Hilliard Marshall (“Mac”) McLean passed away on Friday, July 15th at the South Okanagan General Hospital, Oliver at the age of 95 years. He was predeceased by his wife Lois, and was the last of his family of origin. Mac is lovingly remembered by his daughter Lynn; his two sons Cyril and Gary (Ingrid); grandson […]
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Wet wasp
Photo submitted by Linda Anderson
Tickets are where??
*** TICKETS *** 1 FOR $10 3 FOR $20 Pick up tickets at BEYOND BLISS or from ~ BARB JOHNSON ~ DORA STELKIA Draw Date is September 15
Funding for local arts groups
At a recent board meeting, the Oliver Community Arts Council awarded Contracted Service Agreements in varying amounts to four local arts groups. Financial aid is granted to successful applicants presenting a public seminar, workshop, performance, exhibit or other event with an arts focus that upholds the mandates of the arts council. As such, these events now […]
Brekkie at the airport
All babies are cute!
Just took a couple of shots of a mother feeding her young and thought you might like to add them to the “News”. We’ve watched the two birds build a nest under the deck right in front of our computer desk and are amazed this past week at how many worms are delivered to the nest […]
Injunctive action
The Regional District Okanagan Similkameen will go to court to clean up two properties north of Oliver. The RDOS will seek an injunction ordering the owners of land near the Park Rill on Island Way Road to restore the area and remove all unauthorized material. Both properties are used to store old cars. Some of […]
Jena’s coming home!
Friends and supporters of Jenavieve Moore have a rare opportunity to hear our very own rising young soprano. You are invited to a fundraiser and reception in Jena’s honour on Sunday, August 14th at 3:00 p.m. at the Oliver Word of Life Centre (on 119th Street off 350th Avenue near the cemetery). Jena will entertain […]