As we turn a corner on the Pandemic – let us all (especially the media) do stories on the systems coming back online – next Monday, then June 1st and even a School Graduation June 24th. With caution we open up, with plans and new procedures evident to customers. But lets shut off the fear […]
Oliver Park System re-opens in staged ways
As of May 15th, the Oliver Community Tennis Courts reopened for casual drop in tennis and pickleball play (no organized or league activities) for singles play or doubles with members of the same household. A full set of guidelines have been developed for before, during and after play to reduce the risk of transmission and […]
by Mike Monaghan
by Jeremy Cook
Owl at Sunset
by Klaudia Deschenes
Fairview Townsite – looking south Flaxseed Flowers
1.7 million dollars donated for CT scanner
Karla Krook, a medical radiation technologist, prepares for a CT exam with Robert Hurford at Penticton Regional Hospital. The South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation has launched a $3-million fundraising campaign to acquire a second CT scanner for PRH. $3-million CT campaign for PRH gets major launch boost A long-time community supporter is helping launch […]
BC Parks for BC residents – only
Campsites in B.C. provincial parks will be closed to people from outside the province this summer, as officials continue to adjust the rules to the coronavirus pandemic. BC Parks said in a statement on Thursday that non-B.C. residents who already have reservations should call before June 15 to cancel and receive a full refund. Reservations […]
Oliver RCMP detachment to get new commander
Blaine GERVAIS 1:10 PM (4 hours ago) Hi Jack, I’ve completed my term in Oliver. This provides an opportunity for another member to develop leadership skills. This member will already have strong leadership abilities, and be able to command in Oliver until a permanent Commander is put in place. Gervais and his family was assigned […]