This photograph is one of 17 SOSS Graduation photos that were donated to the Archives in 2003 by Mr. Gibson c/o SOSS. Several accruals were received through the years.In March of 2010 the archives also agreed to provide safe storage of school photographs, including annual class group photos and retiring staff pictures while SOSS was undergoing renovations. […]
Archives for 2011
Hunter needs your support
Hunter Miller’s world changed dramatically for himself and his family shortly after his 12th birthday. The Oliver youngster was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and is currently being treated at BC Children’s Hospital. Hunter was just about to start his final year at Oliver Elementary School (Grade 7) and his second year of Peewee hockey with […]
Library meeting next Tuesday
Secrest Gravel
We had a brief story the other day about back wood roads (secondary rural roadways). This picture submitted by a reader shows the work in progrss. Some concerned expressed about the need for such work at this time. See elsewhere for more info on roads being paved near wineries.
Smooth riding on rural roads says MLA
OLIVER – Increasingly busy rural roads that lead to some of B.C.’s best wineries are getting an $800,000 asphalt resurfacing, meaning smoother, safer rides, and easier access for everyone from locals to tourists to transport truck drivers. Why this matters: · Timely resurfacing increases safety by reducing cracks and potholes while extending the life of […]
A bag at the door
Volunteers from various community groups hope to collect enough food to replenish the Oliver Food Bank with non-perishable food items. Donation bags have been distributed to various homes in Oliver. Simply fill it generously with non-perishable items (like canned meat/fish, canned fruit/vegetables, peanut butter, baby formula/baby food, rice, whole wheat pasta and sauce) and leave […]
Firemen get standing ovation Thursday
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 line […]