Nov 21, 1929 – Aug 13, 2011    Robert Gordon Abbott passed away peacefully at the age of 81, with his loving wife May of 31 years by his side. Bob will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his in laws, Daughter, Roberta Lee Abbott and (Dave) of Gananoque, Ontario.  Brother; Richard (Lois) Abbott, […]

Four out of eight ladies chosen to represent the Community of Oliver for 2011-2012. Judged best to represent the community (l to r) Gagan Ganger, Sierra Hammond, Loveneet (Nikki) Brar and Carly Craik. The picking of 4 versus 3 came as a surprise and outgoing Ambassador Julie Martine literally had to give up her tiara for the fourth […]

Top: John Slater, MLA helps Festival of Tomato organizer Shelley Covert with the very heavy top prize for Top Chef at this year’s cooking event. Below the winner, Chris Remington Chef at the Hooded Merganser in Penticton.

Sarah Simon – Merritt, Paris Sanesh – Kamloops and Freda Zhang – White Rock joined in on the festivities at the Friday night Oliver Ambassadors Ceremonies.

Oliver Daily News is happy to sponsor some of the seating for the crowds today at Covert’s Festival of the Tomato. On now til midnight. Below Willowbrook’s June Reynolds tries her hand at tomato throwing – out in the playing field.

Do you want to jump out of an airplane at 10,000 feet? Try it at the airport.  

With best wishes for her career as an operatic soprano, Kiwanis Director Bill Dallamore presents Jena Moore with a cheque for $1500 towards the coming year’s tuition expenses. Jena will enter her final year of training at London’s prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama this fall. She has received many awards, including the 2009 […]