Oliver-Osyoos Search and Rescue was awarded a grant of $100,000 to build a truck and trailer station in support of search and rescue efforts. The funds are part of $5 million released province-wide through community gaming grants. “We are excited to see these investments take shape as they will have a profoundly beneficial effect on […]
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by lin brian
A Dog’s Life I cuddle my blanket whenever she goes. It’s lonely alone, as every dog knows. I wait in the silence for her to come home, for when she is here, I’m not alone. I don’t drink very much so I won’t have to pee. Peeing inside would humiliate me. But holding it hours […]
The Steele report
Tucked away in the pages of memory I recall how merchants went out of their way to decorate the stores for the Christmas Season. In recent years the tradition withdrew into a bit of a visual absence. At first many chalked it up to the cost of doing it. I spent the last several days […]
Pre-Christmas – about snow
Some people like snow I do. How about you?
Town likely to study Fairview Rd corridor through town – to address safety concerns
The Crime and Safety Committee decided to recommend – hiring a Traffic Engineering consultant that would look at various traffic calming & safety measures between the four way stop at McKinney/Park Dr, over the bridge, along Fairview Road up to Okanagan Avenue. Public Works will set up the speed reader to collect data along Fairview […]
Crime and Safety committee met today making recommendations to Oliver council
Items heading to Council for budget deliberations in the new year….. Bylaw Enforcement The committee recommends funding an (in-house) employee for Bylaw enforcement rather than a contractor The impact of the revamped bylaw enforcement in-house would mean a budget increase of approximately $80,000 from last year, mainly due to the increase in wages and […]
Almost 8 years ago – this story on ODN
UBC and UBC Okanagan plans a new geology campus in the Okanagan south of Secrest on the Willowbrook Rd. ( story March 23, 2012 ) Picture right – the present Picture left – the future Not much info out there on this project but pictures taken this morning show demolition work to remove structures and […]
Making Your Retirement Portfolio Last
Most people spend several decades slowly saving up enough to retire on. Once you get there, the focus shifts to ensuring that you won’t run out of money too soon, and maybe even leaving something behind for your family. The key to ensuring your funds won’t run out is to have a solid financial […]