WORLD AIDS DAY This year Canadian Grandmothers have launched a wonderful book, “Powered by Love” that is already a critical read for anyone who is working on HIV&AIDS policy and funding internationally. It puts grandmothers at the heart of the response to AIDS and gives voice to their expertise in sub-Saharan Africa at the frontlines […]
Salmon return – not ALL doom and gloom
Fall 2017 surveys of kokanee in main valley Okanagan Lakes show fluctuating numbers, according to Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development biologists. The Wood Lake kokanee population continues to demonstrate signs of recovery after poor in-lake conditions led to a significant increase in mortality rates for kokanee of all ages in […]
by Brenda Shaw
Locked in the Vault…Emergency Measure Failure When I started working at the Kelowna and District Credit Union, I was taken on a tour of the building. It was two stories high and had offices on the main floor that were tucked in here and there. Upstairs was the boardroom, lunchroom, washrooms and an open air […]
Investigation to proceed ?
At about 10 minutes to three Monday afternoon – the Oliver Fire Department responded to a report of a trailer/structure fire. On Snowbrush Street – just north of Rd 4 (east side of street) First arriving officer confirmed that there was a trailer fully involved. 2 pumpers and 1 water tender responded with 13 firefighters. Fire was […]
End of October – class size and enrolment in School District 53
Editors note: Statistics, damn statistics Elementary School population appears down by 18 and Secondary school population up by 33
When, where, why ?
Council report
Oliver Town council meeting today and tomorrow with regular business and the second go at the water and sewer budgets. Today: Council has approved a $3000 grant to the 232 Bighorn Squadron, Air Cadets – a part share of a $35,000 cost of 42 solar panels at a unit price of $700. The squadron has […]
The lake – what are the possibilities
Concept Plan in the works Discussions underway Have your say Rotary Park & Beach is located at 6759 Lakeside Drive and includes a beach, picnic area, playground equipment, and washrooms. A number of issues had been identified, and the section below identifies a variety of potential solutions for each which have been discussed thus far. […]