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STAGE 3 WATER RESTRICTIONS For Immediate ReleaseJuly 29, 2021 Stage 3 Water Restriction Take Effect July 30, 2021Stage 3 Water Restrictions take effect July 30, 2021 for water system userswithin the Town boundaries and portions of RDOS Electoral Area ‘C’ (ruralOliver). Residential Users – One Day Per Week:Odd numbered houses – WednesdayEven numbered houses – Friday Agriculture, Commercial and Industrial Users:At Stage 2 users were asked to reduce 30% – the Town is asking these users to continue to reduce irrigation use for farming, commercial and industrial use. Agricultural customers (farm status) may continue to water to maintain the health

INKANEEP CREEK WILDFIRE For Immediate Release July 19, 2021 Emergency Operations Centre – Level One The Town of Oliver has activated its Emergency Operations Centre to support a wildfire within the jurisdiction of Osoyoos Indian Band. The Town is working with the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen and Emergency Management BC. Currently there are some properties within Oliver that are on Evacuation Alert. To view the Evacuation Alert area see attached. TOWN OF OLIVER PROPERTIES 5950 BLACK SAGE RD 6094 BLACK SAGE RD 6172 BLACK SAGE RD 800 SPILLWAY RD 802 SPILLWAY RD 820 SPILLWAY RD 852 SPILLWAY RD 862 SPILLWAY

STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT For Immediate Release July 14, 2021   Town of Oliver Water System Customers and Rural Irrigation System Users   Stage 2 Water Use Restrictions are now in effect for Town of Oliver Water System customers. This includes properties within the:   – Town of OIiver   – Portions of RDOS Electoral Area ‘C’   Under Stage 2, residents are asked to restrict their irrigating to two days a week using even and odd house numbering as a guideline. This applies to all In-Town and Rural water customers that use domestic groundwater and surface

REMINDER — STAGE 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN EFFECT For Immediate Release June 30, 2021 Town of Oliver Water System Customers and Rural Irrigation System Users Town of Oliver Water System Customers and Rural Irrigation System Users are currently in Stage 1 water restrictions that affects outdoor watering only. Residents are asked to restrict their irrigating to three days a week using even and odd house numbering as a guideline. This is for In-Town residential water customers and Rural customers that use irrigation surface (canal) water for domestic groundwater for watering. Odd Numbered Houses – Monday, Wednesday and Saturday Even

OLIVER CRIME WATCH For Immediate Release May 19, 2021 Oliver Council Contributes $8,000 towards newer vehicle Oliver Crime Watch received $8,000 from the Town of Oliver to financially support the purchase of a newer vehicle. Mayor Johansen joins Oliver Crime Watch out on patrols in the community and agrees with Crime Watch that the existing truck previously donated by the Town no longer meet their needs. “Oliver Crime Watch does important work for the community and surrounding Area C, said Johansen. “The volunteers support the work of the RCMP through their regular patrols and setting up Speed Watch programs”. Shirley

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER For Immediate Release May 19, 2021 Town hires Ed Chow as Chief Administrative Officer The Town of Oliver is pleased to announce Mr. Ed Chow as its new Chief Administrative Officer effective July 5, 2021. “One of Council’s highest priorities is to select a qualified CAO for our community, said Mayor Johansen. After a rigorous interview process it was clear Ed has the knowledge, experience and leadership skills to achieve Council’s strategic priorities and continue to advance the Town of Oliver forward. We look forward to working with Ed and are confident he will make an excellent