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Parks and Recreation Society proposing a 1.49 per cent budget increase
With the draft budget approved at the most-recent Oliver Parks and Recreation Society board meeting, it’s now time to take a look at the numbers. The proposed budget contains a 1.49 percent increase over the 2016 budget. While the Society indicated operational costs have been maintained in the proposed budget, there is an increase – […]
Poppies on sale this coming Friday
Royal Canadian Legion poppy campaign on hand at Oliver Town Council Monday to present dignitaries with a poppy. Photo submitted
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Council moves toward more transparency
By ROY WOOD Council progressed toward its goal to “enhance government transparency,” with the approval of paperless agendas, an upgraded town website and webcasting of council meetings. In a report to council Monday, corporate officer Diane Vaykovich said the proposals come out of a review of the town’s strategic plan and will result of a […]
Rare occurrence
This isn’t a very good picture because I took it through a window. This lamb was born just a week ago. Very rare occurrence! I noticed this ewe was laying down by the house for a couple of days – I thought she was sick and might not make it. She wasn’t sick, she was […]
TEN students rock to anti-bullying/youth empowerment messages
Tuc-el-Nuit school students enjoyed a super high-energy concert by two time Canadian Country Music Award nominated recording artist, Ryan Laird. The cross-Canada ‘Bigger than That’ concert tour aims to teach students important messages about anti-bullying and youth empowerment in a fun, interactive, kid-accessible format. Special thanks to the Vaseaux Lakefront Resort, which offered free accommodation […]
New jail will stretch RCMP resources
By ROY WOOD The already stretched resources of the Oliver RCMP detachment face further strain as the opening of the new provincial jail promises a significant jump in police calls. The local commander remains confident the detachment will receive a requested increase in staffing, but time is running short. The Okanagan Correctional Centre north of […]