On 2012-10-03 members of the Oliver RCMP Detachment attended to a residence located in the 38000 Block of 71st Street, Oliver, BC as a result of a report of a possible impaired driver. On arrival at the location uniformed members discovered the unoccupied and insecure suspect vehicle. Observed in the vehicle were two long barreled […]
Fire department called to hedge fire
One look at the picture. Two men with hoses. Lots of smoke this afternoon when a hedge bush ignited on Spartan Street north of the old Fairview School. Fire Department called but the event was over before they arrived. The fuel was gone.
Easy as 1-2-3 hair free
Graphic material by Kickstart Printing
Fernando Gil Nunes passes
Fernando Nunes October 13, 1947 – September 30, 2012 On Sunday September 30, 2012, Mr. Fernando Gil Nunes of Oliver passed away at the South Okanagan General Hospital. Prayers will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday October 4, 2012 at Christ the King Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by […]
Insult to injury
Mike and Leigh Johnson cleaning up rubble at site of recent fire at EZ Fuel, north of Oliver. Owner Terry Feeny says insurance will cover a lot of the damage done. Fire believed to have started by arsonists. Feeny says he just discovered that thieves have cut out a large amount of copper wire that […]
Surprise
It’s early morning, you are driving the kids to school. You cross the bridge and bang – a front wheel falls off and down goes the car. Not a good day for the driver and I am sure the kids were shaken by the experience. Won’t speculate on what happened.
Wow Wally
“Thought you might like to know, October 3rd 1973, I went into business here, 39 years as a grocer in Oliver. Has been a great time” – Wally Brogan – Oliver Super Valu
In progress
“Work will be done Thursday. We have to make sure we have locates and all parts in stock before we dig.” – Shawn Goodsell – Director of Public Works Corner of Veterans Avenue and Earle Crescent – broken water line turnoff valve.