…sure you take lots of pictures. Forty-five people attended the “Mexico 20/20” sponsored by the Friends of the Oliver Library on Wednesday evening. Ray and Anthea Pitt and Val Friesen showed photographs of some of their favourite places and things that keep them returning to Mexico again and again to the appreciative audience. Questions and […]
Archives for October 2011
Today – at 8 a.m. – hurry
School trustee forum to be televised
The Oliver Community Arts Council has agreed to host an all candidates meeting for those persons nominated for a School Board position in Oliver. Wednesday November 2 has been chosen as the date with the location the Quail’s Nest Art Centre 34274 – 95th Street near the airport. The event times are 7-9pm. Speeches, questions […]
Get well Linda
The completed work above – earlier story below. Great work Linda – it should be shown. Lovely detail and fine colour. ~~~ It is a painting I am making for my daughter Lindsay, it will be a Swallowtail butterfly on a thistle when done. My grand-daughter’s name is Phoenix, she’s 4 and a budding artist […]
Interesting result on blog poll – get involved
The heart of the town is many places to different people. It could be the old school, Main Street, Park and Recreation complex, Tuc-el-nuit Lake, vast vistas of grape fields or orchards loaded with fall apples. No matter. Take a look at the POLL question and spend some time commenting if you wish on how […]
Social services workers ratify agreement
Members of the Community Social Services Bargaining Association have ratified the agreement reached with the Community Social Services Employers’ Association under the government’s 2010 mandate. This agreement covers approximately 14,000 employees, working for more than 200 contracted agencies, who deliver services to British Columbia’s most vulnerable citizens. Government announced its intention to control spending on […]
Now back to the sports desk
Hi Jack Message here from SOSS Field Hockey Coach Ian Gibson. Oliver is hosting the Senior Girls Field Hockey Valley Championships on Monday. Anyone is welcome to watch the games of course; perhaps there are Oliver-ites who have never seen a field hockey game played before that would like to come & watch. If SOSS […]
Saturday fibre fest
Some photos of last year’s Slow Fibre Fest may tempt you to visit the one upcoming! Desert Sage Spinners & Weavers present Slow Fibre Fest Saturday October 29, 2011 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Penticton Seniors Centre 2965 South Main, Penticton Whether you’re there to shop or just there for the experience, there is […]