It is with profound sadness that our family has lost an incredible husband, father and grandfather.  Terence Arthur Smith passed away at Mariposa Gardens Care Centre in Osoyoos, BC. on Saturday, August 13, 2011.  Terry is survived by his wife Barbara, son James (Mary), daughters Susan, Sam (Gunnar), Cindy (Brent), stepsons, Dan and Larry Corfe, […]

The Town of Oliver is being sued by the owners of the former Mesa Hotel (Oliver Hotel) in BC Supreme Court. A writ was filed August 2 in Kelowna (File 92179) stating that owners Don Kazakoff, Lisa Chalmers, LVC Enterprises Ltd dba Mesa Hotel seek damages from the Town of Oliver as a result of […]

About 30 people showed for a meeting last Tuesday to discuss the Golden Mile Trail on the west side of the valley south of Fairview. Proponents of walking in nature presented their arguments to Regional District Director Allan Patton. Patton says representative of the owners did not show up until after the meeting and he is […]

Oliver Ambassador Program – 2011 Tonight – Presentation and Speeches 7pm Oliver Alliance Church CROWNING NIGHT Saturday August 20th, 2011 Time 19:00 – 21:30 Oliver Alliance Church Event starts 7:00pm Tickets are $20.00 Family package $10.00 adult $5.00 Student under 5 yrs old are free

Man in Distress Rescued by Transport Canada & RCMP Boat Patrols on Osoyoos Lake.   On August 12th, 2011, Transport Canada and the Oliver/Osoyoos RCMP were conducting checks of pleasure craft on Osoyoos Lake when one of the Boating Safety Officers aboard, noticed a toy dinghy well off shore of a public swimming area flipped over […]

Lillian Elvira Kwitkoski (Billesberger), born September 3, 1925 went peacefully to the Lord at age 85 on August 11, 2011 while in the loving care of her family at her daughter Lori’s home. Lillian was predeceased in February 2011, by her husband of almost 58 years, Nick. She was also predeceased by her parents, brothers […]