This flower and its siblings were found this morning in one sector of Oliver. I will call it Elaine’s area for those in the know. Note above says it all – send in pictures to jackbennest@gmail.com or oliverdailynews@gmail.com Have a good weekend – see you early Monday. Have a great Canada Day.
Archives for June 2012
Fish Farm?
Link See link above for full details. Gary and Lorna Klassen of Osoyoos requesting that RDOS vary the allowable parcel coverage from 3 to 6% and this has been recommended by staff. The Klassens state they wish to use the land near the river at 8929 Road 17 for a fish rearing facility which is an allowable […]
Further info for question asked
Who is this? Even better what is he doing driving around town on a tractor?
Hampson’s Hornet….er wasp
This wasp was rotating something (dead insect?) using its front legs and mandibles then placed it in one of the cells; food for thought, or eggs when hatched? Photo supplied by Pat Hampson The problem with elucidating the difference between wasps and hornets is that, at least according to most definitions of wasps, all hornets […]
Oliver – a week of events
“Lobo Blanco” – Back Alley concert- Saturday June 30 Canada Day Breakfast – Sunday July 1 Community Hall 8:30 am “KV Brakemen” – Music in the Park – Thursday July 5 CPR Station “Trama” concert at Hester Creek – Friday July 6 Friends of the Oliver Library Book Sale – Saturday July 7
A whole lot of fun
It’s yodelling. It’s swing. It’s country. It’s jazz. It’s a whole lot of fun, is what it is! The South Okanagan Concert Society is please to announce what president Jan Marcotte calls “an exciting experiment”. After a little trouble booking their fourth concert of the 2012 – 12 concert season, the society has hired a […]
Arts council distributes cash awards
The Oliver Community Arts Council Board adjudicated seven applications for Contracted Service Agreements (CSAs) at its June 20th Board meeting. CSAs are fee-for-service contracts which enable a registered charity like the arts council to disburse funds to programmes, events, and projects that are in accord with its constitutional ,mandate. The contract empowers the recipient of […]
Are you casting a shadow?
All artists are invited to submit a Call for Entry form to enter the 2012 Fall Art Show and Sale. Don’t delay! The deadline is Friday September 7. The theme is “Casting Shadows“, and is open to literal or figurative interpretation. Having a specific theme each year encourages new works, allows for more creativity and […]