This is a long read but may be of interest to some. It predicts the changes we and our children will see in the next 30-50 years – that can, will, might affect seasonal temperatures, growing seasons, floods, fires, and super hot temperatures. Drought is one of the concerns and the effects of […]
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Cloudy skies – some sun on the weekend
To fix or replace? Repairs and modernization required
A number of people met Tuesday to discuss the future of the Oliver Arena which functions fairly well but is getting older – day by day – and that brings with it maintenance costs that escalate over the years along with – keeping up to “code” standards that change over time. Mayor Martin Johansen and […]
Large budget for Area C – small turnout for public meeting
Picture really says it all. One reporter, two staff from RDOS, and Regional Director Rick Knodel…. and yes two local residents did show up well after the start time and stayed to the end. Both from Willowbrook where there has been concerns about rising land assessments, taxes and the cost of running a hamlet far […]
Local youth is off to provincial finals – he rocks
Eric Waller, Jacob Martin, Tyler Antunes, Zack Kuechle (missing: Rhett St. John) This past weekend at the Thompson-Okanagan U18 Playdowns in Kelowna, Team Antunes earned a berth to the U18 Curling Provincials being held in Parksville from Mar 17 – 22, 2020. Team members are Tyler Antunes (Oliver), Zack Kuechle (Penticton), Jacob Martin (Summerland), Eric […]
“I am tough on crime”….. says new top cop
Arrived….. a new Police Chief to serve as leader for all South Okanagan-Similkameen RCMP detachments – from Princeton/Keremeos to Summerland south to Osoyoos. Welcome Brian Hunter – a 26 year veteran of the force – the latest in a string of Superintendents and Inspectors who have administered 6 detachments, a traffic division and all the […]
Condolences to the family
Obituary for the late Penny Louise Rivera August 5, 1945 – February 8, 2020 Penny passed peacefully on February 8, 2020 at the South Okanagan General Hospital surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. Her positive attitude and contagious smile persevered until the end and will be remembered […]
Shots fired – man arrested in Oliver
Oliver 2020-02-12 10:29 PST File # 2020-02-12 Police arrest man after shots fired outside pub in Oliver. On February 9, 2020 the Oliver RCMP received a report shots had been fired outside of a pub on Main Street. The incident occurred at 1130pm on February 8 but was not reported until the following morning. Witnesses […]