Legal chronology of the Roger William case Treaty Process Context BC government has reached 31 non-treaty agreements, more than triple the original commitment. Specifically, since 2006, B.C. has reached more than 200 agreements relating to the land base with First Nations, both through the treaty process and non-treaty agreements such as revenue-sharing agreements, which can […]
Travellers to be affected with new landing strip
The City of Penticton is warning air travelers that some flights into the South Okanagan this summer will be rescheduled due to paving of the main landing strip. Colleen Pennington, Economic Development Officer for the City says she was caught off guard by the news of this disruption during the busy event season. Air Canada […]
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New CAO (Town Manager) hired in Oliver
Hiring of New Municipal Manager (Chief Administrative Officer) The Town of Oliver is pleased to announce the hiring of the new Municipal Manager (Chief Administrative Officer). Ms. Heidi Frank will take on her duties with the Town of Oliver on August 18, 2014. Heidi brings with her a strong local government background. We look forward […]
Editorial
I sat through a school board meeting last night and to be honest not much news there. At the end – a question period for the local teachers union rep and myself. We asked about literacy, funding and the present labour/management dispute. All trustees made one important point. They do not like what is going […]
Graduation day today – letter from a teacher
Congratulations SOSS Graduating Class of 2014. You did it! And I am so proud of you! Thank you for asking me to speak at your Graduation Ceremony. It is indeed a great honour as I have been your teacher, your confidant, your chaperone, your guide, your director and your friend these past five years. I […]
Letter to the editor
Would you please post my “kudos to the Town of Oliver for their quick response to reports of puncture vine”? The public works guys were out dealing with it early this morning after I reported it yesterday afternoon. The seed pod in the photo sent came out of my neighbour’s dog’s paw this morning. Ouch! […]