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Open burning season closes April 15, 2021 Open burning season closes at midnight on Thursday, April 15, 2021 in the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS). The closure is outlined in Bylaw No. 2898, 2020, a bylaw to regulate open burning within five RDOS Fire Protection Areas of Anarchist, Kaleden, Naramata, Okanagan Falls, and Willowbrook. If […]
Updated info – on Fire in the forest
First reported early Wednesday by ODN Date of Discovery 2021-4-13 Suspected Cause Person Approximate Location Mica Creek Estimated Size (HA) 1.70 Stage of Control New April 13,2021. At approx. 2010 hrs, The Oliver Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a “Football Field” sized fire on the East side of Osoyoos lake in […]
Steve Nemeth – honoured for 20 years of service
The Oliver Fire Department would like to congratulate Steve Nemeth on his 20 years of service with the Oliver Fire Department. Steve continues to serve the community with the same level of hard work and dedication as he has for the past 20 years. Thank you Steve!! Chief Bob (right) awards Steve Nemeth (left) with […]
Covid-19 at Sen Pok Chin
Interior Health says Oliver Sen Pok Chin School Potential exposure: Apr. 1
Where ?
Cotter Ranch off Willowbrook Rd.
Over the weekend
From Wrigglesworth, Don On Friday April 9th at approximately 1140 pm, Oliver RCMP were conducting patrols of the gas stations north of town and observed a black Infinity G6. A traffic stop was initiated and the vehicle failed to stop and took off at a high rate of speed, south on Highway 97. Vehicle appeared […]
New rules for business outbreaks in BC
Workplace Closures Starting April 12, 2021, orders may be issued closing workplaces where public health investigations determine transmission of COVID-19. A closure may be in effect for 10 days or longer to stop the transmission. For complex workplaces (e.g., large construction sites), a closure may be restricted to areas where transmission has occurred. When a […]