ODN has been informed by one fire official and one bylaw officer that a property north of the Elks Hall on Bank Avenue has been the subject of much concern, complaints and enforcement proceedings. The property is owned by an absentee owner, has been rented in the recent past but has been deemed a problem […]

Oliver Fire Department called to Sumac Drive Sunday with a complaint that orcharist using a group of burn barrels. Pictures taken, fire put out and a heavy fine. Folks it is suppose to be common knowledge or common sense – NO opening burning in the middle of a provincial emergency and local bylaws that restrict burning etc. […]

Global Event: Total Solar Eclipse Local Type: Partial Solar Eclipse, in Kelowna Begins: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 9:13 am Maximum: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 10:25 am 0.86 Magnitude Ends: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 11:42 am Duration: 2 hours, 29 minutes

John Chapman – parade photos (including banner) submitted. Thanks to Audrey and Joanne for their contributions. To Richard and Marlene – you are both correct the picture that started the contest was the Mayor and the Fire Chief in a BC Sheriff’s van. Thanks to the driver Scott.  

Entry forms for the upcoming Fall Art Show & Sale (FASS) are already flying in from local artists. The Oliver Community Arts Council mounts the popular event on Saturday September 30 and Sunday October 1.  The show and sale runs jointly with the Festival of the Grape at the Oliver Community Centre, making it one […]