Obituary for the late Billy Balaski   September 12, 1934 – December 7, 2018   Billy is survived by his wife Grace Balaski (Oliver, BC). three stepchildren: Sandra Watson (Gordon), Red Deer AB, Kelly Melnyk (Jocelyn), Edmonton AB, Mark Melnyk (Gail) Fort Saskatchewan AB, along with seven step-grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Peter […]

Indigenous students in B.C. are completing secondary school at the highest rate in history with increased supports and an improved, modern curriculum that accurately reflects the history of Indigenous peoples in British Columbia. “For too long, Indigenous students in B.C. were held back by a school system that didn’t reflect their history, honour their communities […]

Consider this schedule as an “ASK” some adding to be made to it and some cutting prior to a final look and passage by March of 2019 Now add to this what taxpayers in the Town of Oliver are to pay Source documents: RDOS budget meeting November 30. Another budget review this Thursday.

Raw data is interesting – it carries no explanation – it just makes a statement. 2010 – 68 people 2018 – 85 people Implications more office space, more transportation 25% staff increase in 8 years Request for almost 6 more people to be hired in 2019 Largest increase by department: Public Works, Development Services, Community […]

True Engineering offers the Town of Oliver three scenarios (choices) of what it could to: a. Fix the syphon damaged in 2016 and b. Qualify for a large $ grant programme that could help with the project. Council choose Scenario 3 ( cost outlined below with an add on of contingencies fees ) On December […]

$654 donated to the Knights of Columbus food drive for those in need. Left Dale Dodge with partner Wayne Danbook standing with the School Principal Patsy-Anne Takacs Students from Tuc el Nuit School presented the cheque. I was checking list*

Excellence honoured at Contractor of the Year Awards Paving The top honour for paving in British Columbia was given to Peter Bros Construction Ltd. for its work on the Highway 97 CN railway tracks to Kiskatinaw Bridge project near Dawson Creek. The 68-kilometre project was delivered on budget and on time, and included incorporating 20% […]