The applicant: Baljit Aujla, the farmer The agent: Carl Buckendahl, the contractor The location: 33207 Highway 97 (west side) 2 kms south of town Variance requested: To allow for a reduced interior parcel line setback for the construction of a packinghouse. Issues: Neighbours say the area is plagued by problems caused by owner including noise, […]
Oliver APC selects absent member as chair
The area planning committee for RDOS Area C met for the first time since being appointed for the year 2012 by the Regional District Board. It dealt with one land matter – more on that later. Bill Michael was selected as Chair, Vice Chair Jay Martiniuk, Secretary Sara Bunge. The APC hears land matters and […]
Question for you
This hall is just a Starbucks away from you. Where is it? and what is its history? A better bigger picture later.
Ladies win top honours at the Oliver Combined Bonspiel
left to right Joyce Kuzyk, Rita Logan, Wanda Casorso and Barb Casement Photo by Paul Eby Ok Photo Lab It came down to a last rock angle raise to out count a well guarded enemy rock on the edge of the four foot – curlers will understand how difficult this can be. The shot was […]
Budget 2012 released
Budget 2012 lays a firm foundation for the future, putting British Columbia on the right path to eliminate the deficit, protect public services, and build a more competitive economy that attracts jobs and investment, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon announced today. Budget 2012 shows the deficit forecast for 2011-12 improved by $594 million over second […]
Government to privatize liquor distribution
Today the Province announced it intends to approach the private sector to see how liquor distribution in B.C. can be delivered in a modernized and cost-effective manner. The Province will conduct a Request for Proposals to transfer the government-owned and operated liquor distribution branch warehouses in Vancouver and Kamloops to the private sector by 2015. […]
Tickets still available
4th Annual Oliver Rotary Scotch Tasting Event Fairview Mountain Golf Course Saturday February 25 7pm Cost $50 per person (non drinkers $40) Prices above include appetizers Guest Host: Martin Lewis Tickets: Beyond Bliss, Royal Lepage and Fairview Mtn. Picture source: Wikipedia
Free skating paid for Lions – highly successful
Linda Schaffrick appeared as a delegation at the Oliver Parks Meeting Monday to say that the Lions Club has had a very good year at the arena concession stand and wants to provide FREE public skating next season. 50 to 70 people are taking advantage of the free ice time and what money is saved […]