Two local First Nations will receive a total of $290,000 in funding from the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) to develop environmentally sustainable energy plans and complete work on existing projects. Who will benefit: · Lower Similkameen Indian Band – $40,000 to determine feasibility and develop a business case for small-scale wind […]
Mayor asked to look into school fields' water rates
A letter to the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society from School District #53 has Mayor Pat Hampson busy organizing yet another meeting. The letter points out that the School District anticipates a water bill in 2011 of $35,000 for all school fields in Oliver and was seeking support from the Parks Department. Most water that is […]
Mayor asked to look into school fields’ water rates
A letter to the Oliver Parks and Recreation Society from School District #53 has Mayor Pat Hampson busy organizing yet another meeting. The letter points out that the School District anticipates a water bill in 2011 of $35,000 for all school fields in Oliver and was seeking support from the Parks Department. Most water that is […]
No – says area planning commission
RDOS Area C – Area Planning Commission has viewed an application to the Agricultural Land Commission for the exclusion of Todd Browne’s used car business property south of Oliver. (Oliver Car and Truck Sales). Mr. Browne did not appear for the meeting Tuesday but the APC decided to write a letter to the Commission stating opposition […]
Colourful culls
A creative look at links to the Fall Art Show
Fall Art Show and Sale IS COMING! Link to entry form Entry forms may be picked up at the Tourism Office (Visitors Information Centre) at the CPR station, Lauralee’s Treasure Cellar or by contacting Sally Franks at 250-498-0104. This show is open to all Artisans. You may also go onto the Oliver Community Arts Council […]
Today – the judges tour
OLIVER COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM BC COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM JUDGES VISIT EVENTS July 20/11 Tour of Oliver Area Part 1 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon July 20/11 Best Bloomin’ Garden Contest Awards Covert Farms 12: 00 Noon – 1:15 p.m. July 20/11 Tour of Oliver Area Part 2 1:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. July 20/11 Dinner […]
The Bloomin judges at Quinta Ferreira Winery
BC Communities in Bloom Judges Biographies Heather Edwards – Lead Judge & Christine Gooch (left) with local co-chair Betty Lou Trimmer-Bahnsen Oliver Communities in Bloom will be visited and evaluated on July 19, 20 & 21/11 by Heather Edwards and Christine Gooch. These talented judges have volunteered as have others from all over the province […]