John Henry Wiersema passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on July 18th at 62 years of age. His courage and strength of character was never more prevalent than during his lengthy struggle with Cancer. He fought so hard for so long, giving us many years of “bonus time.” For that we will […]
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Today – this afternoon
Eastside Grocery in Oliver will be holding a Kids carnival and silent auction with all proceeds going to the Michaud family to help with fuel and living out costs. 4-9pm Eastside Grocery on 79th Street (Park Drive) Join the fun – make a donation
S.O. emergency room doctors say deal not good enough
Dr. Steven Evans, interviewed on camera by CHBC, says that a recent government announcement on ER funding is “pretty good” but the paperwork indicates that restrictions in funding could be a deal breaker. Dr. Evans, with a practice in Oliver say other doctors who serve at the ER (South Okanagan General Hospita)l are not likely to […]
Cash grants to local indian bands
Two local First Nations will receive a total of $290,000 in funding from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) to develop environmentally sustainable energy plans and complete work on existing projects. Who will benefit: · Lower Similkameen Indian Band – $40,000 to determine feasibility and develop a business case for small-scale wind […]
Mayor asked to look into school fields' water rates
A letter to the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society from School District #53 has Mayor Pat Hampson busy organizing yet another meeting. The letter points out that the School District anticipates a water bill in 2011 of $35,000 for all school fields in Oliver and was seeking support from the Parks Department. Most water that is […]
Mayor asked to look into school fields’ water rates
A letter to the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society from School District #53 has Mayor Pat Hampson busy organizing yet another meeting. The letter points out that the School District anticipates a water bill in 2011 of $35,000 for all school fields in Oliver and was seeking support from the Parks Department. Most water that is […]
No – says area planning commission
RDOS Area C – Area Planning Commission has viewed an application to the Agricultural Land Commission for the exclusion of Todd Browne’s used car business property south of Oliver. (Oliver Car and Truck Sales). Mr. Browne did not appear for the meeting Tuesday but the APC decided to write a letter to the Commission stating opposition […]
