More than 50 students in Oliver will receive a nice surprise in time for the new school year – a backpack filled with basic school supplies they likely would not have been able to afford otherwise. Earlier this summer, TELUS Community Ambassadors in the Okanagan gave 55 school bags filled with supplies to elementary, middle […]

Robert Wood has his paintings on display at Rustico Winery and is teaching his techniques at a special session for two days in Oliver. A number of seats are left open by a cancellation so contact the Oliver Sagebrushers. Here Wood holds one of his recent works at the Quail’s Nest Art Centre on 95th […]

Sophie (Miller) Johnston – (1918 – 2011) – It is with heavy hearts that we the family announce the passing of Sophie (Miller) Johnston, 93 years, of Oliver on the 28th day of August, 2011 at McKinney Place. Born in Etonia, Saskatchewan she was the daughter of the late Rudolf and Dorothy Miller. She is […]

I don’t think it is appropriate for me to comment on the relative merits of the two staff members of the Oliver and District Heritage Society. It may, however, reassure Mr. McLennan to know that both staff members were served notice. The archivist position will also terminate but only after the board has an opportunity […]