By ROY WOOD Oliver council this evening adopted its strategic plan for the four-year term members were elected to in November. Council met with staff twice in January to rank and prioritize all the things that it wants to accomplish and to develop an action plan to reach the goals. Also included are the “Mayor […]
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Council adopts plan for 4-year mandate
Mattes breaks tie in referendum vote
By ROY WOOD As expected, Councillor Dave Mattes cast the deciding vote this evening in favour of Oliver council asking the federal government to hold a referendum on the question of a national park reserve in the South Okanagan. The vote came after Mayor Martin Johansen used a provision of the Community Charter to […]
28 units proposed for Spillway Road site
By ROY WOOD After 14 years standing empty, the fourth quadrant at the Casa Rio condo complex on Spillway Road south of the hospital may be headed toward development. A permit request was presented to council tonight from Kelowna-based HB Land Company to build seven fourplexes over the next few years on the northeast […]
Extension on consultation
Parks Canada says it will extend the public consultation period on a proposed national park reserve in the South Okanagan-Similkameen by two weeks. In a news release issued late Monday, Parks Canada says the extension will allow groups an opportunity to submit views on the proposed boundary and provide input on management of the lands. “Parks […]
Greasewood Ave – fire’s aftermath
Sought – one safe cracker
Finding answers can be difficult What is your caption for this picture Oliver Tourism Association runs the Visitor’s Info Centre It was down for a spell for holidays and a bit of cleanup set to re-open February 14. CLOSED signs still posted. This is the 25th ?? Maybe too cold Cleanup – a slow project […]
So you thought fresh California veggies and fruit are expensive
We were shopping at Gelson’s in Rancho Mirage, California. Gelson’s is described as a “gourmet food market and deli”. There was a very nice display of these apples and of course, I had to buy a bag!! They cost $4.99 (US) a pound. Do you think they were picked and packed in Oliver??? Cheers, Ted […]