ELECTORAL AREA ‘C’ ADDRESS CHANGES (Oliver Rural) – It is time to change to your house numbers. If you do not know your new number, please check the mapping service on the RDOS Web site at www.rdos.bc.ca or con- tact (250) 490-4201. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SANITARY LANDFILL OPERATIONS AT OLIVER, OKANAGAN FALLS AND PENTICTON […]
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Tonight – support a good cause
A public service announcement by Oliver Daily News
An invite from the Shriners in Oliver
You are invited to an open house in celebration of Shriners Awareness week – Sunday, June 10th at the Oliver Masonic Lodge, 6159 Kootenay St. Oliver. Starting at 2:00 pm. Please join us for tea, coffee and snacks and viewing of a presentation of Shrine International Hospitals and how Shriners assist children and families to […]
EXTINGUISH YOUR THIRST with THE BEER OF WINE COUNTRY!
Beer and music – a pair as old as civilization. Although some would argue that it is more than just a coincidence that beer, music and civilization are roughly the same age, it is safe to say that the local brewery was always been one of the main hubs of a community, where the townsfolk […]
What lake is this?
Thanks to Anne, Audrey and Nikki for the photographs. Below a team of three moose frolic in the same neck of the woods. The word “moose” came to us from Algonquian Indians. Consequently its plural, instead of being “mooses” or “meese”, is the same as the singular.
Don’t be the last in the line
Magician To Bring Thrilling “Multi-Media” Magical Review Show comes To Oliver! Canada’s outstanding illusionist, JOHN KAPLAN, is bringing his acclaimed “AbracaDAZZLE!” show to Oliver on Monday, May 28th presented by Tuc-el-Nuit Elementary PAC. “AbracaDAZZLE!” dazzles the senses with amazing illusions and spectacular special effects, brought to life with electrifying music and dance in an entertainment […]
Combatting invasive plants – funds granted
Two local organizations in Okanagan-Similkameen are benefiting from funding provided by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNRO) to help regional districts and local organizations combat invasive plants. They are: · Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen ($15,000) · South Okanagan Similkameen Invasive Plant Society ($66,300) Why this matters: · Invasive plants are not […]
Mirror mirror on the lake
by Ernie Race – Mirrow Man