Two attacks on Corrections staff since Minister toured the facility last week. A staff member at the Okanagan Correctional Centre near Oliver is recovering at home after being violently assaulted by an inmate on Tuesday. The male officer was attacked in a living unit where he was sucker-punched from behind and knocked to the ground, […]
Work to begin soon on shoring up the river banks near Oliver
Shaun Reimer, section head of public safety and protection with the Ministry of Environment says Okanagan Lake water levels are being drawn down but there are implications downstream, such as eroding riverbanks. He said riverbank protection work will take place next week, as a response from “extreme erosion” that occurred last spring. “We’re probably going […]
Osoyoos Museum wants to move – in a 20/20 fashion
Keeping competitive
Apple, cherry and other tree fruit growers throughout the province will be able to update aging equipment and infrastructure while increasing their marketing and research efforts thanks to a new $5-million Tree Fruit Competitiveness Fund announced today at the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association annual general meeting. “This fund will help family-run orchards and the sector […]
by Pat Whalley
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS It was Christmas of 1985 and we had company from England. Dave’s parents Ray and Gina had invited some very old friends with whom they had shared many happy years. Unfortunately, a couple of days prior to their arrival, several of us came down with the flu’. A […]
A long life remembered…..
In Loving Memory of Mary Ferris Mary (Elliott) (nee Bell) December 19, 1916 – February 6, 2018 On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, Mrs. Mary Ferris (Elliott) (nee Bell) passed away peacefully at Sunnybank Centre in Oliver, BC at the age of 101 years. Mary was predeceased by her parents Eugene and Katherine Bell; sisters Rosy, […]
Green light expected for another season of airport race cars in Osoyoos
Good eye David – this was a snap capture of agenda material. Shall advise Town of Osoyoos.
Weekly update
The Oliver RCMP responded to the following calls for service over the last week: Motor vehicle incidents (Traffic complaints and motor vehicle accidents), various Assaults, Suicidal Persons, a Sudden Death, Thefts, Break and Enters, Unwanted Persons, Unspecified Assists and Assist General Public calls. Investigations of Note: February 9th Theft from insecure vehicle – wallet stolen. […]