Staff at the RDOS have decided to hold off on these meetings in Penticton and Oliver for a number of reasons: 1. Upcoming election November 15th 2. Area directors not available 3. All details for the meetings not yet ready. Chris Garrish, RDOS planner says this was a staff decision but the input of Directors […]
Forum on highway signage cancelled
Good turnout for Forum and Hearing on Tucelnuit project
Public Hearing October 14 held at Oliver Elks Hall Zoning Amendment Bylaw 1350.02 – concerning 7034 Tuc-el-nuit Drive The hearing was convened at 5:00 pm with the Mayor reading the mandatory Statement of the Chair. For the purpose of answering questions prior to the formal presentations, the Town’s contract planner, Chris Garrish, advised the audience that […]
Council report – Pat Hampson
Regular Council convened at 7:00 pm with a presentation our new Oliver Ambassadors. Kaylee Lesmeister, Anastasia Levant and Simi Mand thanked the Council for their continued support of the program; they expressed their eagerness to tackle a year of service to the Town of Oliver. Recently retired 2013-2014 Ambassador Cheryce Martine also brought thanks for […]
Meeting on signs cancelled
Eastlink curling centre upgrades safety equipment
Jim Cade, Regional Director of BC Senior Games Society, hands over a cheque to Eastlink Curling Centre President Dale Dodge in the amount of $700. The money is to be used to help pay for an external defibrillator that the Curling Centre purchased last year.
Seven candidates for Councillor positions in Oliver – pictures only
Last three candidates in the race for 4 seats on Oliver Town Council. Next week – bios and information supplied by the candidates. Lilly Zekanovic – first time seeking election in municipal politics Maureen Doerr – incumbent councillor Jack Bennest – incumbent
Large crowd of honoured guests
Minister of State responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada Michelle Rempel addressed a crowd during the 30th anniversary celebration of Community Futures Okanagan Similkameen yesterday at the Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence. Rempel, one of several honoured guests in attendance, praised the work of Community Futures for helping grow and keep the Canadian economy strong. […]