Chief Dan Skaros presented with a commendation from the BC Government and the Office of the Fire Commissioner – for an act of courage August 28th, 2013 at the Centennial RV Park in Oliver in the rescue of 8 year old Cody O’Connor from a trailer filled with smoke and on fire. Commendation presented by […]
Friday ! Tickets !
PIB crossing – a dream?
A bridge crossing at Green Avenue in Penticton from the city to land on the Penticton Indian Reserve. What do you think it would cost to fund such a project covering four lanes of highway, a river channel, a hike and bike path and flood control berms. $10 million – ?? The federal government recently […]
Council News
Agenda material for today’s only Meeting: Delegations: 1st Oliver Cubs and Beavers use of Skagit Avenue for Junkbox Derby Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue – Grant in Aid request Presentation to Fire Chief Dan Skaros Other Business: Protea Properties 6613 Park Drive – variance permit application Bylaw 1330 – Subdivision and Development Servicing […]
Spring freshet – flooding concerns
“I think it is fair to say that every spring it is difficult to predict where and when it will flood within the region, but we are paying attention to the Twin Lakes, Willowbrook and Sportsman’s Bowl area this year. We also watch for activities in Similkameen River / Keremeos Creek, Chopaka and Tulameen areas.” […]
Going international – Kiwanis heads to Richland
The Kiwanis Club of Oliver does more than support the local community. For a number of years they have supported the SIGN FCI (Surgical Implant Generation Network – Fracture Care International). This organization provides support to Third World Countries who do not have the medical facilities we take for granted here in Canada and the […]
Soroptimists on tape
If you notice a video crew filming some of the local sights in the South Okanagan on Saturday, April 5th you’ll see the first steps in the development of a video presentation prepared for the Soroptimists of Osoyoos. This video is part of the Soroptimists’ invitation to the Soroptimist Clubs of Western Canada, to attend […]





