The Oliver Grandmothers for Africa are participating in the “STRIDE TO TURN THE TIDE” ANNUAL WALK on Saturday, June 16th to raise awareness of the prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Africa. Meet at the Oliver Library at 10:00 a.m. Everyone Welcome!
Archives for June 2012
Notice – Free Events
Father’s Day weekend coming up. Clubs and organizations post your events for FREE on ODN The ‘Outback Sprint’ will be organizing for the Sunday event The Quail’s Nest Art Centre is having a large Garage Sale in “Big Blue” Saturday. Close by the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will have a Car Trunk Sale. See the […]
Starting to beam with pride
High security at the pool
Parks Society has spent about $4500 on protecting the valuables and making sure that intruders can be identified. High resolution cameras now can see a lot says Manager Bob Grant.
Did you know?
Triangle Park in Oliver has a display of cacti – you will find it on the southwest corner near the highway. “Like their spines, cactus flowers are variable. Typically the ovary is surrounded by material derived from stem or receptacle tissue, forming a structure called a pericarpel. Tissue derived from the petals and sepals continues […]
Rich Coleman – further liquor reform needed
OPINION-EDITORIAL Province supports further liquor reform By Rich Coleman VICTORIA – With Bill C-311 currently before the Senate, I want to reassure British Columbians our government is committed to opening domestic markets for B.C. wines. This week, our senior liquor officials attended meetings in Quebec with their provincial counterparts where the direct shipment […]
Chair of Okanagan Regional Library Board dies
A popular Shuswap area politician has passed away after a short illness. Ted Bacigalupo, Area ‘C’ Director – Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) died on the Wednesday evening. He was first elected in 1999 to represent the region around Sorrento and north of Salmon Arm. Bacigalupo represented a rural area but was respected widely in the […]
Hurry – its free
Coming to the Quail Garage Sale on Saturday? Have a look at some items we’re giving away: softwood lumber, wood pallets, rain barrels, shelving, and other bits and pieces that might appeal to a handy gal or guy. Perfect for outdoor projects and shelving. Lumber comes in various sizes and lengths (2x12x20, 2×10, 2×8, etc) […]