Report of grassfire at Area 27 Oliver Crews from Oliver Fire Department rush to the area to find the large plume of smoke visible from downtown had disappeared. Not sure exactly what happened but no danger. Picture is large format – press to enlarge watching truck head to a known location and reporting that the […]
It is official – Oliver’s Main Street parade is a GO
Parade Marshalls Pat Whalley and Tony Munday Oliver Parks and Recreation says sufficient volunteers now lined up for the parade. More needed. If you can help phone 250-498-4985. The decision to stick with the “old route” for this year – which starts at Police Station and ends at the Library – following a route down […]
Bushes cleared behind food bank
Town crews clearing an area immediately behind the Oliver Food Bank on Station Street. Food Bank recently broken into by persons identified as having been occupying the bushes in that area.
Altocumulus
Altocumulus clouds are mid level clouds that are made of water droplets and appear as gray puffy masses. They usually form in groups. If you see altocumulus clouds on a warm, sticky morning, be prepared to see thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Shot Sunday by Carolyn Tipler
Great shot
Grandson Brett rappelling down to cave about 27 klm from Fernie Submitted by Ernie Race Photo by Phil Race
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Update – crime stats
Update – ODN checked with Stats Canada If it is a rural detachment – there is not distinction between a rural area or a town of less than 5000 persons In the case of both Osoyoos and Oliver – the stats are Town/Rural and not broken out To add some fuel to story for the […]
Condolences to the family
Obituary for Aline Marie Jeanne Bostrom 1956 – 2019 On Wednesday July 24, 2019, Mrs. Aline Marie Jeanne Bostrom of Oliver passed away quickly after post cancer surgery at the age of 63 years. She was predeceased by her father Adrian Boire. Aline will be fondly remembered by her loving family including husband Allan Bostrom; […]