This message is to inform you that I will not be seeking re-election in the fall, and will instead be attending law school at the University of Toronto. As my program begins before my term is completed I will be resigning my position on Council effective August 8th. I will provide a more formal, though […]
Grind pile in Oliver – Less fruit?
Thank you to the community for taking an interest in our operations. Officially we are merely clearing a backlog of old bins that are beyond repair. They have no cash value and chipping is the cheapest and most environmentally friendly disposal method. We have an ongoing bin repair program and are also updating the inventory […]
Boonstock to remain dry – no appeal allowed
From Ray Tetzel, A/Deputy General Manager, Compliance and Enforcement Division, Liquor Control and Licensing Branch “The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch works hard to help each festival in B.C. – major or minor – have a successful liquor application while ensuring they still have the resources in place to protect the safety of festival goers. […]
Fewer apples? End of an era?
Press for larger Photos including banner by Roger Richardson at BC Tree Fruits in Osoyoos
Council report with Pat Hampson
Committee Meeting July 28th: 307 Park Rill Road: Mr. Walsh needs additional water for the 10 acres he is farming and wants the Town to consider providing irrigation from the existing irrigation system. Staff advised that since all the properties in that area are now on the Town’s twinned irrigation/potable water system thus freeing up […]
RDOS Public Notice (2)
We will miss you Joan.
Joan Sarell December 25, 1934 – July 26, 2014 Joan Sarell (née Roberts) was born in a house on the shores of Tuc-el-Nuit Lake in Oliver on Christmas Day in 1934. She was nicknamed ‘Birdie’ by her mother, because of her joy and her love of song. Her parents, Everal and Florence, had settled there […]
Police want help to locate suspect
Oliver – Police are looking to identify a suspect after local stores reported a scam that saw stolen goods returned for a refund. On July 25th, 2014, at 9:26 am, the Oliver RCMP received a report of a fraud and theft that had occurred earlier that week. On Monday, July 21st, 2014, at around 4:30 […]