$$$ to fix The Ditch high on UBCM to-do list By ROY WOOD Oliver council will pull out all the stops trying to get help from the province with the permanent repair of the irrigation canal that was badly damaged more than two years ago. This year’s Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention is slated […]

The Similkameen area (Hedley/Olalla) is mourning the loss of regional director Elef Christensen, who passed away suddenly Saturday at the age of 74. He was in indeed a character. Christensen was nearing the end of his second term as the rural Area G representative for the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen. “Elef was well known […]

A report of large tree down on Rockcliffe Rd – Damage more severe at Fairview Mtn Golf Course – tall poles on the driving range fell over or pulled over by guide wires connecting the nets. 4 poles damaged including one from a previous incident in which top was knocked off. Other reports of lines […]

2:30 to 4:30 am – If you were up you would be treated to a light show. Mostly sheet lightening, lots of wind but thunder not that pronounced. Fire Calls: Oliver Volunteers called to Fairview Rd and Willowbrook Rd – nothing found on a call on wires down and a tree ‘fully involved’. These pictures […]

Saturday – Lion’s Park Thanks to all the volunteers – Oliver Parks and Recreation Happy Birthday Barb.

At Oliver’s Community Park “In the summertime, when the weather is fine”, Oliver has music on their mind. And the Music in the Park concert series, courtesy of the Oliver Community Arts Council, has it all lined up. Live music fans gather every Thursday evening at the Oliver Community Band Shell. Concerts kick off at […]