Roland Therrien November 27, 1924 – May 6, 2012 On Sunday May 6, 2012, long-time Oliver resident, Mr. Roland Rosario Therrien passed away peacefully at the South Okanagan General Hospital at the age of 87 years. He will be fondly remembered by his loving family including; his brother Aime of Coquitlam; daughters-in-law Lynn […]
Archives for May 2012
Where is it?
Creeks running well
Despite some provincial warnings – all waterways look good and no flooding is evident in the South Okanagan. This picture Sunday at MacIntrye Creek near Gallagher Lake.
Ambulance personnel to get the word out
BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) paramedics under the direction of local Unit Chief Joy Peterson are working with the Town of Oliver to help deliver emergency information to at-risk residents whose home addresses have changed following a new civic address change initiative. BCAS paramedics will begin canvassing hundreds of homes and apartments on May 14, 2012 […]
4 – 3 – Go Vees Go – National Champs
VEES RBC CUP CHAMPIONS HUMBOLDT, SK The Penticton Vees won their first RBC Cup in twenty-six years on Sunday in a 4-3 win over the Woodstock Slammers. The franchise’s last national championship came in 1986, when they won the then Centennial Cup under the Knights moniker. The Vees built a two goal first period lead, […]
15 days to go – May 28th – time to fill the gym
Tuc-el-dip Swim get cool reception
ODN’s 1st annual Tuc-el-dip Swim got a cool reception with one boater, one swimmer and a number of viewers out for a stroll near Rotary Beach. We could not catch the one dipper on camera as it was wet, cold and damp . We can always try next year – maybe – breakfast sausage on […]
Looking west
Oliver postcard – 1940’s – appears to have been taken from a high point on present Bellvue – shooting across bog to the railway near highway.