The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be working with the owner of St Andrews Golf Course to reduce water levels in Prather Lake. Prather Lake, in the middle of the golf course, has no natural outlet. Forecasted rain and snow melt are expected to add even more water in an uncontrolled fashion. Before more […]
Updated story – RDOS to allow more water into Willowbrook
A bit of a rant, an opinion piece
Sometimes easier to tell a story this way: Went to RDOS Meeting today hoping for a story on rural fire departments (7) under the control of the Regional District. Meeting was delayed as reporters and a large contingent from Naramata Fire Department kicked out of meeting – so a lawyer could advise directors on “something” […]
Who turned the water off?
Did you know?
RCMP confirm a report of a break and enter at the Oliver Chevron station April first – but nothing appears to have been taken. In the week following people found that the Royal Bank cash machine was no longer there. Police confirm some attempts made to break into that machine – but the culprits failed. Our […]
Down the aisle
by Pat Whalley
HIDING THE LIGHT There are some expressions that we use all the time and maybe do not realize where they came from. Hiding one’s light under a bushel is one of them. A bushel basket was commonly used by farmers and fruit growers as both a measure and a container. Exactly what measure it was […]
Could it be true? – Fairview to open up next week
Photo Town of Oliver Reliable information the work of manholes and sewer lines will move around the corner to Station Street before the end of next week. This has not been confirmed. Paving of the road will take some time but having no restrictions and stops will be a pleasant change. The long delay of […]