Photo by Ernie Race about 11 am Friday One person hurt injuries not life threatening.
Archives for 2012
Fascination at the Oliver Library
Magician Leif David amazes the Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Club by transforming a chewed wad of white paper into a seemingly endless coloured chain. That was incredible! Nearly a hundred kids attended the hour long act. Thursday evening at the ORL. Thanks to Val Friesen for the wonderful photographs
Distillery at Gallagher Lake given green light by RDOS
The property is north of the Welcome Inn on the same business road next to the creek. Owners of the property are Grant Stevely and Raymond Cyr who seek a rezoning from CT4 (Tourist Commercial) to General Commercial (Site Specific). Building plans include a structure of 510 sq. metres – 30% distillery and 70% retail […]
Two dark lagoons
First person to guess location wins a bottle of wine. Which reminds me to find out that the person who won the last contest and I owe them a bottle of white wine. – Prize must be picked up at a Main Street location in Oliver. Found it – last winner was Sam Zee for […]
Ken Forbes passes
Ken Forbes December 2, 1923 – July 8, 2012 Kenneth Gordon Forbes passed away peacefully on July 8, 2012 surrounded by family. Ken is survived by daughters Bonnie Shamber and Shelley (Bryan) Judd; grandchildren Holly (Kingsley) Knust, Allison (Brent) Smythe, Scott (Felesha) Shamber, Adam (Kirsty) Judd, Jeremy (Brette) Judd, Dana Judd, Ryan (Claire) Seidler, […]
RDOS Highlights
CONDITIONS ON WHITE LAKE ROAD The Chairman of the Regional District Dan Ashton advised the Board of public concerns regarding the size of the aggregate used on the recently resurfaced portion of the White Lake Road. As this roadway is used for Granfondo bike course, and is a well-travelled vehicle route, concerns over public safety […]
Yellow light given at RDOS Board
8929 17 Road—Electoral Area ‘C’ – Development Variance permit Application to increase allowed lot coverage for construction of an aquaculture facility. Approved 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 […]
Mixture, especially of unrelated objects, subjects – potpourri Thursday night
1. Full parking lot for Music in the Park at historic CPR building 2. Ron Ethier shows off his novel BBQ on Highway 97 south 3. Lion’s Park entertainment – lots of people in town, walking around town Hey if you have great pictures people, animals and newsy items send to oliverdailynews@gmail.com