The outpouring of grief and emotion has been gutwrenching and cathartic for us all. The loss of SOSS brought forth feelings that show that our school was a special place in the hearts of so many people in our community, across Canada and indeed around the world. Now that we are part way through the […]
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THE RIDERS ARE COMING TO OLIVER! Join us to welcome the riders and show your support at the Oliver Fire Hall between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm – Saturday September 17 Check out the Fire Trucks and bring your pennies for the penny drive enjoy a BBQ lunch – by donation ALL PROCEEDS GO TO […]
Good year celebrated this weekend
Heather Pitts (right) and her assistant Carol Ann Wager are celebrating the 1st Anniversary of the new store on Main Street. Over the course of the next few weeks – a number of events planned and specials announced – so come into the store and ask “what’s up?” – 20% to 30% off some fabric […]
In the Oakinacken – 1811 to 1860
Oliver and District Heritage Society and the Oliver Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society to co-host Fur Brigade Trail presentation Two hundred years ago in September, four men showed up in the Oakinacken to make fortunes in a trade that spanned the globe. Come join recognized authorities on the Fur Brigade Trails of the far […]
Oliver firemen get standing ovation
275 people packed into a small gymnasium in Oliver Thursday night to hear operational plans for 489 students without a complete high school to attend. Older parts of Southern Okanagan Secondary School burned to the ground Monday and portables will be used until newer sections of the 29 million dollar project can be brought on […]
