South Okanagan Toastmasters hosted the annual Area International Speech Contest Tuesday night! There were 3 competitors from the South Okanagan, competing in the International Speech Contest. This contests goes all the way to International Best Speaker – Toastmasters International Conference this year will be held in Orlando Florida where people from all over the world […]
Archives for April 2012
10 K race in Oliver April 15
Oliver Wine Capital of Canada 10K is being held on Sunday, April 15 at 10:00am. Registration is on-line ( www.pentictonpounders.com ) or on the day of the race. Race numbers are picked up at the Community Centre Hall. Submitted by race coordinator Tracy Harrington Sponsored in part by ODN customers like Oliver Parks and Recreation, Canadian […]
At the Owl – two great art shows
Coming up
Desert Valley Hospice Society news
Saturday April 14th Rotary Gala Dinner and Auction Oliver Community Centre Once again, the Oliver Rotary Club has generously offered to partner with us as they host this event. Part of the proceeds will be donated to our Society in support of the valuable work we do. Please plan to attend this special evening […]
Skaha swim by Lance Soare
Royal Canadian Legion – news and events
Monday, April 9th has been set aside as a day to remember Canadian Soldiers that fought at Vimy Ridge in France. The Legion’s flag with be flying at half mast that day. Saturday, April 14th is the Legion’s Flea Market, upstairs hall, starting at 8 a.m. Gently used items can be delivered to the Legion on […]
A series on Oliver pilots and their planes
Mike Beaulieu Local area resident, Vice President of the South Okanagan Flying Club based at the Oliver airport. President of Calgary Pilot Supply Ltd., an aviation supply company based in Alberta I founded in 1993. Prior to that I was a flight instructor in Calgary, Bush Pilot (Northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba) and later on a Captain for […]