With a full slate of officers and directors, four of them new, the Oliver Community Arts Council is ready for a creative 2017. The council starts the year with several new arts projects already in the works, a high rating of their year-end finances, and the highest ever performance award from the BC Arts […]
Back hoe missing from Argo pit north of Oliver
Details sketchy but ARGO has now confirmed a back hoe has gone missing at the “Best” pit on Tucelnuit Drive. Mostly likely taken over the long week. Readers to be on the look out this piece of equipment. Caterpillar model machine with numbers LO727 Sgt. Blaine Gervais of Oliver RCMP says: Theft was reported on Feb […]
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Heavy duty operation on OIB reserve involves border crossings
Update – some police still on the OIB reserve – neighbours a bit “freaked out” when looking out of windows to see armed SWAT squad members with rifles… A report out of Penticton says the house raided was owned by Alex Louie who was in court today on a weapons charge involving an incident at […]
Highway 3 near Bridesville a sheet of ice
Several semi-trailers in the ditch and ambulance reporting very dangerous road conditions. DriveBC: Vehicle Incident Highway 3 Both directions – Closed in both directions 20 km west of Rock Creek because of Vehicle Incident. Estimated time of opening currently unavailable, assessment in progress. No detour available. Next update 9am. Updated on Wed Feb 15 at […]
Throne speech lacks detail
Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon delivered a pre-election throne speech Tuesday in Victora that spoke glowingly of the government’s achievements and promised taxpayer relief. “British Columbians have worked hard. Your government’s plan to control spending, balance budgets, and pay down the debt has resulted in growing surpluses,” said Guichon in her Speech From The Throne. “That money belongs […]
Viewer discretion by Pat Whalley
Have you noticed just how many television programs have the “viewer discretion is advised” warning? Not just stories depicting scenes of violence and criminal actions but even talk shows seem to welcome bad language. I enjoy all types of cooking shows, especially competitions, but why do they need a warning for strong language? Has our […]
Downtown renewal seeks ideas
By ROY WOOD Got some great ideas about how to revitalize Oliver’s downtown? Then you need to come to the brew pub downstairs at the Firehall Bistro this evening and talk to the consultants who are preparing a plan to breathe new life into the downtown core. Two representatives from EcoPlan International updated town council […]