Busy airport scenes – grass gets cut and helicopter test its gear. Meetings later today on Airport Strategic Plan.
Archives for 2012
Oasis to continue to serve
New roof, new look, the sign says it all – renovations in progress. It would appear that new owners are preparing the Oasis for a summer opening with a fresh look.
Two Oliver locations for local beer on tap
Dale Hyworon on the right and Sid Ruhland beside him – at the Ye Olde Welcome Inn where Firehall Brewery is on tap. Packed house inside and out at the Inn on Wednesday.
We grow it BIG in Oliver
Picture submitted by Bruce Gartrell Only young asparagus shoots are commonly eaten: once the buds start to open (“ferning out”), the shoots quickly turn woody. Asparagus is low in calories and is very low in sodium. It is a good source of vitamin B6, calcium, magnesium and zinc, and a very good source of dietary […]
The China report with Gordon McKay
I was out and about the city of Jinan China where I currently live and work and I found a foriegn food and beverage market. I was looking through the wine section and I discovered a little taste of home and I thought it might interest you. Inniskillin ice wine is selling for $184.87CAN. and […]
Hurry for last spots in Junior Triathlon
40 spots – almost all signed up – hurry before Saturday’s start.
Small fire – lots of smoke
One fire alarm, two fire trucks/crews and a lot of smoke on Sawmill Rd that could be seen downtown Oliver. Time: 7:45 pm Wednesday. Fireman called to Harfman Ranch on Sawmill Road for a fire outside the house of undetermined origin. Appeared not to be a structure fire. Smoke seen as far away as Kipoola in Osoyoos […]
Liberal MP offers his time in house to debate “grapes” bill
Liberal MP Scott Brison has stepped in to offer his June 6 slot for further debate on Dan Albas’s Bill C-311. The bill could have died but will see the light of day next week. It will be interesting to see who debates it or whether it will get all party support before going to […]