In the last couple of months someone walking their dog in the Rockcliffe area has been doing the right thing by picking up the doggie doo in a bag, but then, for reasons unknown, are just tossing the bagged doggie doo into the bushes or even worse into the irrigation ditch! One of the favorite […]
Water projects could receive funding
The Okanagan Basin Water Board is now accepting applications to its 2013 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) Grant Program. The program, in its eighth year, has $300,000 available for projects that conserve water or improve its quality. Eligible recipients include non-profit community groups, local governments (regional districts or municipalities), and irrigation or improvement districts. […]
Oliver police report
On December 06, 2012 the Regional GIS Unit working out of the Oliver Detachment in conjunction with the Penticton Detachment Drug Unit and uniformed members of the Oliver Detachment were successful in executing a Drug Search Warrant at an Oliver residence which culminated in the seizure of cash, 1.4 grams of cocaine (packaged for sale) […]
B.C.’s Grade 4 students among world’s top readers
VICTORIA – B.C.’s Grade 4 students are among the world’s top readers at their grade level and had the highest average score in Canada, according to a just-released international report. In 2011, 45 countries and nine Canadian provinces took part in the Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS), one of the world’s most influential […]
Death of senior in Summerland care home to be investigated
VICTORIA –The BC Coroners Service has confirmed it is investigating the death of a 91-year-old man who died on Dec. 7 after family members found him seriously ill at his care home. Alfredo Bonaldi died late on the evening of Dec. 7 at Penticton Regional Hospital. He had been in hospital since Nov. 25 when […]
Puppet Show at library Wednesday Night at 7pm
The great Reindeer Rebellion – December 12th – 7pm A Puppet Show and Story Time for ages 4 to 10 Crafts, goodies and prizes – Christmas at the Oliver Library – Free
Tuesday report on Council Business
1. Public Hearing Tuesday night 7pm at the Elks Hall ( 477 Bank Avenue ) on new bylaw to regulate land use in Manufactured Home Parks 2. Delegation at Monday’s Council Meeting – Sgt. Ken Harrington who told councillors that the Oliver detachment is operating without 4 constables in its full compliment of 7 on- […]
North or south? – give the experts a chance at this
Photo by John Chapman