12:15 pm Wednesday Crews of Oliver Fire Department still seeking to control fire on steep hillside above the Highway at Secrest Hill Rd – east side. No one injured No structures nearby
Archives for 2020
New chief at Willowbrook Fire Department
June 2020 Tony Iannella, former deputy elected as Fire Department Chief following retirement of chief Patrick Lantz. After 15 years (to the day) of dedication to the WVFD, Pat has decided it is time to hang up his gear Pat has always been committed to this department and his community….No matter the time of day […]
Rumour confirmed
Oliver – Firearms stolen during break and enter at Canadian Tire store. On June 13th, 2020, at 3:30 a.m., a male suspect broke the glass front door to the Canadian Tire store in Oliver, BC. Once inside the store, the man was able to enter a locked firearms cabinet, in which he removed four firearms […]
$620 each time you are caught – put the phone down
South Okanagan Traffic Services (SOTS) based out of Keremeos is utilizing creative new methods to detect drivers using electronic devices. Distracted drivers can expect to be detected long before they ever see a police car or an officer in uniform. Using a variety of disguises, including officers in civilian clothing, spotters are radioing ahead to […]
Ribbon cutting – not far off
Bridge Park Metal statue installed Fountain installed Bike fix unit installed Just a bit more polish…. and
Wednesday – All the best Oliver Grads
Southern Okanagan Secondary School in Oliver, which has a graduating class of 85 kids. They will be split into two groups for separate ceremonies, one outside and one in the atrium.
Local hospital receives funds
A great big “Thank You” to members of Soroptimists International (SI) Osoyoos who stopped by South Okanagan General Hospital to present a $5,000 donation. Teresa Fortune, manager of clinical operations at SOGH, (centre) received the cheque from SI Osoyoos members (from left) Sherrie Bridden, Joan Wilson, Darlene Neufeld, Shirley Corley-Rourke, and Gloria Ellingsen. Also on […]
Sani-dump OK’d for airport land near mall
By ROY WOOD Oliver will finally get a RV sani-dump after council this evening approved about $120,000 in funding for excavation and other related work. The dump, where recreational vehicles can empty their grey water and sewage tanks, will be located on about 10,000 square feet of airport lands just behind the Canadian Tire store. […]