Snowpack Snow basin indices for May 1st 2018 range from a low of 69% of normal in the Stikine to a high of 264% in Upper Fraser West (Table 1 and Figure 1). Overall, the province has well above normal snow pack for May 1st. The average of all snow measurements across the province is […]

Spring Training Seminar 2018 There were 26 different events going on each one was repeated 8 times. There were 75 fire departments in attendence including 3 from Alberta and 1 from Washington State. 71 other departments from around BC 16 of the training events were taught by Oliver firefighters and another 3 were assisted by […]

Rotarian Russell Work presents cheque for $2000 some of the proceeds of the recent successful annual auction, the Rotary Club was able to support this local charity. Photo submitted

Art Walk blossoms in Oliver’s downtown   Oliver’s arts community is ready to celebrate spring. The Wine Capital Art Walk blossoms with vibrant colours in the 6200 block of Main Street (between School and Bank Avenues) from Monday May 7 to Thursday May 10. Seasoned artists in the full bloom of their talent and some […]

As the Provincial Spring Training Programme winds down at Oliver – local members invited to spend some time Sunday learning about the threat of LNG on fire. It was pointed out by trainers from the BC Justice Institute that fires from Liquid Natural Gas are rare in this area – no ferries here and trucks using […]

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) has placed 60 properties in the Faulder and Meadow Valley area under Evacuation Alert due to the potential of overland flooding from Darke and Trout Creek water systems. A full list of properties and map are included in this document. The Meadow Valley and Faulder area […]