An air cadet glider crashed in Oliver – south of the airport into the Paula Tavares-Martins orchard at 9347 Road #1 Sunday morning. The female pilot, a Penticton teenager was shaken up but not injured. It was to have been her first runway landing. Air cadet officials are investigating and the glider will need to […]
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Oliver Wine Capital of Canada 10K is being held on Sunday, April 15 at 10:00am. Registration is on-line ( www.pentictonpounders.com ) or on the day of the race. Race numbers are picked up at the Community Centre Hall. Submitted by race coordinator Tracy Harrington Sponsored in part by ODN customers like Oliver Parks and Recreation, […]
Wild women – wild horses on the wall
This two artist show at the Burrowing Owl Saturday drew a crowd with the avant garde showing of 3D art from Shannon Ford and a unique style of showing life as it passes by Leza Macdonald. Both artists live and paint in Oliver. The show continues for two weeks.
Great turnout at the Owl for art
Linda Blaschuk poses with her artwork at the Owl Saturday. Linda acted as hostess at the showing wearing a beautiful top designed by Stephanie Salsnek with John’s art used on the material. Below – the fine artwork of Sally Franks The show continues for two weeks.
Profile – Vic Seder
Name: Victor Seder What town or area do you live in? Retired to Oliver January 2011 What’s your past or present occupation? Owner of Hytek Mechanical (a Mechanical contracting company) based in Delta B.C. A bit of history about yourself, past occupations, hobbies, interests, volunteering you’ve done and so on. President of the South Okanagan Flying Club, volunteer with CASARA […]
The venting index situation
Every morning, as a firefighter, we get a radio check to make sure our pagers and radios are still in contact with those at dispatch, during this radio check when the dispatchers are calling us they let us know whether or not burning is allowed via a Venting Index. This index is not just for […]
Did you make it to the Legion market day?
SOSS Oliver re-build funds approved
1. SOSS smoke stack to be removed 2. Nearly $20 million dollars approved Thursday ( total amount for what has been completed and still standing, portions that were destroyed in the fire and the new construction will amount to $50 million ) 3. Auditorium re build not included in this funding approval 4. Foundation should be […]