Dear Editor Whether anyone will believe it or not, I am not computer knowledgeable. From time to time I have had a slight acquaintance with email, but only on my husbands computer, and for the last year trying to make his iPad do what it is supposed to do, I have been forced to learn. […]
Nurses vote for contract – limiting wage increases but better language
Nurses covered by the Provincial Collective Agreement have voted almost 85 percent in favour of accepting a two year contract negotiated by the Nurses’ Bargaining Association. The contract gives nurses the tools to reduce heavy workload, improve patient care, add more RNs/RPNs, increase your earnings and build your pension. It contains clear, enforceable provisions that recognize and […]
Well lit
If you drive at night on Fairview Rd. – you should notice the difference. I counted 21 lights on 21 poles between the Princess Avenue area and Spartan Street ( SOSS to Road 2 ).
Good light
Our MP drops in
Alex Atamanenko relaxes at an Oliver residence prior to a couple of meetings downtown. Our MP (Southern Interior) was asked to comment on a number of issues: 1. Fish Farm effluent issue: “I want to support in any way possible the concerns that local government has in connection with this issue that I have read […]
Cost of library services goes up with passage of budget
The Okanagan Regional Library board has approved a 16.6 million dollar budget for 2013, which increases spending by more than a half million dollars. ($538, 103) Executive director Lesley Dieno says it covers growing costs for buildings and staff, plus an additional $130,000 to provide both digital and print copies of magazines and books. A […]
Search and Rescue – request for help
Oliver-Osoyoos Search and Rescue will approach Town Council on Monday asking for a grant-in-aid/financial assistance on a number of options for a new facility that could cost close to a half million dollars on the north-east corner of the airport. In a letter to council, Robert Selsing, Chair of the Land and Building Commitee says […]
Tickets available
Phone Kristina 498-3646 or drop into OK Tire for the OES Magic Show tickets – event tomorrow evening at the Community Hall Phone Kevin at 498-9227 or drop into Hair Friends for Ducks Unlimited Dinner tickets – event tonight at the Community Hall