OLIVER–The BC New Democrat candidate in Boundary-Similkameen is showing her motivation and determination by running for office – literally. Marji Basso, a two term Town Councillor for Oliver will be running a four-day 160km marathon across her constituency as a way to raise awareness of the diversity in her constituency, and to meet the […]
Archives for 2012
Party time – on the beach
Friday April 20th The Oyster Beach Brew Party presented by the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce Admission covers entertainment, beer mug, two oysters, sausage OR beer sample. Join us under the tent for a beach party featuring live entertainment with Dianne Ball, and special guest oyster farmer Rob Tryon from Effingham oysters. “It’s time to […]
View to the south – 1930’s
Try to determine what the criss-cross structure is at bottom right. Both Rocky and I cannot figure this one out.
Not to be seen again
Celebration held at old SOSS Gym prior to fire.
Eleanor Evans passes
Eleanor Evans November 18, 1923 – April 11, 2012 On Wednesday April 11, 2012, Mrs. Eleanor Ann Evans of Oliver passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a battle with cancer at the age of 88 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband George Evans; her sister Margaret Michalik, her brother Lesley […]
RIP Wilford Hidlebaugh
Wilford Hidlebaugh December 15, 1916 – April 13, 2012 Wilf was the third son of three brothers and two younger sisters born to Jay and Rachael Hidlebaugh in Redvers, Saskatchewan. He quietly passed away in Oliver hospital. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 69 years, son Murray (Jeanette), of Saskatoon, daughters […]
Hike for Hospice coming soon
Band shell location set for maximum crowd participation
Parks Manager Bob Grant shows exactly where the new Kiwanis Band Shell will sit in the park. Earlier story: The Oliver Kiwanis Club has been given the go ahead to build a Band-shell at the Community Park. Larry Larson made a presentation Monday at the Society’s regular board meeting saying the club is willing to […]