District of Summerland – Agenda Monday December 8th Item 8.1 broken into three motions Agricultural Land Commission Exclusion and Inclusion Applications Recommendation: THAT the Agricultural Land Reserve applications to adjust the ALR boundaries (a. include and b. exclude land), be withdrawn. Both motions passed on a vote of 5 in favour one opposed (Councillor Peake) […]
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Deliberations – Oliver Town Council
Council decided to move forward into the new year with Local Government Leadership Academy training for elected officials – January 20-22 in Kelowna. Council agreed to place $9000 in the 2015 budget (for discussion) on a Strategic Planning session and report by an outside consultant/facilitator. Council made it clear that no decision has been […]
New council begins work in Oliver
Left to right: Councillors Rick Machial, Larry Schwartzenberger, Maureen Doerr, Mayor Ron Hovanes, Petra Veintimilla, Andre Miller and Jack Bennest. (Press picture for larger) Newest member of council Petra Veintimilla swears oath of office. His worship, Mayor Ron Hovanes, wearing chain of office, swears oath of office Monday night in Oliver Council Chambers. Photos […]
Positive relationship with the police in your community
Osoyoos RCMP Osoyoos Elementary Dare Graduation On December 8, 2014 the Osoyoos RCMP held a DARE (Drugs Abuse Resistance Education) graduation for 46 grade five students of the Osoyoos Elementary School. For the previous 5 weeks the students attended 2 DARE classes per week learning how to make wise and healthy choices as well as […]
Letter to the editor
Editor: This letter is directed to the person who robbed the Oliver T-2 recycling depot recently. Are you aware of the honesty and courtesy the owner and employees of this local business extend to their customers? Have you ever considered the valuable service they provide to the town, surrounding area, and the environment as a […]