booths so are sure to learn something new! The Trade Show is on Saturday February 8 at the Oliver Community Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunches available. The arts council is offering THREE […]
Discarded needles and (sharps) not a problem in Oliver
Sharps Disposal Bins At the January 13, 2020 meeting, Town of Oliver Council directed staff to investigate the need for Sharps Disposal Bins with Public Works and Oliver Parks & Recreation. It has been determined that discarded sharps is not a problem in the community of Oliver. Each department noted that a maximum of 3, […]
Landfill fees to increase at RDOS sites including Oliver
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) operates the Campbell Mountain, Oliver and Okanagan Falls Landfills and the Keremeos Transfer Station. Fees for these facilities will be adjusted as of April 1st, 2020, pending approval from the RDOS Board of Directors. The RDOS is notifying customers of the proposed changes. These have not been finalized by […]
Condolences to the family
Diane Laurenson Diane Yvonne Marie Laurenson, born February 16, 1956 in Sudbury, Ontario, passed away at home February 5th at age 63 after a valiant 3 and a half year battle with mesothelioma. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 43 years, Gary, her daughter Kirsten (Kieran Adams) and her […]