Footprint for Pub, Bistro, liquor store going up at corner next to Tim Horton’s previous view of site (shown below)
Archives for 2011
Last building at Southwinds going up
Chelan – a sister city
Many people in Oliver are aware we are paired with a sister city in Japan: Bandai. But did you know Oliver also has a sister city just south of the border: Chelan, Washington? What makes Chelan and Oliver “sisters”? What similarities in our history, peoples, and culture bring us together? Visit the Oliver Museum until […]
Snow pack is high – some flooding is possible
The government of BC’s river control centre advises: Water Supply Outlook Increases in snow pack levels and the delay in the onset of melt have led to increased flood risk potential in areas of the province. Based on elevated snow pack levels, well above normal spring runoff is expected in the Middle Fraser, Lower Fraser, […]
Sunshine
Hi everybody, all this fabulous sunshine has reminded me to send out the next Sunshine Festival bulletin! I am writing you this message either because you were involved in the initial brainstorming meeting about our exciting July Festival or you have expressed interest in it. Things are moving forward with the July 16th Sunshine Festival & […]
Award for Greg Smith
2011 BCTLA Distinguished Service The BC Teacher-Librarians’ Association is pleased to announce that Greg Smith is the recipient of the 2011 BCTLA Distinguished Service Award. Greg is an incredible, committed Social Studies educator and he is currently the President of the BC Social Studies Teachers’ Association. He is also a long-time […]
Help raise funds for Hospice Society
Mother Nature at work
Pictured area is one of three sites on 87th Street where owners decided to reshape nature. This is the southerly lot on the river across the street from Heritage House. This land is on a flood plain – as groundwater rises – the oxbow is trying to restore itself. ~~ At a public hearing and last […]