Drought conditions in B.C. range from level 0 to 5, with 5 being the most severe where adverse impacts to socioeconomic or ecosystem values are almost certain. The Kettle River watershed, Salmon River watershed, as well as west and east Vancouver Island, are currently in Drought Level 5. Some smaller watersheds in the Thompson-Okanagan region […]
Archives for October 2021
Thursday should be nice
School District 53
Diagnosed cases of COVID-19 increased among 5-11 year-olds in British Columbia (BC) during the first two weeks of the school year, primarily in regions with lower community vaccine coverage. The case incidence within these younger age groups peaked in late September and is now trending downward. The increase of COVID-19 cases in September […]
Hike and Bike Turkey on the loose
Other captions ? Photographer is a well known – unknown turkey An adult male turkey is called a “tom” or “gobbler,” an adult female is called a “hen,” a baby male is a “Jake,” a baby female is a “Jenny,” and a baby is named a “poult.” In the farm business, a turkey under 16 […]
Latest over the weekend Covid 19 stats
VICTORIA – As of Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, 89.2% (4,133,755) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 83.4% (3,865,096) received their second dose. In addition, 89.6% (3,877,031) of all eligible adults in B.C. have received their first dose and 84.1% (3,635,581) received their second dose. […]
New pickleball courts to be built in 2022
Total project cost $140 thousand – funded by Local fundraiser $40 thousand Grant $42.5 thousand Parks and Recreation budget for 2022 $60 thousand The Oliver Sport Court Development project will add new asphalt surface area at the east end of the current tennis courts by “hospital hill” to house 4 new Pickleball courts, repair and […]
Circle Drive fire
A Time to be Thankful On Thursday, October 7 2021 there was a house fire that resulted in loss of our home and the life of our sweet cat, Willi. My thoughts turn to those involved in saving the home from complete devastation; it is unlivable but some personal items are able to be recovered. Through […]





