The Town of Oliver has announced the hiring of Ash Regner as Fire Chief for the Oliver and District Fire Department effective December 19, 2024, marking a historical departure from the part-time nature of the job up until now.
Snowy weather conditions last week made for very slippery sections of road with the notorious corner on Hwy. 97 beside Deadman Lake claiming three cars on the morning of Friday, Jan. 19.
The Oliver Fire Protection District presented the Town of Oliver with a cheque for $356,698.95 covering half of the cost of the purchase of a new fire truck for the Oliver Fire Department.
It’s the new year and our civic leaders are looking ahead with many objectives and goals in mind to make our communities a better place to live.
Two ladies walked (and danced) away from this year’s Fireman’s Ball in Oliver sharing the $12,000 jackpot. Britney Brown and Marnie Valla purchased a ticket together and “lady luck” was with them.
Now that the Oliver Fire Department responds to medical calls, members are kept much busier.
Current members of Oliver Fire Department celebrate the 100th anniversary.
This year has been very busy for the Oliver Fire Department. Highlights include a helicopter crash and a major wildfire.