SOUTH OKANAGAN CONCERT SOCIETY – ALEXANDER SEVASTIAN Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine myself writing the following words, but here they are!  I just heard an exquisite performance of  Mendelssohn’s Scherzo played by Alexander Sevastian on the accordion.   Yes.   You read it right.   The accordion.   And yes.   I said exquisite. Sevastian, born in […]

We had a great day with Minister Abbott.  We began touring Osoyoos Secondary School, toured SOSS, heard a presentation from the SOSS leadership (Link Crew) students and toured Tuc-El-Nuit Elementary School. The Board had an opportunity to meet with Minister Abbott during lunch and they highlighted initiatives, successes, and unique factors across the district in […]

Local photographer, historian and former teacher found this at home – a memory of an early grade for him. Interesting 1953 was my first year in Oliver primary school – Grade 1. For locals who went to school back then we would like you to comment on what came before 52-53 for annuals and when […]

Martin Cattermole is running for a seat on SD #53 for Oliver. Cattermole joins the following in the race: Tracy Hunt, Rob Zandee and incumbent Tamela Edwards. Martin Cattermole has headed a committee raising funds for Frank Venables Auditorium for several years.

Cameron, Evie, Sally, Marilyn and Leza – the painters from Sagebrushers

Just passed a car at 6:25pm –  hit tree north of Oliver by Owl Rehab. Paramedic was driving by. No one hurt. Lloyd and Carrie