2 units of the Kiwanis Manor had to be evacuated recently when the sewer backed up in the building. Kiwanis spokesman Larry Larson says both residents had to be housed in a local motel. One will be returning to a vacant suite in the same building and the Society is working on the other resident’s […]
Archives for 2012
Oliver’s Core Services Review – “Not all decisions were easy”
The Town of Oliver has released to the media a full report from consultant Dugal Smith who concluded: Oliver is a well run community with low staffing and low expenses in comparison to some other municipalities of a similar size. Council has decided to move forward with 22 of 47 recommendations. 18 other recommendations will […]
Largest grant ever to Heritage Society
Today, Dan Albas, Member of Parliament for Okanagan – Coquihalla, on behalf of the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, announced $44,886 in federal funding for the Oliver Museum under the Harper Government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). Pictured left to right: Albas, Tracy Johnson, Michael Newman, Allan Patton and Ron […]
Abrupt change – principals switch locations
SOSS principal Cate Turner has been transferred to the Similkameen Elementary/Secondary School. She will be replaced January 1st, 2013 by Marcus Toneatto – who is the present principal at SESS in Keremeos. When contacted late today, Mr. Toneatto said he is looking forward to the move. He says Oliver has great staff and SOSS has […]
Diwali – in green and gold at SOSS
Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated at the Oliver’s High School today at noon to a full house of parents, students and school staff. The highlights – dancing and East Indian food later in the Atrium.
Local families helped by funds from Timmy’s Telethon
THE BC LIONS SOCIETY and GLOBAL TV present TIMMY’S CHRISTMAS TELETHON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9TH, 2012 Vancouver, BC – Helping a family with a child in need is as easy as turning on the TV and watching the 25th annual Timmy’s Christmas Telethon. The live telethon which raises funds for the BC Lions Society for […]
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