Photo: Oliver Daily News It was a Father’s Day Laura Egeland and her fiance Joe Police will never forget – for all the wrong reasons. The two were riding on his motorcycle along Highway 97 south of Oliver last June 17th when they were involved in a horrific crash. They were heading home to Kelowna at the […]
Archives for March 2013
Managing the eco system – smoke attracts attention
Prescribed burning used as ecosystem management tool •Fire is a normal, natural process in many of British Columbia’s ecosystems. Many species of plants, birds, insects and other animals depend on fire for its regenerative properties. •Fire helps control insects and the spread of disease in forests. It also contributes to forest succession, as younger trees […]
Time to get out of the house – spring is here
Photo by Brian Fry
Showing of paintings at Vagina Monologues performance
Local Artists participating in Award-Winning Play ”The Vagina Monologues” As part of the award winning play “The Vagina Monologues” coming up on April 6, a group of local artists will show their paintings the day of the performance. The support from the Quail’s Nest artists has been very enthusiastic and the Art Show will include […]
Early life of Oliver resident – topic of new book
I am doing a Book Reading at the Oliver Library on Thursday April 4, at 11:30am I will have copies of my book, Marjorie Too Afraid To Cry: A Home Child Experience, to sign and sell. My mother Marjorie, who lives in Oliver, will be accompanying me. Marjorie spent 5 years at the Prince of Wales […]
