FOUR CANDIDATES VYING FOR THE BC LIBERAL NOMINATION IN PENTICTON – RESULTS SHOULD BE KNOWN BY 4PM SATURDAY BC Liberal Party has announced the official slate of candidates seeking the nomination in Penticton. The candidates include the Mayor of Summerland Janice Perrino, the past president of the BC School Trustees Association Connie Denesiuk, the Mayor […]
Archives for October 2012
KVR trail re-opens with government grant helping
PENTICTON — The Government of B.C. joined the City of Penticton today to officially reopen a segment of the Kettle Valley Rail Trail that underwent upgrades to increase the accessibility of the trail system. “This upgrade is a perfect example of the kind of project the Province is supporting through the $30-million Community Recreation Program,” […]
Weldon Steel Trophy – Zone 2 playdowns
Oliver team comes up on top for Weldon Steel cup Winning team shown above left to right Dwayne Shewchuk, Keith Johnson, Guy Deschately, and Al Carson Tournament Details: Nk’Mip Desert Canyon played Twin Lakes, Osoyoos and Princeton, winning the first round (9 1/2 – 2 1/2) (8-4 ) (6-6) respectively. The results of the first […]
Oliver Student Awarded for IPF Legacy
Kayla Selsing, native to Oliver, is one of five recipients of the 2012 InterMune IPF Legacy Program, a scholarship awarded to family members of individuals living with idiopathic-pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who are carrying on a loved ones legacy. IPF is a rare, progressive and life-limiting lung disease that can have a large financial effect on […]
This morning – blue and grey – stormy – windy – but sunshine breaks through
Fire not going anywhere
Could have been lightning on one tree southwest of the Robert Stelkia stables. Flames could be seen in this picture as late as ten o’lock. Smoke evident since daybreak. Access to the area is limited – fire is being monitored. Location: East of Oliver – 2 miles up McKinney Rd. – south of roadway on flats. Oliver […]
Fund raiser for OES – this Sunday – need tickets?
Tickets are $8 for adults $5 for children. Family passes $25 admits up to 5. Prices at the door will go up to $12 for adults and $8 for kids. Tickets on sale at OES school, Beyond Bliss and the Community Centre! Stage Fright 7pm Sunday October 21 at the Oliver Community Hall




