There is nothing like a change in season to change one’s outlook on life. You know summers over when the cover on the barbeque means there is a major change in food choices, Through the summer the old farm kitchen was full of the aroma of canning everything from peaches to dill pickles. Meals were […]
Archives for September 2021
More additions to SOGH
Interior Health improving access to hospital entrance OLIVER – Interior Health is creating three new emergency department drop-off parking stalls at the South Okanagan General Hospital in Oliver. From Sept. 27 – Oct. 2, excavation and paving will occur in front of the emergency department. During construction the entrance to the emergency department, which […]
Above average
On Monday September 27, Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue (OOSAR) received a call through the Emergency Coordination Centre, and tasked out by the RCMP to assist a group of quadders stuck in the hills southwest of Oliver. We responded with 10 members, seven were sent in on quads and utv. One member of the group was […]
Update: ” Without water, there is no Oliver ” says Mayor
Martin Johansen speaking to council Monday – says a water strategy is needed because of a shortage of water supply this year. “Without water, there is no Oliver” say the Mayor. The discussion centered around a new well, a plan to get grant money and to re-inforce bonds between the Town and OIB on cross […]
Town of Oliver – Council briefs
Water Quality Summary Report for August 2021 – The water distribution system is in the summer mode of operation using surface water for irrigation use, along with some ground water in System 2. All other ground water pumps are used for domestic use only. With the implementation of Stage 3 water restrictions that took effect […]
Pinned under tractor – airlifted to Kelowna
The Oliver Fire Dept. responded to a tractor rollover off Highway 97 Sunday at 5:50 pm. The driver was pinned under the tractor and quick work was made by rescue crews to stabilize the tractor and assist BCEHS with removing the patient. BCEHS dispatched an Air Ambulance and they were able to land close […]
by Rick Knodel
Was a solution for Afghanistan ever intended? When the coalition forces pushed the Taliban and al – Queda out of Afghanistan it became necessary to find a governmental solution for this country. The coalition for whatever reason decided to repeat the failures of past regimes and try to mold the country into their image. This […]
by Pat Whalley
Maybe I am dim-witted but I do not see the point of electric cars. The idea of everyone driving clean running vehicles makes sense but how on earth are we going to find the power to charge them all? If the government target is not to produce any more gas guzzlers by 2035, how do […]