To All People of the South Okanagan, As a person who owes her life to ER staff at South Okanagan General Hospital, I’ve been following the situation with our local doctors closely. I must say that I am a bit surprised that more people aren’t up in arms about the possible loss of our valuable […]
Archives for September 2011
Evans family wins big at Rock Creek Fall Fair
Jean Evans, entered 16 classes, placing first in 9 of these classes, also received a special prize of $15.00 from the Bridesville Women’s Institute for the Aggregate. Also received the Plaque and $25.00 donated by former Pioneer Oliver Resident Robert Smithers, of Midway, for the Aggregate. This is the second time I have received the […]
A time for everyone one at the Oliver Curling Centre
This is a place to meet people and enjoy the ageless sport of curling. The curling season begins October 17th and this season the choices have been expanded to include many varied leagues. Monday evenings a new corporate league will be started this year. Groups and businesses are invited to enter teams for some relaxing […]
Oliver Youth Ambassadors
Two visits – one to the fire hall in Oliver and earlier to Peachland for a two day Ambassador’s event. (l to r) Carly Craik with Gagan Ganger and Sierra Hammond. Missing is Nikki Brar for bottom picture. Opposite order in top picture. Pictures from the camera of Gagan Ganger
Shrike Hill subdivision approved by APC
A 100+ acre parcel of ALR land in the Shrike Hill area off McKinney road will go the Commission for a final decision. Applicants Brian Strobbe, Bev Leclerc and Mark Schroeder own the land but want to subdivide about one half of the land (23 hectares) off for for farm purposes leaving a hilly piece as […]
Loose gravel slows down back road travel
How mad are you? Will you write a comment with your name on it? I will forward all comments from Oliverites and others upset with Government/Argo/Contractors who have left a mess on the Fairview/White Lake Road. What was once a nice back road used by residents, travellers, cyclists, walker etc. has been reduced to loose […]
Road 18 and Road 9 being paved
Paving crews have finished Road 9 and (above) working on Road 18.
October 2 – Racing wrap up
Gary Dell from Wine Country Racing Association is shown here with two of Sunday’s top contenders. Phil Walter of Peachland took the Pro Bracket Fast div. with his 1985 Nissan truck. Tonasket WA’s Lee DeShaw and his 1929 Plymouth coupe took the trophy for Pro Bracket Division 53 vehicles lined up on Sunday September […]