Lt. Governor, Mayor and a Chief Judith Guichon, Ron Hovanes, Jonathan Kruger Large crowd many speakers. Clinic constructed by students at Okanagan College. Project supported by Valley First Credit Union. PIB Chief said he had spent 8 years doing a project in the area many years ago for the Ministry of the Environment. Mayor Hovanes […]
Chief Shawn Atleo – resigns – complete text
“I have stated clear priority on the recognition of Treaty, of Indigenous rights and title, on the safety and security of our most vulnerable, and I have also made my priority on education for our kids plainly clear. I have said it is OUR TIME as Indigenous peoples, that we must smash the status […]
Road open to Mabel Lake – power restored
Update: 2:30 P.M. UPDATE: The North Okanagan Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has announced they are stepping down after days of hard work lead to the re-opening of the Enderby / Mabel Lake road. The road opened early this afternoon and power was restored Saturday evening. Roadwork continues to move towards a permanent re-opening of the […]
Today
Come and meet “Houdini” the Great Horned owl and friends and wish him a happy 15th Birthday at SORCO The South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls – 8965 Hwy 97 North of Oliver Annual Open House / Grand Opening of our new Clinic Sun May 4th-2014 10 am – 3 pm Ribbon cutting ceremony 11 […]
Today
Today
The Oliver Osoyoos Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society invites the public, to a plaque dedication ceremony at the Fairview Kiosk site on Sunday, May 4th at 2:30. There will be cake and coffee served. It is located near the intersection of Fairview and Willowbrook Roads, and has wonderful views to the South and East. […]
Dog that bolted after hearing explosions – found
George Filiatrault writes Thank you ODN for your help in finding Amber she has been located and has been returned to its owner. Again thank you from Kathleen My Golden Retriever, Amber, is missing. She was last seen running like crazy from the firefighter’s demonstration, having just bolted straight out of her collar. She was […]
Laird Smith – 1 year plus “Rural Report”
Laird Smith is younger than me but has a better memory. He brings a unique perspective to matters rural in Oliver. Laird reminded me that it has been about a year since we started publishing his reports on a fairly regular basis. It was actually April 5/13 when Laird responded to something I had forwarded […]