At Thursday’s RDOS meeting in Penticton – directors made a decision on just who will perform fire dispatch in the Regional District. That choice was Kelowna at a cost saving of $1.789 million. The majority of rural and municipal directors voted for the change. Fire dispatch has been done by Penticton Fire Department since 1990 […]
Adrian Dix to visit Oliver next week
ADRIAN DIX ( BC NDP Leader) will visit Oliver July 26th This is the confirmation of Dix’s schedule for Oliver TUESDAY 11:30-12:00 Noon Country Pines Mobile Home 12-12:30 Orchard/Cherry sorting Plant visit 12:45 Ballot Mailing Event – Outside the Oliver Post Office. Encourage people to attend … especially, those who haven’t yet […]
Arts info – Summer schedule
Arts Jam! Monday July 25 9:30 a.m. Quail’s Nest Arts Centre Iced teas and fresh fruit await you, as well as summer news. The Board has some exciting news about upcoming capital projects recently approved. Hint: Get ready for several makeovers at the Quail’s Nest! It’s been a busy upbeat summer with lots happening: awards, […]
HST – have you voted? Do you have a ballot?
British Columbians who have not yet received a voting package for the referendum on the harmonized sales tax have until midnight Friday to request one. Elections BC has mailed more than three million ballots to registered voters across the province, though not all residents will receive a package. Those not on the voters list, or […]
Vaseux – a dangerous life taking corner
A 52 year old Vernon woman is dead after an accident in the south Okanagan. The incident happened after 7 Wednesday night on Highway 97 at the Vaseux Lake corner. The woman and her 60 year old husband, who was driving the motorcycle north, lost control while rounding the curve and were ejected into southbound traffic and hit […]
CIB Garden awards
Awards presented by Brian Mapplebeck of the Oliver Community Arts Council. Winners: Gordon and Kathie Kirby – Best Overall Residential Yard (left) George and Anabela Goncalves – Best Outdoor Space (below) Lloyd and Veral Park (Veral only in small picture below) Best Commercial Outdoor Visual Appeal Roland and and Teresa Maurier (large picture bottom) – […]
Street party fundraiser – big success
Parents of Brittany – Shawna and Bernie Michaud want to thank the public, the donors, the sponsors and the volunteers for all the hard work in raising funds. Shawna – says its awesome how Oliver can come together to help when assistance is needed. The family is overwhelmed by the support. If you missed it […]
