Tom Roe at right working on the wood frames needed prior to pouring the concrete flume – the start of the “great ditch” project circa 1920 Author Katie Lacey Names and places well-known on Main Street in those days were Dr. G. W. Kearney, Frank Elliot’s Restaurant, Billy Raincock’s butcher shop, Mrs. Hill’s Cafe; Lawrence […]
Archives for 2012
Final week – time to move it out
Think different – Think smart
Music in the Park – summer lineup
MUSIC IN THE PARK Summer is here and it’s time to come to the Park and enjoy the music sponsored by the Oliver Community Arts Council. Music In The Park has been well-attended for many years. The east side of the old CPR Station (Oliver Visitor Centre) facing the river has proven to be a […]
More deer news
Orphaned deer Late May and June is the time of year that the Conservation Officer Service receives numerous calls from concerned citizens that they have found an “orphaned deer” and want to know what to do with it. The answer is simple. Take it back to where you found it and leave it alone! Almost […]
Bird on a brush by Ernie Race
When the sun comes up
GOLF MARATHON AT FAIRVIEW MOUNTAIN RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH FOR A.L.S. (LOU GEHRIG’S DISEASE) While most people continued sleeping on Weds, June 20th, golf professionals Patrick Martin (left above) and Paul Welsman along with player assistants Shirley Postnikoff and John Chapman were waking shortly after 3 a.m. to begin a very important day. This […]
Chair’s Report – School District #53
Board of Education Report, June 2012 Submitted by Marieze Tarr, Chairperson Board of Education, SD53 Joan Chambers, the Okanagan-Similkameen Literacy Outreach Coordinator presented the District Literacy Plan to the Board of Education at our Regular June Meeting. She heads a task group made up of representatives from Interior Health, Okanagan College, SD53, SD67, Ministry of […]