Come along with the Oliver and District Heritage Society and the Oliver Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society on a field trip to Oliver’s Balancing Rock. You are invited to join Dr. Murray Roed, retired geological and engineering consultant, author of several books, and accomplished artist on a field trip to the “Balancing Rock” […]
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Road trip to Oliver’s balancing rock
Come along with the Oliver and District Heritage Society and the Oliver Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society on a field trip to Oliver’s Balancing Rock. You are invited to join Dr. Murray Roed, retired geological and engineering consultant, author of several books, and accomplished artist on a field trip to the “Balancing Rock” […]
Jesse Johnson thanks supporters
I was just wandering if you could put a thank you on the news to Burrowing Owl and The Sonora Room Restaurant for donating such an amazing prize worth $1,000 for Jesse to go to Summer Camp. The support was unreal and very much appreciated. And the winners are Lisa Waines and Ashley Moura who […]
Aboriginal student achievement recognized
OLIVER – The continued success of Aboriginal students in the Okanagan Similkameen school district was highlighted with a feast Wednesday to celebrate their achievements. In 2006, the school district signed its first Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement. Since then, academic results have improved steadily: In 2009-10, 85 per cent of Aboriginal Grade 4 students met or […]
A fun night at Rustico – bring a picnic basket
This event sponsored by Oliver Sagebrushers and features artists supporting the arts in our community. Come one – come all – Next Friday. This is a fundraising event for the Sagebrushers and the Quail’s Roost Gallery.
Two pieces of advice for Highways
Readers write in about highway concerns: While complaining about a White Lake/Fairview Rd…..here’s another road problem that needs addressing before an accident happens. It’s the invisible stop sign at 121st Street and #3 Road! Driving south on 121, the stop sign at #3 Rd is completely hidden by tree branches. It’s a T-intersection so you have […]
IBET group sweeps area ( US and Canada police teams )
1st Report People with surgical gloves and 3 vehicles in front of a house on the reserve on Mount Baldy Road (McKinney) Passed police cars coming down hill towards town. Several unmarked police cars off to the side of Camp McKinney Rd at about 10K up Earlier there were people down on the ground with […]
Moldova – part two – Ready set play!
How much fun can 120 kids have? Well, the group currently over in Moldova certainly found out yesterday, when they completed the reconstruction of the second activity playground. It was located at an orphanage, 40 minutes drive from the main city, Tiraspol, in the quasi independent region, Transnistria. This brings to a conclusion the Oliver […]