What do you remember? ODN is in the middle of the muddle on a high water table in the River Rd, Horsetail Rd, Island Rd and Island Way area – north of Oliver. Local area resident Terry Schafer is concerned about flooding in a “fire season” year – not a flooding one. The Ministry that […]
Archives for May 2021
Better to be ……….a day early – how about some flowers ???
On the Sunnyside
Mothers and Magnets The list of things that mothers do for children is very, very long. On this Mother’s Day we acknowledge the huge debt we owe to all those patient, caring and self-sacrificing mothers who kept doing the right thing in spite of often getting no thanks in return. Hopefully you will be assured […]
Police investigating 2nd vandalism incident at Fire Training Ground
On the heels of the incident of vandalism of several cars at our training grounds, someone decided to torch several cars there. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the RCMP. Oliver Fire Department spokesperson Rob Graham is quoted in local media as saying : “Police did attend the scene and are currently investigating […]
Covid Friday
“With over two million doses in the arms of people throughout the province, our COVID-19 immunization program has significant momentum, and more people are getting their vaccine every day. “To date, 45% of those who are eligible have received at least one dose. For everyone who has received their vaccine, we thank you for doing […]
Down the aisle
Just before midnight – fire crews dispatched to Fruit Stand Blaze
Oliver Fire crews battled a structure fire last night on Highway 97 and Road #1. Heavy smoke and flame were visible on scene. Firefighters were able to make quick work on the fire. Crews were on scene for about an hour and a half. Power was disrupted in the area for about an hour and […]
” We have changed our minds ” – Update
Thursday May 6 – Penticton Directors of the RDOS Hospital District still upset with Interior Health but have reversed themselves and will pay $1Million of the $2.5Million capital cost for a Primary Care Facility in Penticton on Martin Street. Electoral E (Naramata) Director, Karla Kozakevich stated “We have issues with lack of transparency and openness. […]