State the of art – sewer plant in Okanagan Falls unveiled today to a large crowd of local residents and visiting dignitaries from the Regional District. Above Dan Albas, MP and Former Area ‘D’ Director Bill Schwarz open the curtain to see plaque on the concrete wall of the 12 million dollar facility. The plant […]
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A report from the School Board chair
The Board of Education of School District No. 53 (Okanagan Similkameen) held their last regular Board Meeting for the 2012/2013 school year and what an exciting year it has been. We, along with our partners, developed a new district mission and vision statement as well as new vision themes and goals that will guide our […]
Make your car sparkle for summer showings
Now that the sun is shining and the mud is put away for the season, it’s time to think about making your car or truck sparkle! Jeff Rehbein, of Oliver’s Twinkie’s Auto Detailing, is booking now for both inside and outside car care – including a polishing service that will make your automobile shine like […]
Oliver police report
Phone & Mail Frauds: The Oliver Detachment has seen an increase in the number of people attending to our front counter looking for information on potential mail / phone scams. Contact any of the following – Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: www.phonebusters.com 1(888)495-8501 info@antifraudcentre.ca On June 25, 2013 an Oliver resident, living in the area of the […]
Summer open fire ban in effect next Monday
Effective at noon on July 8, all open fires are prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The prohibition will remain in place until Sept. 20 or until the public is otherwise notified. Specifically, prohibited activities include: · the burning of any waste, slash or other […]
Bird’s eye view
Thanks to Adam Sloan
Green green grass
“Down the lane I walk with my sweet Mary, hair of gold and lips like cherries. It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home.” I apologize for taking the same picture over and over – always gets to me on Black Sage Road as I return north. The way the creek valley goes […]
Prickly flowers?
Photo from the garden of Doris Lancaster