First Nations Summit leaders are pleased that, what has traditionally been known as “Orange Shirt Day”, has been established as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal day of observance to honour the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. This is an opportunity for all Canadians to pause and […]
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Truth and Reconciliation Day – part one
Talon Baptiste Student artist OIB I bought this award winning painting years ago and cherish it.. It is on my wall along side a portrait of Francis Baptiste.
The Steele report
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 […]
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 […]